I thought these Inov-8 roclite 390 GTX lightweight boots had held up reasonably through 2 seasons of shoulder and snow season trips (somewhere around 30-40 days).
This 3rd season they leak water through the toes, maybe from abrasive debris entering the mesh forefoot upper then being trapped between the gtx liner and the toe/side rand that's held tough.
Not bad considering the use….. But what really gets me is the fabric-loop 'eyelets' for the round shoelaces!?X!? I suspected they wouldn't last but never got around to putting micro keyrings on the loops . Today the first 'eyelet' wore through and broke. Several others close to breaking too.
I bought these oversized for VBL neoprene sock winteruse (based on RJ's recommendation) and love the lightweight and low heel-rise. They haven't disappointed in performance… until now. Edit to add: they were used under OR gaiters during winter and dirty girls in the shoulders. Cleaned after trips.
Any ideas on how to myog a fix? Any chance for a warranty from across the pond.
