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[QUOTE="Diogo92, post: 194170, member: 23729"] After reading all the debate, I think that it all depends from what time of the season you are going. Has @[USER=7445]newfydog[/USER] said, Gore-Tex it's of the most breathable waterproof membranes that exist out there in the market. But I think that, the process of construction and sewing of the boot, it's also important. So that's why there are boots and shoes with Gore-Tex which are not so hot has that, and some that can boil your feet. And if you really question it, think like this: if it didn't really work, would somebody use it? Would the military designing things with it? I don't think so. Something that people also forget about breathability and waterproofing is that you have to do a good maintenance to your material. Of course that Gore-Tex will break, there isn't in the world, one single waterproof membrane that won't break after a long use. But if you don’t do a proper maintenance to it, it will break much faster that it was supposed to. That’s why you should take some cares before you leave home. The thing is: clean the boots, apply cream (if they are in full leather, or if they have some leather) and pass a rewaterproofing spray. If you are going to take your much worn boots/shoes, and you expect heavy rain, you should do this. You are even expanding the life span of it! Other thing that matters, it's the season that you are going. If you are going in summer, yes, trail shoes and running shoes are great for you to walk the Camiño, even with some hill's that you are facing. But now, try this: go in Winter or in the end of Autumn, or in early Spring. What would you prefer? Being fresh or dry feet? Of course that you can buy some waterproof socks, but the cost is much the same, has a pair of new shoes, and even counting with that, they would probably have to take the double of the time to dry. So, just like packing, it's a thing for you to analyze. @[USER=10982]dougfitz[/USER] once told me in here: pack for the climate, and then dress for the weather. I'm going to start my second Camiño next week, and I'll take my waterproof shoes, but only because I'm counting with rain. Because if it was June, or July or August, trust me, I would definitely take my trail shoes. Best Regards Diogo [/QUOTE]
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