Simms Flyweight Wading Boot

[blacknorthernjk]

I see these types of wading boots are popular amongst the fly fishing crowd...supposedly? I literally just stumbled across them while researching a better pair of boots/shoes for canoe adventures.
Curious if anyone has any experience with the title pair or similar. Looking for footwear that can bridge the gap so I can launch and Portage in them without having sopping wet boots that take days to dry, and something more sturdy then water socks. Do these have any material in them that absorbs water? Any advice appreciated