big10hunter
WKR
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Every non leather boot I have owned states waterproof, but leaks within a few hunts. I need a non leather boot for mountain Elk hunting that I can rely on the watherproof.
I've had good luck with two older pairs of La Sportiva Trango's staying waterproof. One pair was the Trango Evo S (red), the other the Trango Extremes (silver colored and insulated). They both worked really well for me and ended up being extremely durabe and lasted years without leaking.
The red pair was worn for tons of 3 season mountaineering and backpacking. The silver pair is my ice climbing boot and subjected to plenty of wet environments... but only worn in winter meaning not a lot of walking through tall damp grass.
I had the exact opposite experience with mine (S Evo). Both feet leaked in the toe box after less than 100 miles. Also, as a side note, these boots are way too stiff for elk hunting.
Why no leather?
Are you a Vegan Hunter?
Also curious as to why no leather?