09-15-2009, 05:04 AM
I've always had great luck and longevity with the LL Bean Cresta hikers, which have a combination of gore-tex fabric and leather. They breathe but are also waterproof:
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=gore-tex-cresta-hikers&categoryId=13282&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=503392&cat4=505552&shop_method=pp&feat=505552-sub2&np=Y
Extremely comfortable, and mine have lasted about a decade so far. Also kinda pricey, though, at about $180. LL Bean has some that are cheaper and lighter, also.
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=gore-tex-cresta-hikers&categoryId=13282&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=503392&cat4=505552&shop_method=pp&feat=505552-sub2&np=Y
Extremely comfortable, and mine have lasted about a decade so far. Also kinda pricey, though, at about $180. LL Bean has some that are cheaper and lighter, also.