>>2333701Most of the time, a boot that has a mesh or fabric upper will keep your foot drier for more time during the hike than they will be in Gore-tex boots, once sweat becomes a factor.
That said, I think there is a certain niche for Gore-tex boots, if the temperature is cool enough outside and the hike not strenuous enough for sweat to be a factor, and if you will only be exposing your feet to shallow puddles rather than any deep creek crossings. Gore-tex boots can also be the best choice if you know you will be hiking through a lot of mud (and again, no deep water coming in over the tops of the boots).
>>2333761>tell that to the fags in the river crossing thread, apparently your boots and socks are bone dry within the hour just hikingThat's true, though. You are just using the wrong boots.
