The original makers of the previous brand called Muckboots are now back under the Dryshod name. Significantly better quality than the first owner's company that was sold. I'm glad I was able to find quality again in these great waterproof boots. I have a special need for my feet to be flat as pancakes (a variant of normal flexible flat feet). The fact that they do NOT have a molded INNER shank is critical to the snug fit of my flat, archless foot. The outer part of the shoe is REALLY designed to support the normally arched foot, so I think all people will find this shoe great. But for a person with flat feet, this is perfect!