Nick Brown Speaks On The Forum

Nick Brown, the founder of Nikwax and the man who invented the original leather-proofing compound in his kitchen some 31 years ago has taken time out from his busy schedule to explain the reasons behind the new Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather on the OM forum.


We told you about the new Nikwax last week, but for the full horse's mouth low-down on why and how the old cans of paste are being replaced with tubes of cream-based Nikwax, you can simply ask Nick directly. He's there, he says, because he still has an emotional attachment to the old cans of wax and realises others might feel the same way.

The new Nikwax is VOC and solvent free, water based and highly concentrated. And just as importantly, Brown says the results are excellent:

'The performance in terms of reducing water absorption, and giving durable water-repellency, WHILST conserving breathability, is unmatched by any other smooth leather products we have tested. I have been using it on my boots for a while now, and I am really pleased with it.'

Lots more about it and the reasons and testing behind the new formula on this OM forum thread.