i work at a golf course as a caddy i ordered then to wear on rainy days.  my pair didn't last 2 rounds (36 holes, close to 17 miles) part of the area around the big toe and sole started to fray.  someone else at my work had a pair and said they didn't last him all to long either.  didn't get a chance to tell if they were water proof.  but from my experience stay away from gore-tex SHOES.  go with either "Ultra-dry" or "Outdry".  goretex is good for clothing as in jackets or pants not for shoes.  have has several pair of shoes and they don't last