This year we have added 30 tungsten carbide studs per pair to our revolutionary Aqua-StealthÆ sole to make both our River Tread and Approach Wading Shoes the most versatile on the market. With the combination of the sticky rubber sole and the new tungsten carbide studs, anglers will get a better grip on everything from slick algae-covered rocks to smooth shale ledges and streamside ice. When you put this sole together with the comfortable, hiking boot technology of the uppers, you get what is undoubtedly the best wading shoe on the market.

These boots also offer extraordinary comfort, since theyíre built around the same last as our renowned Knife Edge Trail Boot. With a cushioning EVA midsole, molded arch support and foam footpad, these components provide exceptional comfort and support along the trail, as well as among the cobbles. You have to try them to believe it.

For more information or to order a FREE 1999 L.L. Bean Fly Fishing catalog, please call 1-800-809-7057 or visit our website at www.llbean.com.