Once a year, go from Bavaria to Italy, via the E5. My Meindl get every year a cure with the Sportwax (is rubbed into 5 levels) - of course, it reduces the breathability at the beginning considerably, but the shoes are perfectly protected against wetness. Even a two-day march have (by sleet to the 0 ° and about 2000hm) by continuous rain protection can not harm. Leggings can save so confidently. The shoes are now for 5 years in operation, 2. pair soles on it, but thanks to the wax is still soft and particularly the typical breaking points are still in good condition. Is his money and definitely worth so far the best impregnation (and I've already tried some).