All of my Rockys have performed flawlessly. The only time they don't work is when you try and wade 15 inches of water with your 10 inch boots. I have one pair that got to close to the campfire and the soles look like an old lava flow.... but the Goretex is still working. The only time I had a problem with a pair of Rockys was when I bought what I call there (second quality) They make some with Azetec waterproofing.(original OUTBACKS) It is junk.... just as it is in any boot. NOTHING beats Goretex and I wouldn't own a pair of boots that weren't Goretex. A lot of manufacturers are switching to the Azetec waterproofing system to lower the cost.... it's not a savings. It's cheap and doesn't hold up. Right now my favorite is a pair of Brutes I bough MANY years ago. Still comfy, still water proof, melted sole and all. I also have an old pair of (excuse me for this) BUCKMASTER 16 inch jobs that were made by Rocky with Goretex. They must be 12 years old and still ticking and water proof. If the add say 100% waterproof it's not Goretex unless it SHOWS the GORETEX trademark. If it doesn't show Goretex is some lesser(cheaper) brand of waterproofing. Not worth the money.




Edited by - davidmil on 10/27/2002 09:57:13