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Alan Dicey wrote:

My experience with Goretex lined boots is that the lining lets in water
after a short while. I suspect it tears along the stitching attaching
the sole, but that's just a guess.

The claims often made for Goretex are complete twaddle, and it is
not fully waterproof even when intact. However, the rate at which
water can get through it is very low, so that would account only
for dampness. But the same applies to its breathability (which
fails in very wet or cold conditions), so water inside could be
condensed sweat.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.