Even the very lightest of rain showers results in wet socks for me. I know they're not meant to be water-proof, but I expected some tiny semblance of water-resistance of which there is none whatsoever. Even walking through wet grass results in wet socks for me. I had "breathable" North Face walking shoes before and never experienced this level of incompetence with them.
Perhaps I just have a defective pair as they are not fit for purpose as far as I'm concerned.
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These shoes are more like a friend to me than a material possesion. What I love about them is the older and more beaten they get the better they look. For some reason all shoes i have owned before start to look terrible after they have been used for some time, these still look good to me 13 months in after heavy daily use for work 10 hours per day 5 days a week as a courier. Theyve been used in snow, rain, and on all surfaces. I wish the toe piece was leather or something elsw other than the black synthetic material as they have holes and cracks in them now but not to the point where I cant still use them. The vibram sole are now flat without grip but still plenty of thickness in them. The sole also has become unglued in some parts but still usable. They seem to have lasted twice as long as other. shoes so far and I rekon they will last about 18mths total for me. If the toe piece didnt crack and the sole had no glue issues I would give 5 stars. They are very comfortable and once you have worn these there is no turning back. No other shoe compares it is indeed The Mother of All Boots. I have bought a second pair now.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2018
Size: 11 UKColour: PecanVerified Purchase
A thing of beauty.
By Andrew on 22 November 2018
These shoes are more like a friend to me than a material possesion. What I love about them is the older and more beaten they get the better they look. For some reason all shoes i have owned before start to look terrible after they have been used for some time, these still look good to me 13 months in after heavy daily use for work 10 hours per day 5 days a week as a courier. Theyve been used in snow, rain, and on all surfaces. I wish the toe piece was leather or something elsw other than the black synthetic material as they have holes and cracks in them now but not to the point where I cant still use them. The vibram sole are now flat without grip but still plenty of thickness in them. The sole also has become unglued in some parts but still usable. They seem to have lasted twice as long as other. shoes so far and I rekon they will last about 18mths total for me. If the toe piece didnt crack and the sole had no glue issues I would give 5 stars. They are very comfortable and once you have worn these there is no turning back. No other shoe compares it is indeed The Mother of All Boots. I have bought a second pair now.
By Andrew on 22 November 2018
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2021
But . . After 6 months I had matching splits , a mirror image where the sole meets the fabric around the ball of the foot left and right.
I returned them and they were replaced. I'm disappointed because I can buy a similar shoe for half the price and never fails for the first 18 months. I ventured down this route as I presumed the build quality would be at least 2 years. Sadly not.
I only use them as a stroll out shoe and not long distance meanders.
Size: 9.5 UKColour: PecanVerified Purchase
Good but failed after 6 months.
By Freddiebooks on 13 November 2021
In brief, yes they are comfy and look well proportioned.By Freddiebooks on 13 November 2021
But . . After 6 months I had matching splits , a mirror image where the sole meets the fabric around the ball of the foot left and right.
I returned them and they were replaced. I'm disappointed because I can buy a similar shoe for half the price and never fails for the first 18 months. I ventured down this route as I presumed the build quality would be at least 2 years. Sadly not.
I only use them as a stroll out shoe and not long distance meanders.
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