Danner Vital 17 Inch Snake Boot Weather changes, terrain varies, and sometimes you find yourself traveling further afield than planned the Vital Snake Boot is designed for the unknown and those unexpected snake encounters. Light, fast, aggressive, yet protective. Let your feet help you disappear into your environment no matter what challenges lie ahead. For a highly abrasion resistant upper, Danner combines their premium full-grain leather with durable water repellent (DWR) treated nylon panels. Using dramatically larger limbs, leaves, bark, branches and other digitally enhanced natural elements, Break-Up Country annihilates your outline and fuses you with the terrain. They use a flexible snake protection fabric in between the liner and exterior of the boot to give you complete snake protection from the bottom of your foot to the top of the boot. The polyurethane footbed provides superior shock absorption with an additional layer of open cell construction for improved air circulation. This boot is built on a DT4 last. This last provides an athletic fit with a tighter heel pocket and a wider toe box. The sleek, streamlined last is excellent for on or off trail hiking. Features: Full-grain leather & textile upper 100% waterproof barrier allows moisture to escape without letting water in, keeping your feet dry and comfortable all day long 360° Snake guard open cell polyurethane footbed Danner® Plyolite midsole offers lightweight comfort and shock absorption Multi-directional lugs provide grip on moss, rock and slick surfaces