WATER SPORTS; FOR SPRING '06, DESIGNERS ARE OFFERING UP ATHLETIC-INSPIRED OUTDOOR STYLES BUILT TO ENDURE WET ENVIRONMENTS. FROM MUDDY TRAILS TO WHITE-WATER RAPIDS, THE NEWEST AMPHIBIOUS FOOTWEAR MODELS FEATURE WATER-FRIENDLY MESH PANELS, DRAINAGE PORTS, FAST-DRYING MATERIALS AND HYDROPHOBIC UPPERS IN A RAINBOW OF COLORS.

Footwear News, October, 2005

Helly Hansen's Hydrator W2 Breathe features perforations in the upper, midsole and outsole for quick water release.

Waterra ST trail-running sandal from Adidas features drainage system.

Water-friendly Devil Ray slip-on from Ecco.

Rogue River from Hi-Tec features large mesh panels for water drainage.

Mesh upper on the Karma from Salomon is water-friendly and breathable.

Timberland's Hydroscape does double duty on water and land.

The amphibious Tigrit from Columbia is built on a trail platform.

Keen's Venice H2 features a quick-drying webbing upper.

Teva's X-1 is an amphibious trail-running shoe.

Sperry's Fathom Fisherman is constructed of materials with low water absorption. ...

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