r/parkhurstboots

Hi Folks! I’m new here, relatively. I have two pairs of Parkhurst boots on their way to me, which I am very excited about! One of which is the Richmond in Moss Rambler. I don’t have much experience with rambler leather, specifically. Other than a pair of Alden Indy shoes in Waxy Commander, which isn’t exactly the same, as I understand it.

I have something of a silly question: could the boots be stripped of their wax (with something like a suede shampoo? Saddle soap?), then be brushed, and one would be left with a suede-like texture, free of the wax build up? Then one could condition and apply waterproof suede spray like what Saphir offers?

Thanks for any info or input you might have!

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I recently got this pair of Richmonds in Apollo Waxy Commander and I am wondering if anyone actively hikes in theirs.

I am heading to Colorado for a wedding weekend and plan to squeeze in an easy to moderate mountain hike with my son. We are looking at 4 to 6 miles at the absolute most.

I am trying to pack light. I have a pair of Danner Mountain 600s that I could bring, but I am wondering if I would regret leaving them behind and just using the Parkhursts since I will already have them with me.

The photo attached is from when I got caught in a downpour. The leather performed admirably. My main question is whether the sole and overall build will be comfortable enough for a few miles on a trail.

Would love to hear your experiences.

r/parkhurstboots

Question about Moss Rambler

Hiking in Parkhursts? (Richmonds in Apollo Waxy Commander)