Sno-Seal Vs Obenauf's: Which One Do You Use?

[Pavanisreddy]

Hi guys,

I just bought 2 pairs of boots: 1 pair of LL Bean Katahdin Engineer Boots (used for beat ups/hiking/muddy days), and 1 pair of Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots in brown (slightly nicer, dress casual option).

My polarizing question: Should I use Sno Seal, or should I use Obenauf's?

 

[Torn]

Both are beeswax based, so they probably don't differ all that much in composition or performance.

Personally, I prefer Obenauf's, but only because it seems to apply easier and I like the smell.

 

[erdawe]

SnoSeal used to be a light brownish-yellow and thicker formula. Since the last few years they've cheapened the formula and it appears to contain less beeswax. The most recent jar I received a year and half ago was white and did rub into the leather slightly easier. However, when you melt sno-seal the slightly ease doesn't matter.

My point is that this new formulation of Sno Seal seems cheap and no long resembles beeswax due to thinness and loss of honey color.

Obenauf's is actually much nicer than the new Sno Seal and even nicer than the old formula Sno Seal. I can definitely tell beeswax is its base.

 

[poly800rock]

montana pitch blend is super good too. like it better as it's not a thick.