When is a waterproof boot 'waterproof'?

Paully232000

I would say they have a cheek calling them waterproof at all. But then looking at both the boot and price I would have had my doubts. Not saying it is going to do any good, but you could try writing to them and explaining what you were told versus what happened. Might get something, albeit not the full amount back.

I would agree that it is better to spend more on something that is going to last you a while, than having to replace them very soon after buying them. I bought another brand of walking/heavy wear boots in 1997(ish) for a few hundred £, and, even though i only wear in winter, and I kept them re-waterproofed each year they still are going strong today.

rogersb

I mentioned before, take the point on price, but for a fast-growing 11 year old, I'm not shelling out on something to last a lifetime, only something to last a year at most!

unholyangel

Personally as soon as I saw the mesh, I'd have suspected they're not fully waterproof (or as full as you can get - as noted on their page....water will get in any boot with laces if fully submerged). If its that kind of level you're going for...only way to go is wellies imo.

These look similar to a karrimor pair I have for walking the dogs (not as good a brand as they used to be but I came across these after reading reviews of numerous walking shoes/boots). If they're the same....even if your toes are submerged, your feet dont get wet - its only if the water goes up past the laced up area for more than a split second they seem to let water in. Using them at least 2-3 hours a day, they lasted a year and cost me £20 if i remember right.

Might be a suitable alternative OP?

cookie365

These boots have the tongue integrated into the upper, so there are no lace holes, which very much implies that they are waterproof above the top of the foot.

The dictionary definition of waterproof is very clear.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/waterproof

I'd be going into the shop and explaining politely but loudly in front of all their potential customers what you think of the false descriptions they put on their products.

RS2000.

Are they really a £90 boot or is the £25 a fair price for them. If they are a genuine £90 boot I'd expect more. However they look like something fit for sportsdirect.

milliemonster

rogersb wrote: »

Thanks tykesi - I used to buy nothing but Goretex to use on my bike, too. And I bought it mostly new- Dainese and Hein Gericke mainly, in their sales. But for a fast-growing 11 year old, I'm not shelling out on something to last a lifetime, only something to last a year at most - and MW should last that long...

Which is why I've mostly bought my childrens boots second hand from ebay if you can drop on.

I would expect a waterproof boot to be totally waterproof, the only place water should leak in is over the top if you step in a deep puddle for instance.

I bought mountainlife boots for my son once and was very upset to see how sodden his feet were after a long walk in the Lake District, they weren't just a bit damp.

rogersb

Thanks all, I'm trying to see if they will test the boots to see if there is a fault with the membrane, and we will take it from there. Thanks for everyone for their comments!

robatwork

Call them up as a new customer and ask them to explain what waterproof means.

This boot isn't waterproof in my mind. Perhaps if she's only walking 1 mile some decent wellies would be better, maybe like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unisex-Waterproof-Walking-Wellies-Wellington/dp/B0065MF1DS/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1429631664&sr=1-1&keywords=waterproof+walking+wellies

rogersb

robatwork wrote: »

Call them up as a new customer and ask them to explain what waterproof means.

This boot isn't waterproof in my mind. Perhaps if she's only walking 1 mile some decent wellies would be better, maybe like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unisex-Waterproof-Walking-Wellies-Wellington/dp/B0065MF1DS/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1429631664&sr=1-1&keywords=waterproof+walking+wellies

Sadly those would not be suitable - they will be used for an outward bound week in Arran (wearing all the time!) so need to be very comfy, supportive and waterproof. But those do look useful!

photome

neilmcl wrote: »

Their explanation sounds reasonable to me.

I dont think it is reasonable
it says they are waterproof with a waterproof inner membrane

to me that should mean they are completely waterproof.

My goretex boots are marketed as waterproof with a waterproof membrane and they are exactly that (cost a bit more than £25 though)