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Old 23-01-2013, 02:19 PM posted to uk.rec.walking,uk.rec.gardening,uk.d-i-y
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Default waterproofing leather boots

On 23/01/13 13:45, RJH wrote:

I would add, and how to put this delicately, it does depend upon how
sweaty you are.

Goretex boots work well for me, but the clothing is rubbish because I
sweat 'a bit' given the slightest movement. By pure luck I've come by a
Rohan 'barricade' coat that works for me.

Rob


I second that - having had several Goretex jackets and getting damp
underneath from sweat, I found eVent and my Rab Latok now breathes well!