I've been wearing my half-and-half Ion Mask St. Moritz boots since November. At first you couldn't tell just by looking which boot was treated and which was untreated. However, after 5 months of constant wear and vigorous testing (I've particularly enjoyed jumping in every puddle I've seen!), it's obvious.
They've endured rain, mud, snow, slush and dirt, and the treated boot is definitely much more durable. Picture 1 clearly shows that the untreated boot is a lot grubbier than the treated boot – and I haven't cleaned them once since I started wearing them.
In terms of waterproofness and breathability, both boots actually have a waterproof membrane with a seam sealed upper and a 200g Thinsulate insulation, so I wasn't able to see if the Ion Mask technology made the footwear more or less breathable and waterproof. However, after making a little well on the toe for water to sit in, picture 2 shows that the puddle of water on the treated shoe was still there hours later whereas the puddle on the untreated shoe had soaked in.
Seeing a piece of waterproof toilet roll is pretty cool but by having these half-and-half treated shoes I've really been able to observe and appreciate the fantastic benefits the Ion Mask technology brings.
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