Gradient 3.0 Boots
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Serious whitewater rescue boots you can trust.
When you’re scouting rapids, hiking into remote runs, or setting up a rescue, you need footwear that grips, protects, and holds up under pressure. The Palm Gradient 3.0 Boots are purpose-built for exactly that. Designed and tested by whitewater legend Bren Orton, these boots combine a grippy Vibram Idrogrip sole with a dual-density EVA midsole for unbeatable traction and all-day comfort. The rip-stop mesh upper is reinforced with welded rubber, and the secure lace-up system plus Velcro neoprene collar keep out grit. At Canterbury Kayaking, we recommend the Gradient for paddlers who put themselves in challenging environments and need footwear that won’t let them down. This is the rescue boot we trust when performance, safety, and durability matter most.
- Grippy Vibram Idrogrip compound sole with traction lug pattern
- Dual-density EVA midsole cushions heel and stabilises forefoot
- 3 mm CR limestone neoprene for warmth and flexibility
- Rip-stop mesh upper with welded rubber rand for durability
- Lace-up closure system with included second pair of laces
- Velcro neoprene ankle collar seals out grit
- Removable insole allows for winter sock layering
- Low-profile heel designed for kayaking
- Scratch rubber heel counter protects from abrasion
- Open tongue design and pull tab for easy on/off
- Double stitched seams built to withstand river use
- Weight: 825 g (size 8)
- Materials: 3 mm CR limestone neoprene
- To get the best fit, compare your normal shoe size to the size charts below.
- Length – Measure the length of your foot from heel to toe to determine your size.
Metric Size Chart
| Socks | UK | Euro | US | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 1 | 33 | 2 | 21 |
| – | 2 | 34 – 35 | 3 | 21.5 |
| – | 3 | 36 | 4 | 22 |
| XS | 4 | 37 | 5 | 23.5 |
| S | 5 | 38 | 6 | 24 |
| S | 6 | 39 | 7 | 25 |
| M | 7 | 40 – 41 | 8 | 26 |
| M | 8 | 42 | 9 | 27 |
| L | 9 | 43 | 10 | 27.5 |
| L | 10 | 44 – 45 | 11 | 28.5 |
| XL | 11 | 46 | 12 | 29.5 |
| XL | 12 | 47 | 13 | 30.5 |
| XXL | 13 | 48 | 14 | 31 |
| XXL | 14 | 49 | 15 | 32 |
Imperial Size Chart
| Socks | UK | Euro | US | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 1 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| – | 2 | 34 – 35 | 3 | 8.4 |
| – | 3 | 36 | 4 | 8.6 |
| XS | 4 | 37 | 5 | 9.2 |
| S | 5 | 38 | 6 | 9.4 |
| S | 6 | 39 | 7 | 9.8 |
| M | 7 | 40 – 41 | 8 | 10.2 |
| M | 8 | 42 | 9 | 10.6 |
| L | 9 | 43 | 10 | 10.8 |
| L | 10 | 44 – 45 | 11 | 11.2 |
| XL | 11 | 46 | 12 | 11.6 |
| XL | 12 | 47 | 13 | 12 |
| XXL | 13 | 48 | 14 | 12.2 |
| XXL | 14 | 49 | 15 | 12.6 |