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.