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walking boots-- which are good?
SMS wrote:
For "eVent" (used in the Rab Momentum) versus Gore-Tex, Gore-Tex moves moisture out through the membrane a tad faster (based on tests), but both are equally waterproof. I would not choose one over the other based on the slight breathability advantage of Gore-Tex, But eVent has been tested as a fair bit more breathable than Goretex, because they avoid the PU smear over the microporous membrane that restricts Goretex's breathability. In any case, the bottom line remains the same when buying walking (hiking) boots. First look for the necessary design elements which a 1. GORE-TEX® lining (or other breathable waterproof membrane lining) for breathable waterproofness (nearly all mid to high end boots have this). NEVER buy hiking boots that lack a breathable waterproof membrane lining. As has been pointed out numerous times, lots of people, some with /vastly/ more experience than the likes of us, prefer boots with no liner for wet places. And they don't clog up all the pores with wax either. As has been pointed out numerous times, some of the top rated boots (by experts and proles alike) in the UK include the Scarpa SL and Manata. They've been firm favourites for decades now in their various forms, but none of those forms has ever had a waterproof lining. 2. Vibram® outsole for best traction (cheaper boots may have a lower grade outsole). As has been pointed out numerous times, there are other alternatives which work better in particular niches. So you'll find a lot of folk on serious mud much prefer a more aggressively studded sole like Walsh's or Inov-8's. 3. Stitchdown construction (not just glued) for durability (very rare except on extreme high end). As has been pointed out numerous times, you don't need "extreme high end" boots to go hiking. So it can't be necessary. 4. Full-grain, all-leather upper (not split grain, not "nubuck") for support and durability. There's no special need for support, leather is not the only way to give it, and durability may not be an issue. If you're an occasional hiker, or can buy two pairs of less durable boots for the same money, it's not something you /need/. How long before the stuck record jumps back, I wonder? Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/ |
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