Based on your recommendations a while back over the summer, I invested in a pair of Orvis Ultralight boots for my own Coloarado trip. Did four days up in the mountains north of Durango. Each day, there was at least a 3 mile hike in from the trail head to the river before I even started fishing. The Ultralights held up well, and I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to go back this summer!
I absolutely love my Orvis Ultralite boots. They're just so light and comfortable. I have studs in mine and that really makes the grip next level. I was out on the Guadalupe this morning catching some trout, they do good on the limestone.
I've had a pair of these (with studs) now for about 4 years and I will never go back to the boots that look/feel like deep sea diving boots. I've been using mine just the way you described, wet wading mostly. Happy New Year and safe travels.
I got the Orvis Ultralights when they first came out based on a review by the Jensens. I agree they are perfect for hike+fish. I found size 11 was a little tight on me, and I called Orvis’ product designer to talk about adjustments. He told me the main reason they provided the insole/insert was to help people find the best fit. I removed the insole and everything was perfect!
Cool info drew. What worked for me, I hiked in wearing timberland boots which is the brand I liked, and backpacked my wadding equipment in and back out. This may not be for everyone but it worked for me without any hassle. Took me no time to change and hit the trail. Thanks drew. Until next time. 👍 in my neck of the woods ,your boots need felt soles.
Great review. When I shopped for my first pair in early spring this year, I was eyeing these and the Korker Redside boots. The Redsides are only one ounce heavier in total than the Orvis Ultralights. I found the Korker ability to switch/replace soles appealing (haven't switched, replaced, or lost one yet), and the price was $60 better with the Korker. Both are praised for their comfort, so I'll be keeping the Orvis Ultralights in mind when the day comes to replace my Redsides.
Had a pair of korkers and loved the interchangeable soles. Actually, wrote a review on my blog for them years ago about how awesome that feature was. Unfortunately, the little mushroom peg on the back broke and the soles started to come off randomly. But having the ability to hike in one sole and then slap on a felt or studded sole was pretty awesome!
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Thanks for posting this, and your video about outdoor pants. I had asked whether you are wet wading elsewhere. Yup, waders would get torn up with all that brush and deadfall. I can't imagine your boots would be dry by the morning, so thinking you hike out in wet boots too. Those Orvis boots drain, right? I realize a liner and a good hiking sock do wick, I just wouldn't like wet feet all day, every day. When I guided in AK, I wore Xtratufs everywhere. They are very comfortable. I think I'd like a higher boot with a better sole though, for wading. Thinking... 😁
Sweet boots. I have 2 of the Simms Ultralight hikers and love them too. May try Orvis sometime. Thanks for sharing Drew and Happy New Year to you and your family!!
Hey Drew, really like your videos. I use to be a big Orvis fan, but got sideways with their waders. After watching your videos and seeing the abuse you go through on your travels I bought a pair of the Orvis Ultralights for my summer trip to the Rio Grande this year. Keep up the great videos.
I think these would be great for wet wading, and chasing summer smallies here on my local river. Thanks for the review. I’m gonna check these out at my local Orvis here in milwaukee
Looked at these but due to a lack of stores where I could try them on nearby went with the Simms Featherweight Boots. Have put about 25-30 miles on them (hike/wade) since the middle of summer this year. I would agree I prefer to not change boots/socks. I wore them straight with a pair of Darn Tough Merino midweight hikers. No blisters, hot spots, or issues really. And that was after on trip with about a mile of serious boulder scrambling between alpine lakes. The fit on the Simms is closer to a wading boot in my opinion. So I actually went a size down on my boots.
Drew, when wearing your Wading Boots, do you have your sock or your liner against your foot. Which do you put on first. From this video, it sounded like you put your liner on first and then put your sock over the liner. Love your videos.
I’m in the market for another pair of boots and I’m considering the Orvis but concerned about the rubber, I’m a felt guy.. I know you put more miles on boots than anyone I know!!!! And to get three years out of boots is a miracle!!! I know guides that go thru three pair a season.. Do you track how many miles you put on on one of your trips out of curiosity?? And do you loose any weight???
I try to avoid felt to keep from spreading invasive's, especially since I was on a new stream every day and not able to dry the felt out...how didymo spreads! Plus I've had my worst falls hiking in felt along wet banks. Seems felt has great in water traction but on grass slick as ice! I've been impressed with them for sure. I don't keep miles but it would be a lot and in some rugged environments. My wife said I lost 30 lbs but realistically it was probably closer to 20!
@@LooknFishy I understand for sure with your schedule abs the felts!!! I don’t have that issue not yet.. TBD.. Felts suck in the snow too.. I’m discussing it with the fly shop I’m gonna go do a Tryon day I do like my coworkers for that reason if I’m going hiking I can change the soles if I’m fission I can put the filter on if I need studs I can change the studs out that’s why I like to coworkers but they hurt my feet so that’s why I’m looking at the Orvis in the Sims backpack and shoes thanks for answering bud..
Thanks for posting this so quickly Drew. As it turns out these are the same boots I use with my Simms waders when I am using wading. I fitted mine at the local Orvis shop with my waders on so they would be as comfortable as possible while fishing in waders. If you are going to be hiking and then wet wading do you fit them to your normal shoe size while wearing hiking socks or with neoprene booties that match your waders?
This may be a dumb question so I apologize but what are you using for a liner? Do you get your feet wet or you wearing something knee high or whatever to keep water out? BTW, agree with you on those pants! Found them a couple years back. Great work pants, I’m a chef, and Great for hiking/wet wading. I normally wear water shoes in summer but yea they offer ZERO protection.
I’ve tried a LOT of boots, and the Orvis Ultralights are easily top 3 if not #1. I use them year round with studs sometimes. If someone had to make me pick one boot to do it all I’d be in these. Only time I deviate is when I am on real slippery river rock or heavy current w/o hiking.
I've been really happy with mine. Only place I've ever felt like I didn't have solid traction was in Idaho. but it wasn't terrible just not what I have come to expect. Studs will help! But I dig that they are super durable and have great traction on the trail...I spend hours hiking to and from the stream most days!
@@LooknFishy I actually made the decision to buy them from you tubers so thank you for providing review content. I love it all to be honest, keep up the awesome work. Also come out to Washington for some summer run steelhead, could point you in some directions also good, quiet blue lines.
I just watched your 2 videos (boots and pants) but didn’t get what type of socks you should use in order to keep your feet dry? Thank you for the valuable reviews.
Tried several pair from Simms including the shoe version and was not happy. The g4's came apart after a month...metal lace cleat snapped in half and the lace keeper on the tongue tore off. The flyweight shoes ate my ankle's...had blisters on both sides for weeks after my 3-day Ozark smallmouth bass float video from last spring (even tho they say they can be worn against the skin). Glad you like the boots but I'm hesitant now.
hey Drew, bought a pair of those wrangler cargo pants for wet wading. have not had a chance to use them yet but agree that they do feel like they would be durable and dry quickly. So considering the orvis ultralight boot, if i understood you correctly you do not wear a neoprene bootie but a sock for wet wading. So do the boots fit well when wet when wearing a sock? I am heading to the driftless this summer and have neoprene booties that i think are better in t(e water but not as comfortable to hike in. your thoughts please cause i need a new pair of boots
They fit kinda between a hiking and wading boot....more room in the toe box than a true hiking boot which is nice for booties or thick socks. Probably not great for against the skin or sock less. But I wouldn't hike miles wo socks. Wearing the same liner and socks with my hiking boots I have to let out the laces and open the shoe to give you an idea.
I have a pair of these and love them as well. My only issue is they don’t dry very quickly. I squeeze the water out of the ankle support sections and tongue which helps. What process do you go through at the end of the fishing day to dry them out by the next morning? Where do you store the boots when sleeping in your truck? Thanks
I store them on the hood so I don't drive off and forget them lol! Honestly never noticed that but can see where that would be the area to hold water. I usually have to put my wet socks on anyway. But these are definitely a hybrid between hiking and wet wading boot...less absorbing than hiking boots but more than wet wading boots. Personally I want the extra support and cushion in the ankle area...helps when I hike several miles carrying a pack....like the 8 mile weminuche hike last summer.
Drew, have you tried the Orvis Pro Boa waders with the wire lacing system? I just ordered them, haven’t had a chance to try them out yet. I’ve had issues with keeping laces tied on other boots, so I’m going to try these.
No, I'm hesitant on the BOA after the negative reviews they got a few years ago (most users recommend getting a spare BOA). I do have the Orvis Pro but in a regular lace...they are my normal wading boot with waders!
I have Orvis wet wading socks. First ones I've owned. They fill up w water and the water stays in there. Not sure I understand the point of the. Hoping these boots will be a better product
I always add studs to my boots no matter what water I’m on which allows me to wade more aggressively. Good review on the Orvis boots ! Simms also makes a lightweight wading/ hiking boot which is another option….and yes, the streams in Idaho are slick.
Thanks man. Yea I'd add them more but my kayak hates them and my buddies won't let me near their boats lol! I tried the simms Featherlite shoes but didn't have a good experience...boots might be a solid option tho.
They are banned in several states b/c they have the potential to spread invasive plants, etc. For me, wading a new stream almost everyday and in several states it seemed like the responsible thing to do is not wear felt.
It's just a light synthetic layer that goes on first, between your foot and hiking sock...to wick moisture and protect from blisters, hot spots etc. Any place that sells hiking socks will also have liners. Yup, liner, sock, boot.
They fit kinda between a hiking and wading boot....more room in the toe box than a true hiking boot which is nice for booties or thick socks. Probably not great for against the skin or sock less. But I wouldn't hike miles wo socks. Wearing the same liner and socks with my hiking boots I have to let out the laces and open the shoe to give you an idea.
No...felt is illegal in some states/areas (Missouri, Alaska, YNP) and I avoid it b/c of it's ability to spread didymo and other invasives! In my situation, I was in a new stream almost every day even state to state in that time and don't want to spread rock snot from fishery to fishery!
Yep, had a pair with 3 soles and loved them until the peg on the back of one boot broke. Now that sole won't stay secure! Absolutely love the idea of interchangeable soles tho! Here's an honest review I wrote on my old blog from 2016 before the tab broke (about a year later)...looknfishy.blogspot.com/2016/06/gear-review-korkers-buckskin-wading.html?m=1
I rock the darkhorse boots with the replaceable soles and they work well. Have the triple threat studs. Had to use blue loctite on each stud or they fall out. The boots have been good for 150+ trips a year.
No, they are (if I remember correctly a half size large)...they only come in full sizes...so I order the closest to my actual shoe. Size which gives me room for thick socks. Probably a neoprene bootie if I wore one.
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I like orvis pro wading boots for wading. The simms g4's are my go to if I'm going to hike any. The orvis pro's have a stiff upper which restricts movement in the ankle (nice in the stream for footing). The simms are much more flexible so walking is more comfortable.
How are these better than SIMMS? Simms has ALWAYS been by go-to for waders and wading boots there is NONE better. So tell me how these boots are better than ANY SIMMS boots products? I am sure these are better than a crappy pair of Merrell hiking shoes, but that is because you never tried a good pair of hiking shoes like Oboz hiking shoes. Once you try Oboz hiking shoe like the Firebrand II Low B-Dry Hiking Shoes, you will never go back to an INFERIOR Merrell hiking shoes. Which makes me wonder about the Orvis vs Simms issue you have. Give us a HEAD TO HEAD.....then tell us. One pair does not make a great pair when it compared it's self to NONE....NAME NAMES
Based on your recommendations a while back over the summer, I invested in a pair of Orvis Ultralight boots for my own Coloarado trip. Did four days up in the mountains north of Durango. Each day, there was at least a 3 mile hike in from the trail head to the river before I even started fishing. The Ultralights held up well, and I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to go back this summer!
Awesome, glad my experience helped out! Super important to me to share real stuff and not click bait!
Just the comment I was looking for i will be near Durango, CO in May.
Thanks
I absolutely love my Orvis Ultralite boots. They're just so light and comfortable. I have studs in mine and that really makes the grip next level. I was out on the Guadalupe this morning catching some trout, they do good on the limestone.
Looking forward to trying them with the studs!
I know what I'm buying. Really appreciate the detailed reviews on all you accessories. Thanks.
Glad to help
I've had a pair of these (with studs) now for about 4 years and I will never go back to the boots that look/feel like deep sea diving boots. I've been using mine just the way you described, wet wading mostly. Happy New Year and safe travels.
They are fantastic! Happy New Year!
.ove my orvis ultralights! Way better than my old corners. Couldn't agree more with your review!
Thank you, definitely been happy with mine.
I got the Orvis Ultralights when they first came out based on a review by the Jensens. I agree they are perfect for hike+fish. I found size 11 was a little tight on me, and I called Orvis’ product designer to talk about adjustments. He told me the main reason they provided the insole/insert was to help people find the best fit. I removed the insole and everything was perfect!
All of your videos are so helpful and interesting. Many thanks! (Chuck Bailey)
Thank you Chuck. Glad to help!
Drew - I recently bought the Wranglers and just ordered the Orvis boots! Your recommendations are spot on and live up to the hype. Thanks.
Cool info drew. What worked for me, I hiked in wearing timberland boots which is the brand I liked, and backpacked my wadding equipment in and back out. This may not be for everyone but it worked for me without any hassle. Took me no time to change and hit the trail. Thanks drew. Until next time. 👍 in my neck of the woods ,your boots need felt soles.
Always about what works best for you!
Bought myself a pair for Christmas. Thanks for the honest review 👍
Glad I could help
Great review. When I shopped for my first pair in early spring this year, I was eyeing these and the Korker Redside boots. The Redsides are only one ounce heavier in total than the Orvis Ultralights. I found the Korker ability to switch/replace soles appealing (haven't switched, replaced, or lost one yet), and the price was $60 better with the Korker. Both are praised for their comfort, so I'll be keeping the Orvis Ultralights in mind when the day comes to replace my Redsides.
Had a pair of korkers and loved the interchangeable soles. Actually, wrote a review on my blog for them years ago about how awesome that feature was. Unfortunately, the little mushroom peg on the back broke and the soles started to come off randomly. But having the ability to hike in one sole and then slap on a felt or studded sole was pretty awesome!
@@LooknFishy Yes! I knew there was another complaint I was forgetting... and that was it. Fingers crossed I don't break it off.
I will be replacing my Korkers for the Orvis ultralights this season for sure!
I totally agree. I’ve had mine for a year and have been delighted with them.
Crazy good boots!
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Your trout fishing videos this past year & want to wish You and Your Family a Very Merry Christmas 🎄 & God’s Continued Blessings in the New Year Drew 🎉‼️
Thank you for the good vibes!
Thanks for posting this, and your video about outdoor pants. I had asked whether you are wet wading elsewhere. Yup, waders would get torn up with all that brush and deadfall. I can't imagine your boots would be dry by the morning, so thinking you hike out in wet boots too. Those Orvis boots drain, right? I realize a liner and a good hiking sock do wick, I just wouldn't like wet feet all day, every day. When I guided in AK, I wore Xtratufs everywhere. They are very comfortable. I think I'd like a higher boot with a better sole though, for wading. Thinking... 😁
Sweet boots. I have 2 of the Simms Ultralight hikers and love them too. May try Orvis sometime. Thanks for sharing Drew and Happy New Year to you and your family!!
Thanks man. Definitely been happy with mine. Both are solid from what I've heard. Happy New Year to yours also!
-Happy New year for you and your family -and thank you for all your hard work and quality videos and tips. Thanks. Torben
Happy new year and thank you!
Hey Drew, really like your videos. I use to be a big Orvis fan, but got sideways with their waders. After watching your videos and seeing the abuse you go through on your travels I bought a pair of the Orvis Ultralights for my summer trip to the Rio Grande this year. Keep up the great videos.
I think these would be great for wet wading, and chasing summer smallies here on my local river. Thanks for the review. I’m gonna check these out at my local Orvis here in milwaukee
I think so too!
Love my Orvis ultra light wading boots! Cheers! 🍻
Same here!
So needed to hear this review! Thanks Drew, and Happy New Year!
HNY, and glad to share what works for me!
Good stuff thx for the review Drew👍
You bet. Actually tried to get the simms after reading what others say about them but they've been out of stock since December
Looked at these but due to a lack of stores where I could try them on nearby went with the Simms Featherweight Boots. Have put about 25-30 miles on them (hike/wade) since the middle of summer this year. I would agree I prefer to not change boots/socks. I wore them straight with a pair of Darn Tough Merino midweight hikers. No blisters, hot spots, or issues really. And that was after on trip with about a mile of serious boulder scrambling between alpine lakes. The fit on the Simms is closer to a wading boot in my opinion. So I actually went a size down on my boots.
Thanks for the advice, definitely getting a pair.
Happy to share what works for me!
I love my ultralight boots as well. They are super supportive and durable!
Totally agree!
Love my Ultalite wading boots from Orvis! Best Ive ever owned!
Same here!
Can you tell me what your current favorite boots for use with waders are? Btw, thanks for the excellent videos.
Thanks for the info Drew. Did you check out the Grip Studs yet? They’re great! Happy New Year to you and your family. 🍻
Looked at few based off recommendations! Happy New Year!
Drew, when wearing your Wading Boots, do you have your sock or your liner against your foot. Which do you put on first. From this video, it sounded like you put your liner on first and then put your sock over the liner. Love your videos.
Yes that's how I do it. The liner is a hiking type to be worn under hiking socks while hiking...not a wading type.
I’m in the market for another pair of boots and I’m considering the Orvis but concerned about the rubber, I’m a felt guy..
I know you put more miles on boots than anyone I know!!!! And to get three years out of boots is a miracle!!! I know guides that go thru three pair a season.. Do you track how many miles you put on on one of your trips out of curiosity?? And do you loose any weight???
I try to avoid felt to keep from spreading invasive's, especially since I was on a new stream every day and not able to dry the felt out...how didymo spreads! Plus I've had my worst falls hiking in felt along wet banks. Seems felt has great in water traction but on grass slick as ice! I've been impressed with them for sure. I don't keep miles but it would be a lot and in some rugged environments. My wife said I lost 30 lbs but realistically it was probably closer to 20!
@@LooknFishy I understand for sure with your schedule abs the felts!!! I don’t have that issue not yet.. TBD.. Felts suck in the snow too.. I’m discussing it with the fly shop I’m gonna go do a Tryon day I do like my coworkers for that reason if I’m going hiking I can change the soles if I’m fission I can put the filter on if I need studs I can change the studs out that’s why I like to coworkers but they hurt my feet so that’s why I’m looking at the Orvis in the Sims backpack and shoes thanks for answering bud..
How many miles did you drive??
Brilliant review friend.
Thank you kindly
Drew, yep Idaho streams are very slick. I always had felt on my boots. What type of liner do you use?
Thanks for posting this so quickly Drew. As it turns out these are the same boots I use with my Simms waders when I am using wading. I fitted mine at the local Orvis shop with my waders on so they would be as comfortable as possible while fishing in waders. If you are going to be hiking and then wet wading do you fit them to your normal shoe size while wearing hiking socks or with neoprene booties that match your waders?
Yep I get them in my normal shoe size...believe they are a half size large so that helps with bulk from socks!
This may be a dumb question so I apologize but what are you using for a liner? Do you get your feet wet or you wearing something knee high or whatever to keep water out? BTW, agree with you on those pants! Found them a couple years back. Great work pants, I’m a chef, and Great for hiking/wet wading. I normally wear water shoes in summer but yea they offer ZERO protection.
Yep, I a quality hiking liner and thick socks. I don't wear neoprene booties but they fit well also. My feet do get wet.
These were in my top 3 but I found that I loved the BOA system and was willing to sacrifice weight.
Dig the idea of BOA, just heard it had durability issues. Hope they get it worked out!
I’ve tried a LOT of boots, and the Orvis Ultralights are easily top 3 if not #1. I use them year round with studs sometimes. If someone had to make me pick one boot to do it all I’d be in these.
Only time I deviate is when I am on real slippery river rock or heavy current w/o hiking.
I've been really happy with mine. Only place I've ever felt like I didn't have solid traction was in Idaho. but it wasn't terrible just not what I have come to expect. Studs will help! But I dig that they are super durable and have great traction on the trail...I spend hours hiking to and from the stream most days!
@@LooknFishy I actually made the decision to buy them from you tubers so thank you for providing review content. I love it all to be honest, keep up the awesome work. Also come out to Washington for some summer run steelhead, could point you in some directions also good, quiet blue lines.
Deal!
I second this review. Great boots.
Much appreciated!
I have the same boots here in Utah. Picked them up last year 👍🏻
Orvis has great wading boots!
I just watched your 2 videos (boots and pants) but didn’t get what type of socks you should use in order to keep your feet dry? Thank you for the valuable reviews.
My feet get wet. I don't remember the name of the socks. They are several years old...but any good quality hiking sock will work.
Mine are Korkers, studded cleats, need the steel for the big rivers.
I've been looking for a good pair...thanks!
No problem!
I had these, but the Simms ultralight version are unmatched IMO.
Tried several pair from Simms including the shoe version and was not happy. The g4's came apart after a month...metal lace cleat snapped in half and the lace keeper on the tongue tore off. The flyweight shoes ate my ankle's...had blisters on both sides for weeks after my 3-day Ozark smallmouth bass float video from last spring (even tho they say they can be worn against the skin). Glad you like the boots but I'm hesitant now.
hey Drew, bought a pair of those wrangler cargo pants for wet wading. have not had a chance to use them yet but agree that they do feel like they would be durable and dry quickly. So considering the orvis ultralight boot, if i understood you correctly you do not wear a neoprene bootie but a sock for wet wading. So do the boots fit well when wet when wearing a sock? I am heading to the driftless this summer and have neoprene booties that i think are better in t(e water but not as comfortable to hike in. your thoughts please cause i need a new pair of boots
They fit kinda between a hiking and wading boot....more room in the toe box than a true hiking boot which is nice for booties or thick socks. Probably not great for against the skin or sock less. But I wouldn't hike miles wo socks. Wearing the same liner and socks with my hiking boots I have to let out the laces and open the shoe to give you an idea.
i have those boots, they’re exceptional
I agree!
I have a pair of these and love them as well. My only issue is they don’t dry very quickly. I squeeze the water out of the ankle support sections and tongue which helps. What process do you go through at the end of the fishing day to dry them out by the next morning? Where do you store the boots when sleeping in your truck? Thanks
I store them on the hood so I don't drive off and forget them lol! Honestly never noticed that but can see where that would be the area to hold water. I usually have to put my wet socks on anyway. But these are definitely a hybrid between hiking and wet wading boot...less absorbing than hiking boots but more than wet wading boots. Personally I want the extra support and cushion in the ankle area...helps when I hike several miles carrying a pack....like the 8 mile weminuche hike last summer.
Drew, have you tried the Orvis Pro Boa waders with the wire lacing system? I just ordered them, haven’t had a chance to try them out yet. I’ve had issues with keeping laces tied on other boots, so I’m going to try these.
No, I'm hesitant on the BOA after the negative reviews they got a few years ago (most users recommend getting a spare BOA). I do have the Orvis Pro but in a regular lace...they are my normal wading boot with waders!
I have Orvis wet wading socks. First ones I've owned. They fill up w water and the water stays in there. Not sure I understand the point of the. Hoping these boots will be a better product
I always add studs to my boots no matter what water I’m on which allows me to wade more aggressively. Good review on the Orvis boots ! Simms also makes a lightweight wading/ hiking boot which is another option….and yes, the streams in Idaho are slick.
Thanks man. Yea I'd add them more but my kayak hates them and my buddies won't let me near their boats lol! I tried the simms Featherlite shoes but didn't have a good experience...boots might be a solid option tho.
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What waders do you use? I dislike neoprene booties. I had a pair of vortex footie wading pants I loved. Can't find comfortable waders
I have Orvis Pro waders for wade season pretty much for November thru April...after that I'm always wet wading!
@@LooknFishy thank you, I'll check them out
Hey drew . Why don't you use felt boots ?
They are banned in several states b/c they have the potential to spread invasive plants, etc. For me, wading a new stream almost everyday and in several states it seemed like the responsible thing to do is not wear felt.
What do you mean by liner?? Do you mean a neoprene sock?
Could you please explain the "liner" you mentioned in the video. Did you say you put a liner on first, then hiking sock, then boot?
It's just a light synthetic layer that goes on first, between your foot and hiking sock...to wick moisture and protect from blisters, hot spots etc. Any place that sells hiking socks will also have liners. Yup, liner, sock, boot.
I had the same question. Thankfully, the answer is here!
you mention using a liner with these boots, is that a neoprene sock?
No not a neoprene sock, just a hiking sock liner under a thick hiking sock.
I love mine.
They are solid!
Keen are the best hiking boots.
How do these fit? Like traditional wading boots or hiking boots?
They fit kinda between a hiking and wading boot....more room in the toe box than a true hiking boot which is nice for booties or thick socks. Probably not great for against the skin or sock less. But I wouldn't hike miles wo socks. Wearing the same liner and socks with my hiking boots I have to let out the laces and open the shoe to give you an idea.
@@LooknFishy Thanks this is exactly what I'm looking for. so would you recommend going regular size instead of your typical wading boot size?
How would the orvis do in the saltwater?
Thanks
No problem
Do you wear studs with Orvis boot?
No felt? In my experience felt soled boots are a Must.
No...felt is illegal in some states/areas (Missouri, Alaska, YNP) and I avoid it b/c of it's ability to spread didymo and other invasives! In my situation, I was in a new stream almost every day even state to state in that time and don't want to spread rock snot from fishery to fishery!
Korker boots are the best out there. Swap the soles on the spot if you need or just run studded rubber soles
Yep, had a pair with 3 soles and loved them until the peg on the back of one boot broke. Now that sole won't stay secure! Absolutely love the idea of interchangeable soles tho! Here's an honest review I wrote on my old blog from 2016 before the tab broke (about a year later)...looknfishy.blogspot.com/2016/06/gear-review-korkers-buckskin-wading.html?m=1
I rock the darkhorse boots with the replaceable soles and they work well. Have the triple threat studs. Had to use blue loctite on each stud or they fall out. The boots have been good for 150+ trips a year.
i love mine
Same!
Did you have to size up?
No, they are (if I remember correctly a half size large)...they only come in full sizes...so I order the closest to my actual shoe. Size which gives me room for thick socks. Probably a neoprene bootie if I wore one.
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If Orvis ultralights are your go to for wet wading. What are your go to wader boots?
I like orvis pro wading boots for wading. The simms g4's are my go to if I'm going to hike any. The orvis pro's have a stiff upper which restricts movement in the ankle (nice in the stream for footing). The simms are much more flexible so walking is more comfortable.
$10 cheaper at Cabelas/Bass pro and they are Orvis.
Cool deal!
If you start getting concerned about protecting your shins, go to a motorcycle shop and get motocross shin guards.
Haha, nah...scars are part of the experience!
Cost ????
Orvis is generally waaaaay to expensive after you compare.
Thing is , there's NO
$$Dollar amount on comfort....
Oops. You clarified it later!
Simms ultralight flyweight are lighter and better imo
See similar reply to this below...have not been happy with Simms footwear lately!
What is a liner ?
Drew LooknFishy
1 hour ago (edited)
Yep, I a quality hiking liner and thick socks
A thin technical layer that goes on before your hiking socks. Helps with moisture wicking and blisters!
Great videos, just show the product more as opposed to yourself. Just a tip!!
Thanks for the tip!
How are these better than SIMMS? Simms has ALWAYS been by go-to for waders and wading boots there is NONE better. So tell me how these boots are better than ANY SIMMS boots products? I am sure these are better than a crappy pair of Merrell hiking shoes, but that is because you never tried a good pair of hiking shoes like Oboz hiking shoes. Once you try Oboz hiking shoe like the Firebrand II Low B-Dry Hiking Shoes, you will never go back to an INFERIOR Merrell hiking shoes. Which makes me wonder about the Orvis vs Simms issue you have. Give us a HEAD TO HEAD.....then tell us. One pair does not make a great pair when it compared it's self to NONE....NAME NAMES
Have you ever tried Astral shoes/boots for wet wading?