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Brand:Irish Setter
Located in:Outdoor, Men's Water Sports
Calm water to Class III, the Portage makes efforts easier in and out of the water. Pads on the instep and top of shoe cushion while sitting or kneeling. Slick surfaces are no match for the siped sole with mild lug for traction. Ports designed into the arch and outsole release water with every move. Whether youre catching the views or catching adrenaline, the Portage is a great companion for new adventures. Product features include: Polyurethane nubuck and mesh upper, Instep adjustment, Monoflex 3/4 length shank, Heel retention closure, Siped outsole, Drain ports, EVA midsole.
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Just what I was Looking For!
By Jake
from Idaho on 7/31/2007
from Idaho on 7/31/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Available in Wide, Dries Overnight, Quick to Drain
Cons:
Buckle hard to reach
Best Uses:
Casual Hiking, Paddling, Rafting, Wading
Describe Yourself:
Conservative
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I'd have to describe the Portage as pretty much Butt Ugly. It delivers on performance, however, and will win you over in a hurry with what it DOES if not how it looks. I was looking for a river shoe in a "Wide" width. There aren't many. I really wanted an enclosed body and not a sandal. There are sharp rocks in the Salmon River. When the Portage arrived, I found that it fit with about the same sizing as New Balance athletic shoes. I wore the shoe with wool socks during a six-day river trip. There were occasional side hikes up to about a mile, and I had zero problems with the shoes. I went fly fishing when I had a chance, and the Portage made a great wading shoe for that.