It would be interesting to have a conversation about these different types of leathers. I'm using some boots now that are yukon type leather. Supposedly what kenetrek uses for their guide series.
This really explained what I was looking for..should have just used the search function.
As for water proofness and leather-soak. We like to use waxed leathers, like on our Granites, Absaroka, and divide mid. Thus waked leather sheds water really well and take a really long time to "soak" through. For our other boots like the Beartooths, Missions, Timberlines, etc.. we always recommend using NikWax. It basically accomplishes the same thing. Impregnating the leather with wax to stop soak and help water bead off. Then there is the membrane, except for the Beartooth Classic, all of our feature the 100% waterproof Sympatex membrane. It has been a really solid membrane for us!
Hope this helps
- Matt
This really explained what I was looking for..should have just used the search function.
As for water proofness and leather-soak. We like to use waxed leathers, like on our Granites, Absaroka, and divide mid. Thus waked leather sheds water really well and take a really long time to "soak" through. For our other boots like the Beartooths, Missions, Timberlines, etc.. we always recommend using NikWax. It basically accomplishes the same thing. Impregnating the leather with wax to stop soak and help water bead off. Then there is the membrane, except for the Beartooth Classic, all of our feature the 100% waterproof Sympatex membrane. It has been a really solid membrane for us!
Hope this helps
- Matt
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