Mike K.
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SnoSeal is another commonly used waterproofing for leather, and it is also a beeswax formulation. They too claim that it will not clog the pores of leather.
My thought is that any material (goretex, leather, canvas, etc.) strikes a balance been breathable/porosity and waterproof. The more waterproofing you add, the more you clog the pores (or fabric weave), and the less breathable it becomes. Conversely, the more porous the material, the less waterproof.
As long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions, you should be okay with just about any leather conditioner out there (they are all lipids). The mistake people make is overdoing it. A little periodic conditioning is good. A very heavy application of anything will adversely affect the leather.
My thought is that any material (goretex, leather, canvas, etc.) strikes a balance been breathable/porosity and waterproof. The more waterproofing you add, the more you clog the pores (or fabric weave), and the less breathable it becomes. Conversely, the more porous the material, the less waterproof.
As long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions, you should be okay with just about any leather conditioner out there (they are all lipids). The mistake people make is overdoing it. A little periodic conditioning is good. A very heavy application of anything will adversely affect the leather.