That's incredible that THE STATESMAN CHELSEA BOOT exceeded your expectations in such an extreme environment, Mkhitar! It's great to hear from someone who really puts their gear through diverse conditions - from cold and rainy weather to the intense heat of the California desert.
We put a lot of thought into the construction and materials of these boots so they could handle whatever conditions you encounter, but hearing that they kept your feet cool and protected in hot desert sand really speaks to the quality of the build. There's something satisfying about discovering that your gear performs even better than you expected in challenging environments.
The fact that you didn't get any sand inside the boots shows that attention to detail in the design is really paying off. When you're out in conditions like that, the last thing you want to worry about is your footwear not doing its job.
Thanks for putting these boots through such a thorough real-world test and for sharing how they performed!