Wet suit boots/shoes

[angler229]

I use the LLBean ultralight wading boot and I love them, lots of support and the spikes hold up really well. The only problem is the seems and stitching will wear quickly, at least in my case 5-6 nights a week. This caused me to go through two pairs last year, which isn't a problem with Bean's lifetime warranty.

[reebok]

If you are a size 11 I will sell you a brand new pair of the ultralight bean wading boots for $30. I "sold" them here awhile ago but the guy never followed through. Do a search and you'll find the pictures.

[RNC]

I agree with the Korker Boots with the interchangeable soles. 1 size up from my normal size when im in waders or i'll wear my Hodgman 2mm socks when im in the wetsuit to fill in the loose space.

[Crafty Angler]

Originally Posted by reebok

If you are a size 11 I will sell you a brand new pair of the ultralight bean wading boots for $30. I "sold" them here awhile ago but the guy never followed through. Do a search and you'll find the pictures.

If Steve's not interested in the boots, I sure am - I had a pair of Patagonia wading boots that have totally disintegrated after one season - I got 'em for pretty short money but they're shot.

Let me know if ya want to sell them - I can get a check out to ya -

Thanks -

[reebok]

Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

If Steve's not interested in the boots, I sure am - I had a pair of Patagonia wading boots that have totally disintegrated after one season - I got 'em for pretty short money but they're shot.

Let me know if ya want to sell them - I can get a check out to ya -

Thanks -

Hi Crafty,

One of the guys who was next in line at the time they were put up for sale is interested. I'm sorry I have to give him first shot it seems to me. I'll let you know if for some reason it doesn't work out. Thanks for the interest.

[Crafty Angler]

Thanks, reebok - if it doesn't go thru just give me a shout -

[rizzo]

SIMMS boots with the screw in studs are the best boot I've ever used. I've walked over a hundred miles (conservatively) in mine this season over the worst rock around and never lost a stud and they still work great. They are pretty good to swim in, flippers fit over them perfectly and they are very light weight.

I've tried lots of stuff and would NOT recommend any of the orvis or korker style boots compared to the simms.

[Big Water]

For years I used a golf rubber over my wet suit booties. It was lightweight and nice spikes on the rubber. I missed the boat when they went to plastic spikes. This year I tried the Korker shoe the sneaker type. It was great with the interchangeable soles. I only wish they had a couple spikes on the toes. There is a lip for the soles to fit in on the toes and no room for spikes. They are very lightweight. In the fall I switch back to a wetsuit bootie and korker soles for warmth. Gary

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by rizzo

SIMMS boots with the screw in studs are the best boot I've ever used. I've walked over a hundred miles (conservatively) in mine this season over the worst rock around and never lost a stud and they still work great. They are pretty good to swim in, flippers fit over them perfectly and they are very light weight.

I've tried lots of stuff and would NOT recommend any of the orvis or korker style boots compared to the simms.

Are those screwed into aquastealth soles? Are you able to compare them to Simms studded felt? Sounds like they last longer, how are they in weed?