These comfortable sticky rubber wading-shoes are extremely light and flexible while providing stability, durability and foot protection; now with Rock Grip outsole 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. Extra comfort thanks to the padded insole and ankle support; extra durability from the highly abrasion-resistant toe bumper with stout, reinforced toebox and heel counter. In three resoleable choices: felt (sewn on), tungsten-carbide studded and sticky rubber. Sized to accommodate neoprene stocking-foot waders. Quick-drying synthetic leather is lightweight and comfortable High-filtration mesh drains quickly, keeping out sand and silt Compression molded EVA midsole and polypropylene insole/shank combination provide torsional rigidity, support and foot protection; padded insole provides comfort and arch support Wide last accommodates a neoprene foot wader Padded ankle support; covered, protected lacing loops with speed lace hooks at the top; notched, sculpted flex zones for improved flexibility Highly abrasion resistant toe bumper with stout, reinforced toebox and heel counter; sole designed to hold fin straps Proprietary sticky rubber sole compound; aggressive outsole design with multiple gripping zones provide superior stability; easily identifiable plug receptacles for removable studs; outsole can be resoled High-filtration all-recycled polyester mesh and synthetic leather upper, with nylon/spandex neoprene in tongue and polypropylene insole board. Full-length molded EVA midsole
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Recycled Polyester:
To Patagonia, quality means more than how a garment looks or functions: It also includes the way it affects the environment and quality of life. This means working to source materials and develop processes that minimize damage to the environment.
In 1993, we adopted fleece into our product line made from post consumer recycled plastic soda bottles. We were the first outdoor clothing manufacturer to do so. PCR® clothing was a positive step towards a more sustainable system – one that uses fewer resources, discards less and better protects people’s health. Over the course of 13 years, we saved some 86 million soda bottles from the trash heap. That’s enough oil to fill the 40-gallon gas tank of the diminutive Chevy Suburban 20,000 times.
Today, we're able to utilize more sources for recycled polyester and offer it on more garments such as Capilene baselayers, shell jackets and board shorts, as well as fleece. We now recycle used soda bottles, unusable second quality fabrics and worn out garments into polyester fibers to produce many of our clothes. We've also started the world's first garment recycling program – bring us your old, worn-out Capilene baselayer, Patagonia fleece or Polartec® fleece (from any maker) and we'll make a new polyester garment from it using an innovative process developed by our friends at TEJIN.
Benefits of recycled polyester:
Lessens dependence on oil
Curbs discards, thereby prolonging landfill life and reducing toxic emissions from incinerators
Helps to promote a new recycling stream for polyester clothing that is no longer wearable
Creates less air, water and soil contamination
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