Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel

If you need to clean and restore your waterproof footwear, this is the ideal product.
This specialty cleaner is designed to revitalize water repellency and breathability of all waterproof footwear. It is easy to apply by hand, non-flammable and PFAS-free.

About this item

• Brush-on cleaner for all waterproof footwear.

• Cleans effectively, restores water repellency, and revives breathability.

• Improves footwear performance, keeping feet warmer and drier.

• Recommended for Gore-Tex®, eVent®, and all other waterproof footwear.

Why breathability depends upon water repellency

Breathable waterproof footwear is most likely to get wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. 

The Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of your footwear must be maintained to ensure comfort. Through use, the outer surface of footwear will pick up dirt and contaminants, which attract water and mask the effect of any DWR coating. Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel removes contaminants and revitalizes DWR.

Why waterproof footwear needs to be breathable

When you’re active, socks draw moisture away from your feet. But if your footwear absorbs water and ‘wets out,’ breathability is reduced and moisture vapor cannot escape. This leaves feet clammy and wet.

Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel revitalizes DWR, preventing water absorption, maintaining breathability, and keeping your feet dry and comfortable.

Who this is for

Anyone active outdoors in damp or wet conditions will benefit from breathable waterproof footwear. Whether you’re a mountaineer, dog walker, farmer, or surveyor—you need footwear that performs.

How to use

• Rinse footwear with clean water to remove loose dirt.

• Apply Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™ generously over the wet surface using the built-in sponge applicator.

• Gently scrub to remove stubborn dirt and contaminants.

• Rinse well with clean water.

• Allow footwear to dry naturally at room temperature.

• For best results, re-apply a waterproofing treatment once the footwear is clean and damp.