This year I drilled some drain holes in a old pair of boots that I had. I wore them on several canoe day outing around home.  They seemed fine. I put one of by Abyss boots and one of my old pare on and took a pack an took the dog for a walk.  The old boot was much more comfortable.  I wore them on my first trip this summer.  They were as comfortable as any boot I have worn.  I get blisters on every trip and I got less this time.  After being in the water for 2 days all day I noticed they were heavy.  It took more than a day for the lining to soak up all the water it was going to soak up.   They were an insulated boot.
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