La Sportiva Typhoon GTX Hiking Boot - Men's - 2008 BCS

I've only taken these boots on one good length hike (7 miles) thus far. The Gore-Tex protected well against the High Uinta snow in October. I loved how well these boots gripped wet rocks and wet soil. The break-in process hasn't been too bad, they are a comfortable boot that will keep your feet dry. They are a bit heavy, but that's what you get when you want a bombproof housing for your feet.

I needed hiking boots that would provide support for backpacking in the Highlands of Scotland, be comfortable enough for miles of trails, and be water resistant enough for walking through wet peet bogs. I ordered 2 pairs of the Typhoon GTX boots, one in my normal size and the other pair a 1/2 size larger to make sure I would have the best fit before starting my trip. The boots were true to size and I returned the larger size boots. My trip lasted a week where I wore these boots everyday. I experienced no blisters or aches while wearing these boots. I had no unusual foot perspiration and my feet remained dry even after walking through shallow streambeds and fields of wet peet bogs. These boots are a little expensive compared to other boot manufactures but if keeping dry feet and being comfortable in wet hiking conditions is important to you, I recommend you consider them.