Hey guys, in 2012 i bought a pair of these in size 8, then went ,n, put on about 55 lbs.,now wear a 10. anyhoo, they are felt sole, NEVER in water. would like to give them to someone who can use them. i WAS 5' 6" and went about 130 lbs. then. if you have or know a youngster who can use these, please PM me with contact info., ,n, i,ll box ,em up ,n, ship ,em to them, free. thank you guys, wire.( ps, reason i say youngster is most older guys are bigger, ,n, maybe get a kid started in fishing.)