KurtR
WKR
Looks like a better job of applying the cream would go a long ways. Water just beads off my kennetrak and meindls.
2 pairs of hardscrabble failed on me. One on my goat hunt and I had gotten used to having toenails.Anyone who says no boots are truly waterproof hasen't worn Kenetrek.
I'm not praising Kene's in fact I won't buy another pair. 2 seasons and the sole is worn slick. Seams on the heals are completely busted wide open to the windtex. They are still 100% waterproof and always have been.
I'm sending them in for repair and a resole. They fit me like a glove and I will continue to wear them, but next I might try Schnees Beartooths, I've seem them go more than 2 seasons without needing a resolve and maintain waterproofing.
Waterproof is one of the most important things for me. I detest wet feet.
No experience with the hardscrables. Everything could potentially fail, but from what I've seen on the forums over the years it seems Kennetreks would be the least likely.2 pairs of hardscrabble failed on me. One on my goat hunt and I had gotten used to having toenails.
2 pairs of crispi colorado failed but at least their warranty department was good to work with.
Goretex is not a very strong material and neither is kenetreks version.