Why I Don't Use Gore-Tex Footwear
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Date: 2020-08-18
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Kona
I found dusty environments, like the desert, renders the breathability of Gore-Tex non-existant. The dust clogs all those pores and my feet just get hot and sweaty. For water crossings, sometimes it's good to slow down and enjoy where you are, not just race to make miles. Taking off your boots can be a great way to go, plus my feet like the cool water.
If you leave your boots on, cinch your laces as much as possible to reduce the amount of water your boots absorb. If you have several close crossings, leave your wet socks on, if not immediately replace your wet socks with dry, and hang the wet ones on your pack to dry. The dry socks will soak up much of the water that saturated your boots. On dry days, the socks will usually dry pretty quick. On wet days, does it matter?
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I found dusty environments, like the desert, renders the breathability of Gore-Tex non-existant. The dust clogs all those pores and my feet just get hot and sweaty. For water crossings, sometimes it's good to slow down and enjoy where you are, not just race to make miles. Taking off your boots can be a great way to go, plus my feet like the cool water.
If you leave your boots on, cinch your laces as much as possible to reduce the amount of water your boots absorb. If you have several close crossings, leave your wet socks on, if not immediately replace your wet socks with dry, and hang the wet ones on your pack to dry. The dry socks will soak up much of the water that saturated your boots. On dry days, the socks will usually dry pretty quick. On wet days, does it matter?
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Sergio
I have been wearing leather boots and they are not that breathable and comfy as my light weight goretex boots. I wear goretex and at certain point water start entering but slow, but I am perfectly ok when at the same time wearing waterproof socks like the dexshell ones that combine organic and synthetic materials. If I need to work for a long period of time in a terrain with a lot of spines and not too much climbing, I would prefer leather because of durability, but for irregular terrain in short to two week hiking trips I would go with my goretex ultralight weight comfy boots
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I have been wearing leather boots and they are not that breathable and comfy as my light weight goretex boots. I wear goretex and at certain point water start entering but slow, but I am perfectly ok when at the same time wearing waterproof socks like the dexshell ones that combine organic and synthetic materials. If I need to work for a long period of time in a terrain with a lot of spines and not too much climbing, I would prefer leather because of durability, but for irregular terrain in short to two week hiking trips I would go with my goretex ultralight weight comfy boots
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Charly
My main issue with GORE-TEX and any other fabric boot is that they just don't last as long as leather boots. The areas I hike in usually have no trails, fine dust/sand and a lot of loose rocks.
So I've managed to destroy fabric boots within one season, usually only lasting me around 150 km while leather boots have lasted me multiple season and didn't start showing any wear until at least the 200 km mark.
But again, I'm hiking in more rough environments than the average hiker.
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My main issue with GORE-TEX and any other fabric boot is that they just don't last as long as leather boots. The areas I hike in usually have no trails, fine dust/sand and a lot of loose rocks.
So I've managed to destroy fabric boots within one season, usually only lasting me around 150 km while leather boots have lasted me multiple season and didn't start showing any wear until at least the 200 km mark.
But again, I'm hiking in more rough environments than the average hiker.
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Iliyan
Unsustainable arguments about the Gore Tex membrane applied in shoes.
Appreciated the opinion though.
But I have Gore Tex boots and I cross rivers where water isn't deep. I go around deep puddles, not through them. So basically keeping my ankles above the water level and I am always dry.
About the vapour. Wearing wool socks in a Gore Tex shoes actually do the job perfectly!
Wearing wool outdoor is actually recommended each season.
Try it out!
Good luck: )
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Unsustainable arguments about the Gore Tex membrane applied in shoes.
Appreciated the opinion though.
But I have Gore Tex boots and I cross rivers where water isn't deep. I go around deep puddles, not through them. So basically keeping my ankles above the water level and I am always dry.
About the vapour. Wearing wool socks in a Gore Tex shoes actually do the job perfectly!
Wearing wool outdoor is actually recommended each season.
Try it out!
Good luck: )
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kowalskieditor
I have my goretex Scarpa boots for 10 years now, never had my feet wet. I had them on trips in Africa, my feet did not got sweaty, these breath great. And I have a feeling they will last another 10 years. If you're too lazy to take your boots off before crossing the river then it means you don't mind wet feet. If rain is pooring over your boots obvs you need to cover the top, errmmmm. maybe wear goretex trousers? Hahaha And, there are methods also for sweaty feet.
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I have my goretex Scarpa boots for 10 years now, never had my feet wet. I had them on trips in Africa, my feet did not got sweaty, these breath great. And I have a feeling they will last another 10 years. If you're too lazy to take your boots off before crossing the river then it means you don't mind wet feet. If rain is pooring over your boots obvs you need to cover the top, errmmmm. maybe wear goretex trousers? Hahaha And, there are methods also for sweaty feet.
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jsunit5
Everyone has their favorite style.
I found Gore Tex in boots ok in light rain or snow but not ok if they actually get Wet inside.
A bigger issue is the quality of socks. Nothing works better than high-quality wool, thick or thin. For something light, even year-round and for women, try Pendleton or Boardroom dress brands, in mid-calf length. Worth every penny. Cooler and dryer in summer, warmer in winter. Easy to hand wash and will dry quickly.
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Everyone has their favorite style.
I found Gore Tex in boots ok in light rain or snow but not ok if they actually get Wet inside.
A bigger issue is the quality of socks. Nothing works better than high-quality wool, thick or thin. For something light, even year-round and for women, try Pendleton or Boardroom dress brands, in mid-calf length. Worth every penny. Cooler and dryer in summer, warmer in winter. Easy to hand wash and will dry quickly.
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Edward
I was issued boots GP in the '70's and I still use them today, replacement ones obviously, I wear my GP's whenever I go bush. I wore them after I took off my greens and put on my blue uniform. I wore them as a security guard etc. I keep them highly polished and use proper parade gloss boot polish as it has different ingredients to ordinary polish that makes them more supple, waterproof, longer lasting and healthier for my feet.
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I was issued boots GP in the '70's and I still use them today, replacement ones obviously, I wear my GP's whenever I go bush. I wore them after I took off my greens and put on my blue uniform. I wore them as a security guard etc. I keep them highly polished and use proper parade gloss boot polish as it has different ingredients to ordinary polish that makes them more supple, waterproof, longer lasting and healthier for my feet.
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Richard
You cant slag off gortex if your main objective isnt to keep your feet dry and you when it is you arent using gaiters and over trousers. If you want to ensure your feet stay dry gortex is the best option out there, combine your shoes/boots with merino wool socks and sweaty feet problem is reduced significantly too.
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You cant slag off gortex if your main objective isnt to keep your feet dry and you when it is you arent using gaiters and over trousers. If you want to ensure your feet stay dry gortex is the best option out there, combine your shoes/boots with merino wool socks and sweaty feet problem is reduced significantly too.
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elbowroomtube
This is a joke right? I have used goretex products including shoes, jackets, gloves, hats and bib overalls. I'm a 3 season motorcycle rider. When I'm on the bike and it's raining, I am always warm and dry. I would however try to avoid crossing rivers in low shoes. gortex or not.
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This is a joke right? I have used goretex products including shoes, jackets, gloves, hats and bib overalls. I'm a 3 season motorcycle rider. When I'm on the bike and it's raining, I am always warm and dry. I would however try to avoid crossing rivers in low shoes. gortex or not.
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