In reply to nikkormat:
What nikkormat said - fair face inside, scuff resistant outside, slobbered in wax. With modern bonded soles boots, don't leak where they used to - though the welts - and so IMHO goretex liners make a potentially nice boot into a sweaty horrible thing, But we all (not me though) want waterproof liners, so that's what the manufacturers make. I still have a nice pair of Meindl Borneos that are nice and comfy and liner-free. Shame about the tongue that the dog chewed though - but being leather, rather than fabric and membrane it's still good, albeit rather experienced-looking