Not so waterproof

By Ken 26.2 Ranked #454 - Men's Backpacking Boots November 6, 2008

After 9 months use:

I was initially happy with these boots, until I got the chance to use them during the winter and especially the spring months. They might have a gore-tex membrane but the membrane is only going to work if the boot is constructed well.I've had to move on to boots from a different manufacturer because I didn't enjoy wet cold feet. After 10 mins in the rain these boots will soak through, not much different than a boot with no membrane. I posted a review to The North Face website, but they removed it
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These are a very light/quick boot, with great support and construction. I think the description of this product is 100% accurate.Even being a fast, light hiking boot they take a good month to break in, but that's a good thing in my opinion. The gore-tex works just like it should, the only place my socks get wet was from some snow that fell in through the top because I wasn't wearing gators.I expect these boots to last a long while, the sole will be the first thing to go I imagine.If you weigh 300+ lbs though, these are probably not the boot you want to go with. But for anyone around 200lbs this is one awesome (extremely light) boot! These boots run 1/2 size large (as do most hiking boots), but that's good because it allows room for an extra pair of socks and keeps your toes from smashing into the end of your boots and prevents lost/black toenails. I ended up getting the all black boot from another etailer, but if brown or red is your thing how can you beat $32 off?

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