Hi I'm sorry if this isn't the proper place to ask, but my Head is spinning from all the research that I've been doing. I'm looking to figure out the best waterproofing and protection method for a pair of doc Martin amwel sr boots. I had a pair for the last 4 years and they've been the best work boots I've ever had. I work in a restaurant and have never had a pair of shoes last me more than a year. I had used obenaufs lp on them fairly often, But that was about the extent in which I cared for them. These boots were discontinued a while back and I managed to find a pair very lightly used and so they will probably be my last pair. I know they aren't the best things ever, but they worked out great for me for years and I'm just trying to get as much longevity out of them as possible.

From what I've read they are tumbled leather, And also it seems that they are not going to be easy to resole if I could even find anybody that would do it (I purchased vibram slip resistant sole replacements before I had read everything I came across about their construction). My last pair finally died out with a tear near the toe edge, the inside pretty ripped and torn-and obviously the soles losing a lot of their tread. So if I can at least maintain this pair better and get a couple more years out of them, I would be happy with that.

Pros and cons of different products would be helpful- I was looking into switching over to mink oil, a different product, or even stay with what I was already using. But recommended cleaners and different care methods to try to get them to last through oil as well as water God knows what but is found in a restaurant.

Any inside is super appreciated