What Makes Snow Boots Waterproof?
Waterproof? Water Resistant? Weather Resistant? Seam Sealed? Back in the day, if a boot was waterproof, it was hot and sweaty. If it wasn't waterproof, your mother took two bread bags and lined the boots herself. You were embarrassed. But you had dry feet. Problem was, though the puddles weren't getting anywhere near your feet, neither was the air to let your feet breathe. Mom had essentially created your own private steam room right inside your makeshift boots. Technology has come a long way since then, but the waterproof label remains one of the most confusing and mis-understood labels in the cold weather footwear industry. The water resistance you need depends on both your cold weather pursuits and your personal preferences. Remember that a boot doesn't have to be fully waterproof to be fully functional on cold winter days. Most snow boots will keep your feet perfectly dry even if they are not fully waterproof, as long as you avoid perpetrators like deep...