well that’s what happened with this one. cute idea, but i can't say i'd want to carry it around with me. dates in between are up in the air. everything else is not necessary unless you are racing. can anything be done to help things ? the fact is that most game bird feathers are wasted because collecting and processing them is a challenge and expense. -cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. thanks for the correction, that does make a big difference. the boot has a nice build quality which goes especially for the sole but also for the upper. 