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Vasque Ranger GTX Hiking Boot - Women's
Write your question here...Do you think these would hold-up and...
By Kara
Ranked #374 - Women's Hiking Boots
March 23, 2010
Write your question here...Do you think these would hold-up and keep me relatively dry on a 10-day hike through the rainforests of Costa Rica? If not, any suggestions?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jesse Lind
Ranked #140 - Women's Hiking Boots
March 23, 2010
Yes and no. I'll explain: The goretex lining would undoubtedly do its job of keeping water out and allowing your feet to vent somewhat; however, are you planning on wearing gaitors to keep water/rain from entering the top of your boots? Also, your feet will likely sweat a great deal in the tropical, humid heat of the rainforest which would equal wet feet. There are also river-style shoe-sandal hybrids that walk and feel like shoes but actually are built with a lot of mesh to facilitate water drainage. They obviously wouldn't keep your feet dry, but they'd let your feet breathe a whole lot better, and you wouldn't worry about water pooling up in your shoes. But back to the hiking boots: Having the right socks and changing them regularly will be key to maintaining proper foot health. Jungle rot is no joke.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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