Waterproof boot with internal convection system

A ventilated boot, comprising:

• an outsole having a bottom surface configured to contact the ground and an opposing top surface;
• a midsole having a bottom surface secured to the top surface of the outsole and an opposing top surface;
• a ventilation mechanism comprising an intake reservoir, an exhaust reservoir, and a connecting channel connecting the intake reservoir and the exhaust reservoir, wherein the exhaust reservoir comprises a directional flow channel configured to facilitate air flow in a direction from the exhaust reservoir to an outside environment;
• and
• an upper comprising an air flow channel connecting the outside environment to the intake reservoir and a ventilation channel connecting the exhaust reservoir to the outside environment,
• wherein the directional flow channel is configured to inhibit air flow in a direction from the exhaust reservoir to the intake reservoir,
• wherein the directional flow channel comprises a main channel extending in a longitudinal direction and a plurality of angled conduits extending from each longitudinal edge of the main channel, and the angled conduits have a dead end configuration, and
• wherein the angled conduits form an acute angle with the main channel when viewed in an intake to exhaust direction.