the ORB is the deluxe model, tough to find though.


...just trying to give you guys a heads up on that price. lowest i've seen for these boots if you happen to like that style of wetfooter. posted from my phone.

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regarding sizing, I bought a pair of size 8 Abyss boots, after talking with a guy at OTB about the sizing.

I wear sz 8 shoes, but 8 1/2 in hiking boots to have extra room for thick socks - I normally wear 3 layers; a thin liner/wicking sock, a lightweight wool sock, and a heavy weight wool hiking sock.

In the Abyss boots in sz 8, with the first two liners (I've never added the 3rd/extra liner) and my 3 layers of socks, I get a perfect fit.

So I'd say if in doubt, either call OTB, or go with the lower size - could be the other models are sized differently I guess, so calling them wouldn't hurt.


EDIT _ they have a sizing guide on thier website -- for water boots, they say if you are wear a half size, and that half size is on the big side for you, then buy the OTB boot in the smaller size;  if your half size boots are snug, than buy the OTB boot in the next larger size.

At $70, sounds like a decent buy.  Is there much difference performance wise between the ABYSS and ODHIN except for the extra 2 inches in height of the ODHIN?  Or is it more personal preference?

Just window shopping but ... as someone who always keeps one eye out for a better way I enjoyed the "Sims" (larger image>waterflow) as it seems a step forward but still think that for portaging purposes honest to god drain holes that kept out sand if not mud would be nice.

I really hate Flash but the SAR type had laces that made sense plus looked liked like they'd fit best under a seat. The common footbed "sim" was interesting as well. Personally I like to get a feel for what I'm stepping on so I take the one from the different brand of boot I own out plus it fits better when wearing GT socks. They are useful though as that's what lets the water drain out as designed.

And FWIW - I'd expect the fit to be intended towards the tight side. I sometimes have to remind myself to lace mine up (different brand remember) for the more interesting portages.