Actual waterproof boots-do they exist?

[elkduds]

IME all-leather goretex boots remain waterproof more miles/years than nylon goretex boots. Main leak location is hinge at ball of foot, especially on nylon boots. Agree that gaiters are great for keeping socks dry from above boottops.

 

[ORDave]

I've always wondered what effect treatments (Nixwax cream, Nikwak spray, Obenaufs, etc.) have on the breathability of GoreTex boots. It seems like if you completely coat the boot with a wax or cream it will create a barrier that air/moisture can't penetrate. That said, I've always had the best luck with full-grain leather GoreTex or eVent that is treated. Suede that is partial thickness always seems to let in moisture.

 

[Shedking]

I am with you I feel like all the boots I have used my feet are wet bye the end of the day. It doesn’t matter what the brand is. I have found if I use boot gators it seems to help.
i have been using kenatrek the last few years and they seem to do okay in hunting season.
But in the spring looking for sheds they are always soaked after a long day hiking.

 

[Rack Daniels]

I am with you I feel like all the boots I have used my feet are wet bye the end of the day. It doesn’t matter what the brand is. I have found if I use boot gators it seems to help.
i have been using kenatrek the last few years and they seem to do okay in hunting season.
But in the spring looking for sheds they are always soaked after a long day hiking.

Hey @Shedking where ya from lol

 

[Shedking]

Hey @Shedking where ya from lol

I am in southwest Montana

 

[Rack Daniels]

I am in southwest Montana

Does the name Walksalot ring any bells?

 

[Rack Daniels]

I am in southwest Montana

Coincidence perhaps? I see you’ve actually been a member for awhile…

 

[MTGomer]

I bought some 1000 g KenEthel’s for rifle season and I oiled them up real good before using them at all. They have been quite waterproof for me.

 

[Dakotakid]

Just curious if there really is such a thing as a waterproof lace-up boot or is it a myth? Thinking about a boot for elk hunting among other hunts. I'm not meaning walking through creeks with boots fully submerged. Just a good boot that won't get your socks wet if walking through wet grass or if it's raining.
I realize you get what you pay for so I'm asking for suggestions.

I have a great pair of Shnees and my wife has Kenetreks. But when we get a few inches of snow that gets all melty during the day- I switch to insulated muck boots. Only thing I have found to keep my feet dry. Horrible arch support and horrible traction but I have over 1000 miles on this pair that are now getting leaky.