Have these insoles been tested as in if my boot developes a leak, does water short them out and ruin them ??
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Sorry, that hasn't happen to us, so we don't know. We do know my husband loves them. They work great. He has no feeling in his one leg and foot, so he doesn't know if the foot is cold or not. With these insoles he dosn't have to worry about frost bite. He can stay outside longer and still be safe.
682884
They leaked a bit with just water. Make sure you have the bottoms on completely tight. It wasn't generally a big problem for me.
225626
I have 4 different pairs. No issues. I used one pair as board shorts in water and no problems!
320311
I wear mine outside all the time, usually on short trips like to the mailbox. I've worn them in rain and snow, but I've always avoided puddles and slush. Dry snow and light rain were never a problem. I never really gave them a torture test, but they are water-resistant in any case. I doubt that they are water-proof.
489252
Probably not recommended but I have put them back slightly damp. I shake them repeatedly to get most of the remaining water out of them.
1107227
I have only had them for a short while, but so far so good. A friend of mine has had them for much longer, and I have never heard her mention problems with leaks. She seems very happy with them. The seal seems pretty tight.
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I cannot quite picture your situation. The last time I used it (recently) was on a pair of shoes where the sole, about all of the front four inches detached itself from the shoe. I applied all along the edge under the edge of the shoe, pressed it down into position and smoothed out the excess. Let dry several days. Have since used them 8-10 hours a day for many many days with no problem. Hope this helps you. J
945490
The box says to keep away from water. Probably a little sweat wond hurt them but keep them as dry a you can
800846
They may make waterproof ones. The ones I got were not. They are designed to keep dirt ect. on your shoes from getting into carpets and other flooring.
208996
No I don't think so. Damp Rid absorbs water from the air not from objects and it is a slow process. They last about three months where I am (Florida) before the bottom of them is completely filled with water.I would suggest turning your boots on their side near a portable electric heater.
692142
I washed mine after the first summer they were out but by the end of the second summer they were all leaking. I don't know if that's because I washed them or they would have done that anyway.
1338764
These boots are not watertight as they are meant to be worn with waders which keep your feet dry. In fact, one of their features is that they "drain well".
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The liners are made of a dense foam that can be taken out of the boot if you get water inside the boot. They will dry and you can then put them back in.
2137139
I'm sure if it stop leaking. It would depend on where the leak is located and how large. It does seal a rubber or leather sole to the shoe and creates a barrier.
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I've had them about a month. Like the comments below, they are not heavy duty, but they are made pretty well. I use them when I ride 4 wheelers on the weekend. We ride in the woods and mud. I've been knee deep in mud and they haven't leaked yet. Sticks and briars hit them all the time and they haven't picked or torn yet. The best way I can describe the fabric above the boot is a silky nylon, medium thickness. I don't worry about abusing them with what I use them for, but you might with beaver dam busting.
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These boots definitely kept the water out for my purposes ( tide pooling on the rocky Northern California Coast). I had my doubts, but the combo of these boots plus some wool nearly-knee high socks, kept my normally cold feet warm and dry. One thing that I avoided was trying to enter pools of water that were taller than the boots. After adjusting/tightening the boots, I made sure the tallest body of water I entered was approximately the same height as the boots. I didn't have a problem with keeping dry because I kept that in mind. Hope that helps. Good luck in your adventures!
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I have been wearing these now for about 4 months now. They were fine at first (although this was also in the middle of the winter). In terms of rain or snow, they would occasionally get a little wet and I would put them out to try. In terms of sweat...they were fine during winter. However, when summer hit (and I would occasionally wear these without socks), my feet would sweat very badly, the insoles would stay damp, and both my shoes and the insole would smell terrible. I recently researched a couple of ways to try to clean these so I'm going to give this a try because otherwise, I love these. If not, I may have to buy another pair. I have been wearing these now for about 4 months now. They were fine at first (although this was also in the middle of the winter). In terms of rain or snow, they would occasionally get a little wet and I would put them out to try. In terms of sweat...they were fine during winter. However, when summer hit (and I would occasionally wear these without socks), my feet would sweat very badly, the insoles would stay damp, and both my shoes and the insole would smell terrible. I recently researched a couple of ways to try to clean these so I'm going to give this a try because otherwise, I love... » Read More I have been wearing these now for about 4 months now. They were fine at first (although this was also in the middle of the winter). In terms of rain or snow, they would occasionally get a little wet and I would put them out to try. In terms of sweat...they were fine during winter. However, when summer hit (and I would occasionally wear these without socks), my feet would sweat very badly, the insoles would stay damp, and both my shoes and the insole would smell terrible. I recently researched a couple of ways to try to clean these so I'm going to give this a try because otherwise, I love these. If not, I may have to buy another pair. « Show Less