![]() These shoes would probably be less vulnerable to sparks from a campfire than synthetic shoes. I used mine for welding once and they did not suffer any (non-cosmetic) damage. As a side note, being leather, these boots are essentially spark proof (in the leather parts). Suede is a durable material, and whatever rubber the sole is made of has worked adequately. I've worn mine for at least a year and I haven't had issues. Besides, a shoe made with suede and a budget WPB membrane is bound to have breathability issues.ĭurability: I haven't noticed any major issues. However, this has never caused blisters or made me feel cold, so I don't consider this a huge tradeoff. Whenever I wear them, my foot feels damp after taking them off. I've never done this though, so I may be wrong. Of course, if these boots became soaked from the inside, I imagine that the membrane and leather would take extremely long to dry. For some reason, these boots feel more quick-drying than my mixed Gore-Tex/leather shoes (Vasque Breeze GTX). It is very easy to retreat (Nikwax makes products specifically for leather boots). The water resistance is long lasting too it lasted a year before one small spot started wetting out and I decided to retreat it. Because of this feature, the leather gets wet very slowly, and dries fast. The leather is also hydrophobic, even while underwater. I have worn them through streams, as well as placed them in a bathtub with several inches of water, and they haven't let any through. These boots are advertised as waterproof, and they are. Water Properties: Waterproof, with water-repellent leather
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