Hiking boots that are equipped with Gore-Tex are: 1. Waterproof 2. Not so breathable 3. Usually more expensivethan boots with no waterproof membrane. When we test GTX hikin… See more

When we take the boots to the lab, we measure the breathability. We pump the smoke into the boot and wait for the smoke to come out. In GTX hiking boots, it does not come o… See more

As mentioned above, these boots are not breathable. So you should make sure you really need them or be cautious when wearing them. We’re saying this because: if water gets i… See more

Hiking in wet weather means dealing with rain, snow, mud. You should consider this before buying the GTX boots as different lug depths allow for different grip: 1. Very deep lugs, … See more