TomT wrote on Nov 7^th, 2013 at 3:10am:

I liked 8" Bean boots from 2000-2007 but I made the switch to wet foot in 2008.  I started with Chota Trekkers but didn't like how the sole moved around in the boot when portaging downhill. I found a sale on OTB Abyss boots and bought a pair.  I'm sold on this shoe now. It's solid and drains extremely fast while giving good ankle support.   (You need to Login or Register BTW, I just saw a pretty good sale for the NRS Storm Boots.   (You need to Login or Register

Geez, I think my mind is slipping. I actually evolved out of my Storm Boots into OTB Abyss Boots about 3-4 years ago!  I agree w/TomT wholeheartedly about this shoe.  The only problem I encountered was with keeping the shoe laces tied... even when I double-knotted them.  Constant loose boots created some blister issues for me that year.  When I posted this problem on QJ, someone (ST?) suggested I employ a shoe lace "accessory" to keep them tight (see item in right corner of pic:   (You need to Login or Register ).
Well, that was the fix I needed.  I do love the OTB Abyss Boots, especially now that I can keep them on my feet!

Jimbo   8-)