The Pelagic boot is a lightweight comfortable warm boot. The addition of the foot bed provides a stable chassis and greater comfort when fining and climbing ladders. It also makes them ideal for occasional shore diving. A common problem with dive boots is having the zipper slide down during a dive, letting water in and making your feet cold. The heavy-duty zipper and zip-stopper on the Pelagic boots reduce the risk of this happening, keeping the top of the boot tight around your ankle. The Pelagic outsole gives great grip and comfort, whilst minimizing weight. This makes it ideal for travelling and boat diving, but the addition of the ergonomic insole makes the Pelagic a versatile performer, more than capable of shore diving as well.The Fin-Strap Retainer does exactly what is says, keeping the strap up on the back of your heel. This has been carefully researched and tested to work with most diving fins on the market today. The cut-away at the back of the heel minimizes stress on the Achilles tendon during fining, ensuring greater comfort during longer dives. The Pelagic Boots are one of the only boots on the market today designed to include an ergonomic foot bed/insole. This provides heel support and impact protection, arch support and cushioning underfoot. The stiff chassis enhances stability and increases comfort when climbing a ladder or shore diving carrying full gear. The midsole provides additional cushioning underfoot from impact and uneven surfaces. This incor