Team Patagonia collect the Best Of Show award
FEATURE | IFTD 2018 BEST OF SHOW WINNER
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The collaboration between Patagonia
and Danner began with the idea of
offering the best fl y fi shing boots
made in the U.S. For both companies,
this meant creating boots that are
durable, lightweight, quick drying, and
comfortable. “These Danner-built boots
are the ultimate fusion of performance,
durability, and quality,” notes Chris
Gaggia, global marketing manager
at Patagonia. “We couldn’t be more
pleased with the outcome of our work
with Danner, and we’re proud to have a
product that will surely endure.”
The durability of both the Foot
Tractor Wading Boots and River Salt
Wading Boots are the result of stitchdown
construction of waterproof fullgrain
leather and tough 1000-Denier
nylon. The saline-treated leather
is waterproof, non-shrinking, and
non-cracking. With technology that
prevents swelling, these boots prevent
water retention and maintain their
appearance. Perforated drains clear
water quickly, and nylon webbing
saves weight while maintaining
strength and support. Nylon-coated
hardware also adds an additional
element of durability. The stitch-down
construction consists of interlocking
thread that increases the durability
of the boots while also allowing the
boots to be re-soled and recrafted by
Danner. Both boots provide comfort
and stability throughout from an
insole board, an internal shank for
arch support, a cushioned midsole for
impact absorption, a wider platform
for increased ankle support, and a
lace-to-toe design that allows for a
more customized fi t over the top of
the foot.
The River Salt Wading Boots feature
low profi le adjustable speed lacing
evolved from Danner’s Marine Corps
boots, and a bi-fi t board combines
shank, lasting board and PU midsole
into a single piece, thereby providing
a lightweight platform. Additionally, a
VIBRAM Megagrip outsole with sticky
rubber delivers impressive traction
in an out of the water, as well as
increased durability. The River Salt
Wading Boots are designed specifi cally
for the Middle Fork Packable Waders,
wet wading, and the fl ats.
The Foot Tractor Wading Boots have
an adjustable lacing system and a
5mm rubber midsole. With a VIBRAM
Idrogrip outsole for durability and
performance, anglers have the choice
of sticky rubber, felt and aluminium
bar (for their preference of best
traction). The Foot Tractor Wading
Boots will be available in Forge Grey.
And while Patagonia and Danner
built these boots to endure, the
companies’ shared values also brought
them together to make boots that
could very well be an angler’s ultimate
footwear purchase. Both boots have
options for recrafting at Danner’s
world-class facility in Portland, from
replacing outsoles and hardware to
repairing stitching and reconditioning
the leather. Patagonia hopes that
anglers will avoid the practice of
sending boots to the landfi ll and will
keep these boots in use for many years.
This revolutionary approach cuts down
on production, spending, and waste
and provides the longest possible
lifespan for these boots.
The Foot Tractor Wading Boots
and River Salt Wading Boots will be
available from February, 2019.
Patagonia hopes that
anglers will avoid the
practise of sending boots
to landfi ll and will keep
these boots for many
years.
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