NShighlander Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I just got a pair of La Sportiva Trango's and tried them out on Hood this weekend. One concern I have for the boots is the waterproofing! Other than that, they worked great! Has anyone out there done any additional waterproofing to yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I just got a pair of La Sportiva Trango's and tried them out on Hood this weekend. One concern I have for the boots is the waterproofing! Other than that, they worked great! Has anyone out there done any additional waterproofing to yours? Are they goretex....if so, are you sure that water made it's way into the boot through the membrane, or did it go down through the top of the boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NShighlander Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 I was wearing gator's so it is one of two things. 1. Water made it through 2. it was hot as hell and I was sweating buckets! in your thought there is no other water proofing the goretex layer needs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 The sweating thing is definitely possible....the "breathability" aspect of a goretex boot lining is quickly compromised as the pores get clogged by dirt and oils from your feet. Also, it's possible that the outer fabric being wet allowed the boots to conduct cold more readily to your feet, making them feel wet. I had a pair of trangos, and scotchgarded the outer fabric to make it more water repellent to avoid this, especially since they aren't particularly warm boots to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NShighlander Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sounds like a great suggestion. I'll give it a try! Thanks for the feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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