The Boreal Kovach Hiking Boots are more rugged than Grizzly Adam’s beard. With waterproof nubuck leather and a VIBRAM Masai sole the Boreal Kovach goes far beyond what is expected of hiking boots. Some say they fit perfectly while other competitors say the fit… perfectly. You get the idea. The Boreal Dry-line lining adds to the impenetrable nature of this backcountry beast; a proven waterproof and breathable barbarian beyond the boundaries of civilization.