Ultra Peak Mens Waterproof Boots – Waterproof with hydrophobic suede uppers and a Hydroguard® waterproof membrane. They are equipped with RECCO® detection technology to make you searchable to professional rescuers in the event of an avalanche accident or when lost in the outdoors. They have Vibram® tsavo trekking outsoles, engineered for stability and comfort on unpredictable terrain, as well as breathable antibacterial latex insoles for long wearing comfort. With padded tongues and ankles for added comfort and support, these boots would be perfect for your next outdoor adventure. Leave to dry before use. Don’t try to dry your boots faster with a hair dryer or heat source, allow them to air dry naturally.

Ultra Typhoon Mens Waterproof Overtrousers– Fully waterproof, essential for wet days out, festivals, or cycling. They are constructed from heavy duty stretchy, waterproof and breathable fabric with taped seams. The side two-way zip legs allow you to easily pull the trousers over your shoes.An information panel described the boot as: “Waterproof – Our IsoDry membrane allows your feet to breathe whilst allowing moisture to escape the shoe, keeping you comfortable when on the move.” Mid cut boots, opposed to shoes, protect your ankles and offer support, ideal for shorter day walks. Higher cut boots offer more ankle support on rougher terrains but do not allow the same flexibility as a mid-cut boot.

To keep little feet warm and dry this winter, we’d recommend kids snow boots. The Caribou Adaptive Boots are designed to be snow proof, with sherpa lining and a high traction outsole for grip. The touch strap fastening leaves them secure on kids’ feet. The Whistler Adaptive Snow Boots use elastic laces which mean your child can adjust their footwear more easily on their own. These boots retain heat with a fleece lining, so feet stay warm all day.Using a re-proofing spray, spray all over from a distance of 5cm. Make sure you have an even coating over the entire boot. The waterproof ability of hiking boots depends on many factors including how often you wear them, what kind of weather you wear them in and how well you look after them. With no aftercare, waterproof shoes and boots should last a couple of years but with proper care, you can make sure they keep your feet dry for many more trips after that. Correct aftercare includes regular cleaning and reproofing, if you are an avid hiker, we’d recommend reproofing 3 or 4 times a year. The part of the boot placed into the water was from 20mm above the feather line to the sole of the boot (roughly the bottom third of the boot). No water penetration was found in the boot after 15,000 cycles. The water level was 20mm above the feather line, and the flexing angle was 25 degrees. It said the TM230 test was the industry standard test for waterproof footwear, and was used extensively in the outdoor industry.

Use a hairdryer to gently heat your boots up, this will help them absorb the dubbin. Be careful not to position the hairdryer too close to the boots and always use a low heat, the boots only need to be warmed slightly. A High Street outdoors retailer has been told it can’t use an advertisement that claimed one of its boot models was waterproof.

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Apply a small amount of dubbin wax to a cloth and rub over the leather sparingly. If the wax is too hard to rub onto your boots, use a hair dryer to soften it. The cleaning process will affect the waterproof performance so re-proofing will be required, see below advice. When selecting footwear it is important to consider location – the most suitable footwear is dependent on the terrain and environment you plan to be walking/hiking in. For long walks and hikes, little feet will love the Drift Waterproof Boots. They provide ultimate protection and support, thanks to a high traction outsole and a synthetic and mesh upper. Find them with elastic laces and a rip strap fastening for extra support and to ensure your child’s shoe stays where it belongs – they’re feet!