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I too am using Orvis. I have no complaint. Disclaimer, I'm not a many decades seasoned pro. Perhaps wading boots are like Skis and ski boots, there are half dozens manufacturers that you cannot go wrong with, it's mostly personal preference.Quote:
Originally Posted by adipose
I bought some from concretejungle 5 years ago and they have been bombproof.
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...s-Wading-Boots
I guess older model g3's? Anyway. Bomber. Don't know their current offerings. I did cleat them, but that is personal preference.
Edit to add the new version I guess: https://www.simmsfishing.com/g3-guide-boot-s18
I can take a picture of them, but it wouldn't really do you any good because it appears they are different from the new ones.
Scored some g3's. Sending the Redington's back. I was one month over warranty- they said the may honor it. We'll see.
IMO there is a massive gaping hole in the market for good wading boots right now. Right now it's which one sucks the least with least amount of trade-offs and there isn't one good option. Kind of crazy considering how good every other little piece of fishing gear has gotten
I agree. My current most-used pair I got free from Reddington when I bought their waders. They're not bad, but still falling apart in spots. I don't ned the boots to be big and burly like Everest climbing boots, I just need them to not fall apart after a season. Mostly with mine the stitching fails first, which I then show goo or aqua seal.Quote:
Originally Posted by sierraskier
My first "real" pair were from Danner a thousand years ago, and a guide had the same pair, and he just said he considered them disposable.
I agree. And it seems a gaping hole between the $100-150 and $150-250 ranges. I'm guessing they know they can sell shit boots to tons of newbies who will fish 5 times and quit or 5 times in 5 years. And for people who fish 40-50 days a year, they'll just take the loss if I send them in. My buddy has the new Patagonia/Danner boots. The look bomber, but we'll see. I kind of agree with them being pretty much disposable, but I need to get at least 3-4 years out of them.
I have never been a brand loyalist (other then Scott rods) but I got a shit ton of days out of my Simms G4s and they didn't dry rot like some other boots I have had. I finally had to replace them this last fall and when with the newest G4s. They are pretty darn nice and no complaints so far. They did widen the boot a bit from the old ones, which I don't like as much, but I have very very narrow feet (Lange LV boots are too wide for my toe box).
Boots seem to kind of be river depended for me. I wet wade a lot...but I also fish for an hour or two and then am on to the next thing (lunch, kids nap, etc.). The Frying Pan I could wade in flip flops, but the Roaring Fork is slick bowling balls and no chance I am wading it in anything but full wading boots and either waders or neoprene socks...and aluminum cleats. You want to wade it in sandals...be my guest. Let me know how many toes you break or how many times you fall.
I purchased the Simms flyweight version light hikers about 5 years ago. The last couple of years the rubber hasn't gripped as well so I did get some LL Bean Streamcleats. Cool contraption. fits over your boot like kahtoolas with a boa closure. easy on and off and they work great. And I have a brand new pair of G3 Guide boots still NIB that I think I will have to break out this season. Bought on sale 4 years ago.
FYI...I had a pair of Simms (not G3) that I bought on sale for raft boots. They didn’t get much use because I didn’t really like the fit and they dry rotted. Rubber peaked, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by guide
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bump . got a pair of nicer Patagonia boots and they are basically the same as all the others I've ever had. Anyone have any great ones?Quote:
Originally Posted by sierraskier
What do people think of these? I have been using "watershoes" or wading barefoot on really clean flats but know I'm pushing my luck towards a piece of stray glass or worse an urchin.. (been lucky enough to get down to the Bahamas for a stray bone fishing trip once a year with the guys)
Option to any other suggestions but want to pull the trigger on a pair for the east coast summer hoping to be better equipped for stripers on the flats season.
I think they're rip off. I have cheap, neoprene, felt bottom boots I bought for like $30. They work fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by nconzey
I am having just the worst goddamn boot luck. The new Simms I bought in feb are already cracking. Both on the top there by the stitching and also along where the toe cap meets the sole. WTF?!
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Appreciate it and bummed to hear it. I’ve been wading in the same pair of orvis boots for a long time and while they’re not pretty now they’re getting it doneQuote:
Originally Posted by GiBo
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I just now noticed that Patagonia has dropped the price of their boots by $150 across the board. Now they’re just really really expensive.
^^^ well, cuz "Danner"
i have heard people say they like the "tractor" bars
[qualifier: my fishing is like 20-30 outings here in OR, almost always wading/walking.]
I've had Cabela's ($150) & now Simms ($170) boots, and the fit was the most significant difference between the two. The Cabelas were shaped like blocks {cabelas wader feet are similarly block-like}. Simms are foot shaped and more like a hiking boot (tho not as svelte).
Re: durability: The Cabelas held up ok for many seasons eventually losing the stitching around the top of the foot where it bends behind the toes. Felt was worn down but not ruined. Simms are rubber sole & only a couple seasons in. They seem to be a superior product in my limited experience thus far. Grippy sole fwiw & makes scrambling banks easier than felt. My frustration with them was constantly replacing studs/stars. I've now learned that they need to be aquasealed in when new (and even then, you still drop a few here and there...but not nearly as often)
I know I'll get blasted by some for saying this, but I prefer buying $50 boots on Amazon that I'll know will fail after 20days as opposed to dropping $$$ on a name brand and inevitably being let down.
Booo, just drop 120 and make it last 3 seasons. Not a fan of huge-high end boots, but I ain't going to the 50$ territoryQuote:
Originally Posted by UrbanShocker
It's same story as when I've got meh pants for one of the fishing season and then 3 days into the trip my legs would get wet(and that was late Fall, so water is mad cold). After that I've very suspicious of cheap gear hence why I've grabbed Stormr Nano fishing pants from https://gritroutdoors.com/apparel/fi...lothing/pants/ later on same trip. Still have 'em somewhere lying around and it's been like 2 years.
Well I did it, I bought those Danner/Patagonia with the tractor bars. Only been in them once to fish for baby cutthroats in a tiny creek, but they work really well. I’ll see how they last. You do get an extra set of bars and laces and instructions on how to send them back for repairs.
So that’s nice.
Danners are nice, I've got a fresh pair few weeks ago along with some fishing pants at the local store. Prev one lasted me like 3 years and I've been using 'em a lotQuote:
Originally Posted by plugboots