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DervM:

Steven Mul:
Not sure if it's any use to you but I bought these just before the boater x. I find they fit really snuggly and have really good grip. They're not too chunky either. I find the strap works great and I never feel like they'll come off.

http://www.greatoutdoors.ie/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=27&products_id=207481

If you wanted something with a thicker sole they have Palm Descender boots which are thicker neoprene and a much harder/thicker sole.

http://www.desperate-measures.co.uk/canoes-online/Palm_Descender_Shoet.html

Sorry if this is totally useless info that you already know; I'm procrastinating!

DervM:
Thanks for those Steve! I'm just looking for more of a hard-soled shoe style thing. For rescue and such.

Maryanne:
These were my all time favourite river shoes, until one of them was carried off by the campsite dog in Campertogno  :'(
http://www.merrell.com/UK/en-GB/Product.mvc.aspx/20654W/0/Womens/Waterpro-Maipo?dimensions=0
Very good sole, before I broke them in kayaking I went for a hike or two in them and was very impressed (walked on pointy rocks and stuff).
They were quite low profile, I have quite narrow feet so I'm very conscious of bulky shoes (hate them) so I'd call them low profile for sure.

Since that pair I've gone through all the Dunnes/Penny's runners we had in the house, some of which exploded.
I reckon they're too low quality, but have heard very good things about getting a pair of decent runners and adding water draining holes and/or paring off extraneous sole protuberances.

Maryanne:
Re: canyoneers, 5.10s in general
I'd stay very far away from 5.10s, haven't heard a good word said about them in a long time.
eg:

--- Quote ---"I recently bought a pair of water tennies as I liked the sound of the stealth rubber soles with lower profile compared to the canyoneers. They are showing signs of deterioration after 10 days canyoning."
"2 pairs of canyoneers in 6 months not a fan anymore really, amazing boots if only they lasted!!!"
"Yep the sole and all the glued bits are all coming off on my water tennies. bought these about 10 months ago and have worn them at least once a week on average. really good shoe if only they lasted especially since they cost 100 quid..."
"Although the grip on rock is second to none the shoe itself falls apart or wears away after only a small bit of use!!"
"2 outings and I see the glue coming away at the toes."
--- End quote ---
Oh wait, here's a good word

--- Quote ---"I have mine since 2 years and they are still going strong."
--- End quote ---
- Irish Freestyle Facebook Page: recent post about 5.10s

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