I took a pair of these, worn twice, back to CO this week because on both occasions the lining of the upper had been sodden when I took the boots off. I had worn gaiters and the insides of the boots were perfectly clean so clearly no muddy water had got in over the tops. I had worn Sealskin socks so any moisture from my feet had stayed inside my socks. CO said there was nothing wrong with the boots but replaced them. I wore the replacement pair today with exactly the same outcome - both boot linings wet. Any suggestions, anyone?