Just purchased some of the 1/2" Wearbars for the season. Now I need a pair of boots to go with them.

Past searches have shown use with the Simms Headwaters and Cabelas Ultra Light 2.

Some others I'm looking at:
Chota STL+
Simms Rivershed
Bean West Branch
Bean River Treads

Which of these will accept wearbars? Would like something to last more than a season.

Also:
Rubber vs. Felt for drilling these in?
Laces vs. BOA?

Wait for Afterhours to chime in,, I think he has tried every combo under the sun on this,,,

Not to hijack the thread, but where do you find the Wearbars???
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Wearbars . com under "lug stud" on the left side menu

cabelas ultralight2 59$ I used them all last season with wearbars... they are great, and a lifetime warranty... I got a few small rips from barnacles by the end of the season, BOOM! replaced... no questions asked. I posted a pic of mine when putting in the wearbars... just get some stainless washers, a bit bigger than the ones I have pictured. It will keep the spikes from leaning over...

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKnapaLHIbYTo8tcmmMf9ezjdQUcYFZ Y3KJXOg90MPj-Atqh25

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1424/4608204194_e3d4d20497.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4608204732_90c072f27e_z.jpg


TIPS: The wearbars hold better in the felt than in the rubber receivers.
* DO NOT over-tighten initially.
* when putting them in, use washers similar in size to those that come with korker spikes
*Use a marine-epoxy... dip the threads in it and then screw them in.
*24 per foot... I ordered 2 sets and did more... the more the merrier.
*Enjoy never using korkers again!!!


(there should be a "wearbars" thread... this always comes up...)

cabelas ultralight2 59$ I used them all last season with wearbars... they are great, and a lifetime warranty... I got a few small rips from barnacles by the end of the season, BOOM! replaced... no questions asked. I posted a pic of mine when putting in the wearbars... just get some stainless washers, a bit bigger than the ones I have pictured. It will keep the spikes from leaning over...

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKnapaLHIbYTo8tcmmMf9ezjdQUcYFZ Y3KJXOg90MPj-Atqh25

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1424/4608204194_e3d4d20497.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4608204732_90c072f27e_z.jpg


TIPS: The wearbars hold better in the felt than in the rubber receivers.
* DO NOT over-tighten initially.
* when putting them in, use washers similar in size to those that come with korker spikes
*Use a marine-epoxy... dip the threads in it and then screw them in.
*24 per foot... I ordered 2 sets and did more... the more the merrier.
*Enjoy never using korkers again!!!


(there should be a "wearbars" thread... this always comes up...)

Using the same boots. 24 per boot. Wore them all Fall at the Canal. No issues and they are lite as a feather.

just ordered wearbars for my cabellas ultralites.very comfortable boots .used them w/the screws for roof snow removal 6 hrs no trouble .hope they r that good in water.

Dave, I thought of wearing my river studs on roof but nixed the idea with the concern of shingle damage. I have to tell all the Wearbar studs is by far the best remedy to Korkers. I have used the combo for 3 seasons and they still look like new. I too added additional studs to sole 21. I used the 3/4" thread. They have a strong hold in felt and with added ss washers they keep the extra length from finding the bottom of your foot! Cabelas Guide boots. ultra lites weren't available w/ stud receivers at the time I started using wearbars. Slightly heavier than the ultra lights. All in all a win win combination.

I can't say enough about how great this combo is. Fact is, for the price you get two pairs of the Cabelas and have one studded with Wear Bars and one plain felt.