Archive for May, 2010

Difference between Full Grain or Nubuck leather for a Backpacking Boot?

Looking to buy a good classic Backpacking Boot. (ie. Asolo Powermatic or Vasque Summit, and others.) Full grain vs. Nu-buck: Which is better for Waterproof and Breathable? Which is better for Durability? What are the maintenance and care requirements for both? Need Gore-tex of not? (I’ve heard a good Full Grain with minimal seems is [...]

Should I waterproof faux suede boots?

I just got new Roxy boots and they say they’re faux suede. What exactly does this mean? Do I need to waterproof them with spray, or are they already waterproof?Hipboot – Members-Only Content for WordPress

century extra high size 50 in house

My century extra high rubber waders size 50 with more lightHipboot