Patagonia Marlwalker II (Sizes 5-13)

The durable nonmarking rubber sole of Patagonia's flats/surf fishing shoe still provides a stable platform in all varieties of sand and muck -- from the boneyard shallows of Los Roques to striper heaven on the Cape. In every other way, this Marlwalker� is better. The new version features a tread pattern that sheds mud more readily and won't catch on a fly line. Moreover, it's now 10 oz. lighter, more durable, faster-drying and easier to slip into than its predecessor, thanks to deft innovation in the upper materials: strong, lightweight and quick-draining high-filtration mesh and tough, quick-drying synthetic leather, secured with speed lacing and an amply padded nylon/spandex neoprene tongue. With molded, full-length cupped midsoles, and sturdy toe caps and heel counters.