Was a bit worried about how comfortable these would be while fishing tournaments.  The soles are relatively thin and I figured they might be a little "stiff".  Luckily, I was wrong.  Took a chance and spent the extra money on Timberlands due to some recent successes with this brand.  This is my 3rd pair of Timberlands in the past couple of months and I have to say, I love all 3 of them.  They may be ventilated and I remember reading something about them draining water but not sure that will happen as there don't appear to be any drain holes lower on the shoe.  Never-the-less, comfortable and easy to wear while spending a full day on your feet.