There are several very good aspects to this boot including their small size for fitting into little boats, the general quality of manufacture, and the lace-up style. I am 6'2'' and in the past have only been able to fit rodeo socks into my boats. In my Micro I have my seat and bulkhead footbrace all the way forward and the Playboot fits tight but comfortable.
The construction of the boot is solid with typically great Lotus quality control on stitching, glue, and materials. The exception is the stitching on the outside of the shoe around the arch (the area with which you would pass a soccer ball). Both my booties and my paddling partner's booties have come apart in the same area. I figured it was my buddy's fault because he is hard on gear but then my stitching started ripping at the same spot. This isn't cool at all. This damage has occurred after only 20 or so days of use. We will be returning our booties for replacement soon.
