These wading shoes are of pure comfort and quality to say none the least, they are shoes but look like wading boots, and they are lightweight and have well padded cuffs with synthetic leather uppers which are very supportive. The sole is of high traction which means they are very stable on un-level grounds and muddy grounds. They have mesh panels plus, the outer soles are of a non marking rubber, the toe box and heel counter are rein-forced. The best thing of all is that they look good and are very affordable.