TarragoNano Shoe Protector Spray | 6.5oz | Waterproof & Stain Repellent for Sneakers, Suede, Canvas, Leather, Fabric, Nylon, Hiking, Boots

I bought this after researching several waterproofing sprays for suede shoes. I've used another highly rated brand, but this "looked" like it might work even better. I will say that the spray nozzle did have some manufacturing issues and was leaking from the base, but I washed what ran down my hand right afterward and all was well. I sprayed two pair of shoes, one full suede pair of Merrell slides, and the other was a mid-calf winter boot with suede and a wool-type fabric and some faux fur around the top (I didn't spray the faux fur other than some possible overspray). I hit both pairs with two coats from about a foot away and each coat was about 10 minutes apart. I waited about 15 minutes then carefully brought them into the house to dry (YES, apply this outdoors away from anything you don't want waterproofed). The spray did not affect the color of either pair of shoes. The next morning I did the "run the shoes under the faucet test" I'd seen in one of the videos. My husband looked horrified at first, but the product did exactly what was shown on the video, the water literally repelled off the shoe and ran off both pairs. My husband's fear was replaced with a look of complete awe, like he'd just witnessed a magic trick. The suede shoes were his new Merrell slides, he can be rough on his shoes so I felt protecting them properly up-front might give them a bit more life than they'd have otherwise. My boots are now waterproof too so I can wear them to clear snow when he's at work. Really happy with the performance of the product. If it holds up and does what it says, I will buy more to treat additional winter and camping shoes.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Put it on all my shoes and hats.

I had picked this item because I was told that the shoe store that this is a good product to waterproof your suede shoes. The shoe store would not deliver so I purchase thru Amazon. It is very easy to use just spray on the suede area.

I use this for all my shoes and hats. It seems to be the best for water and stain protection. When applying the stuff, it does leave a clear liquid mist all over the item you are treating, but it will become invisible after a while. That said, it will change the texture and feel of the material sprayed, especially soft materials like wool, felt, velvet, and suede materials. The material will become slightly scratchy or crispy to the touch. You may want to soft brush the items after the stuff dries. One thing that I have noticed with my all my gentlemen's hats (wool and felts) is that if the hat scuffs up against something scratchy like a rough wall or something, it will leave behind white marks on the hat, like when you run your nails across your dry skin. The darker the material the more obvious it is. Spraying the area with a water bottle or using a soft brush often fixes the problem, but still kind of an inconvenience. Another downside of this product is that the spray can drips badly at the spray button, which can be the kiss of death with certain wool and suede like materials. Every can I have purchased has leaked badly. Prolonged spraying makes the problem worse. It is better to spray intermittently to minimize the problem. Make sure you never place the can over the item you are spraying so drips don't fall onto the item you are spraying. The overall effect of this stuff is good at protecting and preserving your shoes and hats, but not without some minor inconveniences.

This is my third can and I appreciate the long lasting protection and the fact that it has never discolored any shoes I’ve sprayed, even suede. The downside is that sometimes the spray leaks on your hand (other reviewers have also mentioned this) so I like to wear gloves and a mask when I spray. I have only ever used this on shoes so I have no experience about how it waterproofs active gear or handbags.

This stuff is amazing. My cobbler recommended it and now it’s the only thing I use. Before I wear any new pair of shoes- I treat them with this spray. It saves my shoes from all kinds of weather and makes them easier to clean if they get dirty.

I purchased new boots and wanted to make them waterproof. I watched dozens of youtube comparisions and purchased this as it was recommend by several. The can felt about 1/2 full but it was hard to tell so figured it wasn't anything to worry about. As I started to spray my boots, all went well until all of a sudden "globs" came out not a fine mist. These globs made big marks on my new boots. I immediately tried to get the excess out of my boots before the spray set and left a mark. It has faded now but I can see it, no one else will probably notice. I haven't worn my boots outside yet so can't speak to the "rainproofing" but I was certainly unhappy with the globs of spray coming out of the can. I cleaned the nossle and tried again, same result. Worked fine and then all of a sudden the mist would go away and big spots would show up on the boots. Hopefully the waterproofing works!!

Tarrago Nano water repellent is my “go to” for all of our family’s shoe protector and anything needing water repellent. I’ve read other reviews stating it changed the color of dark or black cloth with a whitish powder, not so for me!I sprayed all of my black and grey seats in my 2023 CRV and the color did not change AT ALL. Now I’m not worried about coffee spilling or harsh winter snow and rain, ( I live in the Northeast). Great product, but like other reviews state, spray it outside because of initial fumes.