The GORE-TEX membrane actually holds up on stream crossings — my socks stayed bone dry after a full day of sloppy spring trails. The new mid collar is way more flexible than I expected, no rubbing at all on the ankle.
Wore these through a muddy, wet week of trails and my socks stayed completely dry thanks to the GORE-TEX lining. The new collar is way more flexible than I expected for a mid, though the fit still runs a touch snug at first.