Simms FlyWeight Wading Boot Review | Ashland Fly Shop
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2019
- Will Johnson from the Ashland Fly Shop sits down with Simms Rep Eric Neufeld to discuss the all new Simms FlyWeight wading boot. The lightest boot ever made from Simms, ideal for the hiking and agile angler. Find it on our website!
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![What I Wear When I WET WADE!! [Gear Breakdown]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ky9rA7G7afY/mqdefault.jpg)
It's funny that the Simms Rep said, as an aside, he wished he had the studs on. No kidding. The very brief token video segment of people actually wading (not standing still) doesn't show much and if anything they dont' look too stable. I've fished the upper Sac for decades and when I got over fifty I went over to studded, preferably aluminum, boots and one of the sturdy hardwood staffs....made a night and day difference that I could have used even in my youth.
I bought a pair this year with the Idrogrip soles. I fish year round and have found that winter fishing in felt is horrible.
So far I'm happy with them- I am concerned about their longevity, but I'll see if they last 2 seasons of hard use before I judge them. They are remarkably comfortable - more comfortable than my regular hiking boots.
I have bought a set of the studs for the upcoming slimy rock season. They were honestly kind of a pain to install. So far I've only put 4 in each boot (2 in toe, 2 in heel) because I still need to be able to climb up and down rip-rap to get to the stream. Any thoughts on which holes i should use with that as a concern?
This boot is awesome. Extremely comfortable. Use it all year long. Great for walking the North Umpqua trail, for example. WIth studs very grippy. Not sure why "proprioception" was treated as an odd word or concept.
Mega North Umpqua boot I'm sure! Thanks for watching!
hey, what studs are you using? star cleats don't really fit
@@tim3854 We use the Simms Hardbite Studs, they're specifically designed for felt soles. Find them here - www.ashlandflyshop.com/products/simms-hardbite-stud-felt?_pos=3&_sid=af3c05e5d&_ss=r
I saw a review that had positive comments about the boot's fit, but said that the way the tongue is attached to the boot made it uncomfortable when not wearing neoprene booties. Do you have any feedback with respect to wearing them while wet-wading with hiking socks or lightweight neoprene socks??
what are those that you both have on above the boot.. folded over?
So good to hear that felt is so much more secure grip than ANY rubber sole.
I tried two different brand boots with rubber soles (Patagonia & Simms) and I just don't feel secure with rubber (even with studs). Give me felt any day!
We agree! Studded felt is amazing.
Except in a drift boat :)
Any news on the new g4 boot ?
The new g4 boots are coming in the very near future!
Is felt good for walking on paved/unpaved road, dry rocks?
It's just fine yes - rubber is better for this but way worse in the river on slippery rocks. There is always going to be a trade off with which sole you choose. Our default here on the west coast is felt or felt and studs
I understand they are comfortable and light, but how is the durability? Anyone where it two or more years?
Yes! We have a couple employees here that have worn these boots in that time frame and yes they are holding up very well. We really like this boot our problem is trying to keep it in stock!
Yes these are lightweight, however my lace loops keep breaking off and toe box is delaminating. I got a year of use of of these $200.00 boots, I bought Danner River Salt boots 2 years ago and these are the holding up well.
All SIMMS are Made in CHINA! Danner are US made, you get what you pay for.
Anything that says lightweight and has lace loops not made of metal I would fully expect to breakdown and not deliever, depsite who the manufacturer is. I've had my Simms Headwaters boots for 5-6 seasons with easily 300 days of hiking/wade fishing on them and the only thing I wish I could do would have them re-soled. You purchased the wrong product for a savings of a few dollars, my friend.
It is difficult to accept any "review" from a company rep.
Agree. They would obviously have to be biased to keep their job