Non-waterproof hiking boots, on the other hand, don't have this waterproof membrane. Instead, they tend to have mesh paneling or are made from lightweight materials to encourage airflow and keep ...

this uses a soft and slippery Nikwax Analogy Waterproof fabric, and there's a mesh lining inside, both of which make it ultra-comfy to wear. But I'm getting ahead of myself. First, the facts.