Double H Waterproof

Frequently Asked Questions

A waterproof boot uses a sealed membrane and sealed seams so water cannot work through the leather or the stitching. Water-resistant leather sheds rain and handles damp ground but wets through with sustained exposure. The distinction matters if you stand in water rather than walk through it, and it is stated in the product title.

High enough for the water you actually stand in, since the membrane protects only to the collar. Most of this range is 11 or 12 inches, which is a genuine advantage in mud and standing water. A better membrane on a short boot does nothing once the water goes over the top.

Usually sweat rather than leakage, particularly in warm weather when the membrane cannot breathe effectively. The other common cause is water coming in over the collar, which no membrane prevents. If the outer leather is soaking through, that is a worn water-repellent finish rather than a failed membrane, and it can be restored.

Yes. Membranes fail at seams and flex points over a few years of hard wear, and unlike an outsole they cannot be replaced. Treat waterproofing as a finite feature over the life of the boot. The outer repellent finish wears off much sooner and can be restored by cleaning and reapplying a treatment.

Only up to the collar, and the opening on a pull-on is wide by design. Water that goes over the top stays in, which is the main practical limit on any tall boot. If you regularly work deeper than the shaft, a rubber boot is the right tool rather than a taller leather one.

No. Waterproofing sits between the leather and the lining and has nothing to do with the toe cap or the outsole ratings. A waterproof boot carries whatever ASTM ratings it was built and tested for. See our Double H safety toe range.

Somewhat, since the membrane restricts airflow, and it is most noticeable in heat. The membrane adds no insulation on its own, so a waterproof uninsulated boot is a three-season boot rather than a winter one. A tall unlined leather western boot breathes better in heat.

Clean the dirt off regularly, since it clogs the outer material and stops moisture escaping, which causes clammy feet. Condition the leather every one to three months. Dry at room temperature away from direct heat, which damages both the leather and the membrane adhesives. See our Double H square toe range.

Double H Waterproof

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