Waterproof? Not Mine.

By JimB Ranked #287 - Men's Backpacking Boots June 25, 2011

I have owned these boots for just over a year. I take very good care of my hiking boots and usually get 5 - 7 years out of a pair before the sole has worn off. There is still plenty of traction left on these boots but I am replacing them.

First I can't complain about the fit or sole on these boots. They are very comfortable right out of the box and they grip just about any surface (excluding wet roots of course). I hike only in New England primarily in the White Mountains. I hike year round but I change my footwear depending on the hike and the season. I primarily wore these boots on longer day hikes or over night hikes. The White Mountains are usually wet and I had problems right from day one with wet feet. I do not know if I got a bad pair or if the eVent lining is not great. But within the first hour of a hike I can already feel the water starting to soak through my wool socks. I have tried treating the boots with various products to repel the water, But nothing seems to help. My previous boots were a full leather gore-tex boot and I never had a single problem with leaking. I will be going back to a standard full leather boot.

I will never buy a Kayland product again.

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