What brand and model of boots have stayed waterproof in wet grass and conditions?

[lifeisgoodsteve]

Hi All,

Assuming you wore gaiters, what's your actual experience of a brand and model of boot staying waterproof in long hours hiking through wet grass and conditions?

- Lowa Tibets - When I wore these big heavy guys a number of years ago, I don't recall getting wetted out feet. After a couple years I did apply snoseal to be safe.

- Lowa Caminos - Have only seen hunting in the snow, but not the wet grass conditions. They did stay dry in the sno, when my Scarpa Mescalito's had wetted out. They're a few years old, so I did snoseal them before last year's snow hunt.

- Scarpa Mescalito Trk GTX - Wetted out to the point of having water squish out at toe flex point, before and after using snoseal.

Thx

 

[voltage]

You are correct to mention wearing gaiters as I think many people have moisture come down the pant/sock and blame the boot. Also, I think a lot of people sweat in their boot and don't realize the moisture is from sweat.

I have been happy with my Schnees Beartooths, but I have taken great care of them (conditioning, cleaning, etc). I have had bad experiences with Crispis and water.

 

[Wheels]

Crispi Valdres and Guides have worked for me with gaiters, but I do keep them conditioned for waterproofing.
My Crispi Summits which are not full leather start to take on moisture after awhile, even when conditioned.

 

[sodaksooner]

My Crispi Altitudes have been good for a couple of years. I have not had to wear gaiters with them yet as the hunts I have used them on have been high altitude dry ones. I have worn them in a few really wet TAC events and they have held up well. I did finally use the crispi leather conditioning stuff on them last month as well. This is my first pair of "premium" boots and I have been pretty impressed. I will not vouch for the couple of pairs of Salomons I have had. They seem to last about 1 season.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Timberlines...mine are now 5 years old have over 400 miles on them and still don't leak...gonna have to think about new bottoms soon.
They are cleaned, condition, and sealed 2x a year.