OTB Footwear Sar Water Boots (For Men)

The boots started out great. Drained like a champ, could be used with my fins during diving operations. Great on rocks during swift water rescue. I purchased these after a couple of guys on the emergency response team had good luck with them. I must have gotten the pair made on a friday. It is a great idea, well thought out but I think quality assurance missed the target.

Purchased for wilderness canoeing. Was looking for alternative to popular jungle boots, which seem too bulky. Performed very well on an 8-day Canadian expedition. Wore with merino wool hiking socks and synthetic liners. Gripped relatively well on rocks under water. Side-lace design were out of the way of brush and debris. Boots afforded sufficient ankle support. Stitching of toe components is a real disappointment, considering MSRP. Complete drying takes time, unless boots are in direct sunlight. Would buy again only if substantially discounted.

I wore these boots on an eight day canoe trip in Saskatchewan and they performed very will through some difficult portages. They are a little hard and I did have some hot spots but I think it is because the boots only come in full sizes. I will try a thicker set of wool socks the next time I use them.

I am in the Navy and my job is very hard on the feet and boots. I needed a good boot to be tough in the field on rough terrain as well as good in and around the water. I wore this boot carrying loads up to 50 pounds through the woods. I also wore them on the boat and dive side. This boot also works great in the water. Instead of wearing a booty I wore the OTB and ROCKET II fins while diving. So far this boot has not disappointed. I will continue to abuse them in Iraq this winter and keep you updated.

I bought these for hiking in creeks during amphibian surveys. They were comfortable and supportive right out of the box and they drain and dry beautifully. They performed so well during the 1st week of use that I bought a second pair. Unfortunately, after about 5 weeks, the stitching unravelled and these boots are of no use to me anymore. It's a shame that they're so good for my needs but they're just not built to last. If not for the poor stitching, I would have given these boots 4 or 5 stars.

Use the product for water rescue application as a firefighter for a municipal fire department

I dont fish but I think these boots are great for anything around water or just wearing around. The feeling of air rushing between my toes as I walk in these is great and they are very comfortable. Please be aware that they are very rigid in the sole though so your feet have to build up to them. I find them comfortable though. I went tubing on the green river for a hour and a half and these shoes where dry half a mile up the road when we got out, plus they protected my feet against rocks and such without adding weight. If you are considering these boots just research them so you know what your getting, I did and I'm extremely satisfied. Plus STP has the greatest prices, everyone else wanted [$], I love this site.

I would get one size larger than normal shoe size but these may breakin and be perfect

I bought these for River surfing, to protect my feet. I was looking for something sturdier than a wet suit bootie. The description said made for the Navy Seals. This is chinese junk. The soles offer no support and the uppers are cheap mesh. I replaced them with rubber sole fishing boots which were cheaper even though not on sale.

I wore them for a whole day while fishing a creek with rocky terrain and a lake with soft mud along the shore. They were very comfortable except for the velcro band around the top. After some adjusting, I forgot that I had them on. They seem like a very good product so far.