The Palm Gradient is a great boot to hit the rivers in! Super supportive and warm this is the perfect choice for most UK winter white water paddlers, good sticky rubber soles stop you from slipping over on the river bank while your inspecting the next rapid. Very nice well done Palm, well done Merrell.

What Palm say.

The Gradient is the most capable river shoe ever built. Superb grip on wet rock, excellent comfort even when wet and a low profile design for comfort inside a kayak.

• Vibram super sticky rubber (climbing compound) outsole for superior wet traction with razor-cut siping 
• Rubber overlays for durability and protection 
• Padded ankle for comfort 
• Synthetic leather overlays for wet performance 
• Pull loops for ease of entry 
• EVA strobel insole for sockless comfort 
• Laces for secure fit and comfort on long portages 
• Unlined airmesh upper keeps debris out and lets water drain freely 
• Cushioning midsole for comfort 
• Stretch neoprene collar keeps grit out and provides a secure fit 
• Fabrics: 2mm neoprene, airmesh, Vibram rubber sole