>>2493014>Modern boot: (glued, vulcanized, rubber-rand, goretex, padding)Durability: 2/10 (500 - 1000 miles)
Comfort: 6/10 in the beginning then 8/10 when broken in
Traction: 9/10
Temperature control (hot or cold climates): 5/10 sweaty
Moisture control: 2/10 sweaty, stinky, once wet always wet
>Hobnail leather boots from 100 years ago:Durability: 8/10 (2500 miles)
Comfort: 3/10 in the beginning, when broken in 9/10
Traction: 4/10 with cleats, 0/10 leather sole without cleats
Temperature control (hot or cold climates): 8/10 (no padding, wear extra socks and insoles as needed)
Moisture control: 10/10 (no padding, no goretex, dries fast, feet are never mushy wet for more than one hour after submersion)
I have corrected you.
There are modern boots that combine the best of both worlds. Whites, Nick's, Meindl Stormwelted, or ask your local bootmaker to make you a pair - much cheaper.
