Lubin wrote:
One thing to look for is how much stitching there is on the boot. This is where water will get in unless you somehow waterproof them. I never believe all this stuff about GORTEX lining being waterproof either as your feet are constantly rubbing against it which will eventually let water through. The best way , I have found , to get a good waterproof boot is to get a one piece leather pair and Nikwax them regularly.
I would have thought by now there would be a decent one piece rubber walking boot (maybe there is), rather like the horsey people have. On our more traditional walking boots the sole will eventually depart from its upper in places and in comes the water. The sole really needs a form of vulcanising to the upper really. In other words, we need a wellie-boot type walking boot to guarantee waterproof-ness (Is that a word?) 