How to Waterproof Your Shoes

• THIS WORKS ONLY FOR CANVAS SHOES
• MAKE SURE SHOES ARE CLEAN BEFORE APPLICATION
  • If there is dirt present the wax will not adhere to the fabric of the shoe properly
  • Cleaning shoes after application is extremely difficult
• MAKE SURE THE LACES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE SHOE
• SOME ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES ARE NECESSARY

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

1. Taper Candles
   • 10 in. white candle stick
2. ANY Canvas Shoe w/o laces
   • Converse, Vans, Keds, etc.
3. Hair Dryer w/ high heat setting
4. Paper Towels
5. Old towel OR newspaper

Step 2: Prep Work Area

• Place an old towel or newspaper down to prevent any messes throughout this process.

Step 3: Check the Shoe(s)

• Make sure that the shoe is dry, clean, and the laces are removed.

Step 4: Prep the Shoe(s)

• Tightly pack paper towels into the shoe for support.

Step 5: Remove Plastic From Candle

• Remove the plastic from the candle before applying to the shoe

Step 6: Apply Wax to Shoe(s) WITH FORCE

• “Color” the shoe with the candle stick
• Apply forcefully

Step 7: Apply Until a White/Waxy Coat Appears

• If there are still dark spots on the shoe then reapply the wax harder to those areas.
• Make sure the ENTIRE shoe has a thick layer of wax.

Step 8: Set Hair Dryer to High Heat

• If the hair dryer is on low heat then the wax will take longer to soak into the fabric.

Step 9: Apply Heat to the Shoe(s)

• Wave the hair dryer back and forth along the entire shoe slowly.

Step 10: Apply Heat Until the Wax Disappears

• If the wax appearance is still on the surface of the shoe, you haven't applied enough heat.

Step 11: Let Shoe(s) Cool Off

• Let the shoe cool off for 1-2 minutes before performing the next step

Step 12: Test Your Results!

• Slowly pour water on the shoe to test if the shoe is waterproof or not!

Step 13: Repeat IF NECESSARY

• If the shoe is not waterproof, allow the shoe to dry.
  • Air-dry
  • Apply Heat with hair dryer
• Repeat steps 2-9.