Jeeps, I had a pair of Vasque boots too. I slathered some Snow Seal on them and they were impervious to the elements. I wore them for years of winter camping and they were great. My son has them now.

Dan, if I recall correctly, the Danner Ft Lewis boots are made in the USA and are the top of the Danner line.

Mr. Bill Old guys just know stuff! and, Old guys just have old stuff!