We have sold and worn a lot of boots over these many years and to tell you the truth had never really found boots that fit most of us well. Most of the lighter weight boots were always to narrow and most of them had horrible durability issues. The first Riverwalker boot that was the forerunner of these boots was a break through in comfort and the current new boot added durability. This is simply the best boot going and we challenge anyone to dispute it. I know that sounds like high praise but we feel that strongly about it.

Here is what Patagonia says about the Riverwalker Felt Boots:

High water. Slick bedrock. Cobbles like greased bowling balls. Our Riverwalkers built their reputation in the most demanding wading conditions, with great flexibility, fast drying times and light weight. Notched flex zones allow for natural foot movement; a polypropylene insole/shank provides stability. But don't let the comfort fool you: These are tough boots for serious wading. Details: synthetic leather and high-filtration polyester mesh (100% recycled) uppers for maximum support, protected lacing, molded EVA midsole; our Rockstopper™ insole/shank stabilizes grip and protects against stone-bruising. In three resoleable choices: felt (sewn on), tungsten-carbide studded and sticky rubber.

• Quick-drying synthetic leather for a comfortable, lightweight wading shoe
  
• High-filtration mesh keeps out sand and silt, and drains quickly 
• Compression molded EVA midsole and polypropylene insole/shank combination provide rigidity, support and protection from stone bruising
  
• Padded insole for comfort and arch support
  
• Wide last accommodates a neoprene foot wader or the Insulator Socks
  
• Padded ankle support
  
• Covered, protected lacing loops with speed lace hooks at the top; notched, sculpted flex zones; highly abrasion resistant toe bumper with stout, reinforced toebox and heel counter, sole designed to hold fin straps; long-wearing, sewn-on polyester felt sole; all outsoles can be resoled
  
• Strong, lightweight, high-filtration polyester mesh (100% recycled), synthetic leather upper, with nylon/spandex neoprene in tongue and polypropylene insole board. Full-length molded EVA midsole
  
• 1108 g (39.1 oz)