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Re: gore tex socks
On Fri, 29 Mar 1996, Sharon Sharpe wrote:
> One of the truisms I read in the shelter logs was
> "There's no such thing as waterproof boots"
Hmm, I have been reading the "don't put gore-tex on your feet" thread and
I am finally compelled to express my disagreement. I hike with the
Vasque Clarion Lights (with waterproofing on the leather), poly liner
socks, wool socks, and when at all necessary gaitors. Last spring I went
on a 4-day hike on the AT in Virginia. I survived over 30 creek
crossings one day and 6 inches of snow another day. My feet never got
wet. My attitude was "if the water doesn't get over the top of my boots,
my feet won't get wet". I was right. Yes waterproofing wears off and on
my 3 month AT trip this summer I will be aware of that. But I'm a happy
camper with what I've got and I would recommend it to others.
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