Klotz Lubricants KH-S80 Sportster Gear and Chain fits Case™ Lubricant - 75W80 - 1qt.

Firstly I have to say that these boots were properly sized and fitted by the shop and in over 50 years of owning walking boots these have been the most comfortable I have had. They are ideal for the walking I do, predominantly countryside rambles with occasional mountains. I have had these boots for almost 3 years and they are falling apart. I contacted my supplier at 2 years when I noticed the leather splitting but they were not particularly interested so could not progress (I did not think of going direct to Salomon!). As they are now the leather has split in many places and, where it is not leather, the material is falling apart in a number of the areas where flexing occurs. I have patched the holes with Sugru to keep them going a bit longer - shopping here is problematic at present although I could try the on-line route (in my view not the best for footwear).

These are the second pair that I've had and, when the previous pair started to let in a small amount of water after 500 miles, there was no question about buying another. They are amongst the lightest proper boots out there but fully waterproof, grippy and robust enough to deal with normal UK conditions. If you're planning a multi-day trek through inhospitable and rocky terrain, you might want to look for something more rugged but these will serve most buyers well.

I have had these boots just over a year now and did not expect to get very wet feet (I mean puddles in the soles of the boots) when walking through dewy grass. Not impressed with these at all. They are meant to be Gore-tex!

I have had these boots for about two years now and have found them comfortable to wear, with a good grippy sole. The didn't need breaking in and have been comfortable from the word go. One slight (and quite important) note is that the right boot leaks around the toes area, after a while of walking in wet grass or other wet conditions underfoot. I have found this to be a problem with other Salomon boots (X Ultra Mid GTXs - two pairs), where they have leaked like a sieve after about six months of use. I think that it is a problem of the Goretex liner not being robust enough.

Boots are very light and comfortable but may as well not incorporate Gore-Tex as they definitely are not waterproof, not even shower proof! The Gore-Tex also makes them very warm which may lead to blisters.