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Merrell Perimeter GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's
How breathable are these boots? With waterproof boots I find...
By jsp4454222
Ranked #451 - Men's Backpacking Boots
October 3, 2011
How breathable are these boots? With waterproof boots I find my feet get almost as soaked from sweat if moisture can't escape.
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By Jeremy Stoshick
Ranked #46 - Men's Backpacking Boots
October 4, 2011
Not very breathable - they are a goretex leather boot so they are going to run like just about any other boot like this, a little on the warm side. The trick is the sock system you use with them IF you need such a heavy boot - try liners with a GOOD quality wicking sock. If you don't mind something a little more lite weight, check out the Salewa offerings. The come in goretex and tend to be a whole lot more breathable - but you give us the extra support of leather and the material used to build these boots tends to absorb more water than full grain leather even with treatment, so if you do lots in freezing conditions, you may find yourself with cool feet.
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