"Peter Clinch" wrote in message
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SMS wrote:

Bottom line is that all the experts agree that you should _never_
purchase a pair of hiking boots, walking shoes, etc., that do not have a
GoreTex (or competing product) membrane, if you expect to have them ever
get wet.

Sorry, that's just plain wrong.


I agree. In my experience most water ingression in a good pair of proofed
leather boots either comes over the top or wicks down un gaiter-protected
socks...