If you have a good drycleaner that you trust (probably one that does the cleaning on site) I might run it by them.

distress the hat, stain it black.

Is the stiff part of the brim cardboard or plastic? If cardboard, you have to be careful of warping it if it gets saturated. I would try and enzyme-based cleaner like oxyclean. Maybe a string solution of it and soak it if not cardboard. You might also try putting it in the top rack of the dishwasher to machine wash it without it getting bent.

My family always swore by Carbona Stain Devils. Depending on what type of stain that is, you'd probably want either "Motor Oil, Tar & Lubricant" or "Fat & Cooking Oil".

If those stains are some kind of oil, try using a degreaser that won't damage the fabric.

I would say yes if you look at this as an awesome patina the hat has developed

Looks comfy and well used

My dad swears by Lestoil to remove stains, especially grease/oil stains; it has been pretty successful for me as well. Not sure if it’s available outside of the US though.

It’s easy to use, pre-treat stains with it, let it soak for a little while, then wash as normal

oooo, thats not good, looks like the material was bleached somehow, like it has a bunch of light spots. For oil oxyclean spray works very well, dawn dish soap does too, baking soda can work, whatever you do dont heat dry the hat or the stains will set. I have a shirt with a couple of oil stains I treat before washing and dont heat dry and months later its finally lightening. If those are light spots, there really isnt anything you can do about that. Synthetic material is easier to clean oil out of than natural material. Unfortunately if you took dishwashing detergent to it and soaked in laundry detergent it might not ever come out.

I’m not sure if it’ll remove the stains but I found baking soda and hot water to be very effective at cleaning.

I've never had luck getting oil stains like that out. RIP hat, you'll be relegated to painting and project-work from here out. Great design tho.

You can always return them, but they fit the bill for water proof and I know several fishermen with big flat feet that use them.

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the manitobah ones have literally no taper in the sole. THATS what I need.

Divebomb makes them flat and waterproof like this.

https://www.divebombindustries.com/products/trudge-boots

Ive never even thought about going to one. I should probably go and see one...

Have you gone to a podiatrist and received recommendations? You could find another boot with that exterior shape, but the interior construction can vary widely. A diagnosis of your foot type could go a long way at finding the right shoe.

I forgot they got bought out by Bass Pro https://www.basspro.ca/home

Mark's Work Wearhouse would also give you what you need.

i honestly have no idea what a cabela is ? Im sorry wot is it?

So if you're in Toronto, and there is no cost restriction, why don't you just go to a Cabela's and try on some boots?

My problem with most foot shapped shoe brands I looked at is that a notable amount of their models I saw had a taper on them....and my feet have no taper at all....so....

Wide width is just a sizing thing, not a specific type of shoe. Most major brands have E sizes, just maybe not in every style

Best of luck!

Pattern is irrelevant. They could have no patterning even.

I just need soles that are as wide as that cause thats exactly how the bottom of my feet looks

huh thanks. Ive never heard of wide width shoes until now.

Also never hear dof sno seal. Ill check them out. Thanks.

Have you tried wide width shoes? These are usually going to be sized something like "10EE" (Size 10 length, 2 increments wider). Standard width shoes are "10D," narrow are like "10C." This might help you in your search, I've really got no recommendations for that exact sole + waterproof otherwise. Maybe New Balance and SnoSeal?

Do you want the pattern of the soles or the blue flecked rubber? I'm pretty sure the pattern is used by Manitobah. I'm pretty sure the blue flecked rubber is Vibram Arctic Grip™which they sell to lots of companies.