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Our son will be working on an emergency crew this winter - clearing...
By Leah
Ranked #1326 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
November 22, 2009
Our son will be working on an emergency crew this winter - clearing creeks and aftermath from storms, and this boot sounds like it might be good for him. So...
1. Is the whole boot waterPROOF, or just the upper?
2. If whole boot is waterproof, how is the recharging area protected?
3. So... the description talks about standing in snow, but how does the waterproof aspect stand up to actual water -- like if you need to stand in water to get some aspects of your job done.
4. Ugh -- if standing in water, and boots are electrically heated, isn't that dangerous?
Thanks!
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By Ian McCalder
Ranked #943 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
December 8, 2009
Hi Leah, I'll answer your questions in the order you posed them. 1. The entire boot is waterproof. It uses Columbia's Omni-Tech waterproofing to ensure the whole boot is waterproof. 2. The recharging area is just a little plug on the back of the boot. The actual battery and heating circuitry are sealed inside the midsole where water cannot get to them. 3. Since these are designed as winter boots the description mentions snow but neglects the other phases of water. However these are indeed waterproof, so they will keep your son's feet dry even if he's standing in a puddle. 4. No, since the heating pads and wiring are all sealed, no water can get in. Keep in mind the entire sole of the boot is rubber and rubber is a poor conductor of electricity. Also of note, Backcountry is totally sold out of these boots. They may get more, but you'd have to ask one of their customer service reps to confirm that. Hope that helps.
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