ovis,
No offense was taken, I hate to see critical review of things in print that I feel isn't fair. I was just trying to keep from doing that. Like I posted above, I have very limited experience with the plastic boots and probably should have kept my trap shut about them.

I came to a conclusion that probably wasn't fair or just, based on a cursory try of the boot. I wasn't offended or anything by your post and appreciate you for stepping up and straightening that out.

I think I'll be back in the Chugach mts this year. That north end of the Wrangells is getting pretty crowded.