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Re: Overheating feet in Gortex boots

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From: David Morrison
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 12:06
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In article <3B137F40.BEFC60FB@dundee.ac.uk>, Peter Clinch 
<p.j.clinch@dundee.ac.uk> wrote:
> I do wish the various manufacturers would make every model that
> currently has a liner in a version without one though.  They're a bloody
> nuisance as far as I'm concerned, not only costing more but *reducing*
> my comfort level, and if the liner wears out I'm stuck with sweaty feet
> but for no benefit.  Grrrrrr...

Goretex-lined boots seem to be designed to keep water out. 
Unfortunately, they are not too good when the water is inside the boot - 
it takes a long time to get out!!!

(Yes, I know it should not be inside, but it does happen...)

Cheers

David
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From: David Morrison <davidmor@excite.com>
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Subject: Re: Overheating feet in Gortex boots
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 22:06:53 +1000
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