Best Wading Boots (Tested & Compared)
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
- In this video, we'll be sharing the best wading boots for fishing!
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4. Simms Tributary Felt Wading Boot: amzn.to/2StZA71
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BONUS: KEEN Men’s Newport H2 Sandal: amzn.to/2VVUpix
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 Simms Freestone Wading Boot
2:34 Orvis Encounter Wading Boot
3:26 8 Fans Wading Boots
4:27 Simms Tributary Felt Wading Boot
5:37 Compass 360 Wading Shoes (Cleated)
6:15 BONUS: KEEN Men’s Newport H2 Sandal
7:12 Wading Boots Conclusion
If you’ve been following Our RUclips Channel for a while, you’ll know that we already made a list of the best fly fishing waders on the market this year.
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What you might not know is that most waders are completely useless when you buy them.
That’s right, without wading boots, most waders would simply puncture on the sharp rocks in the river and they aren’t made for being used without a solid pair of boots.
The Best Wading Boots of 2022
1. Simms Freestone Wading Boot
Coming in at around $170, these are a great pair of boots.
Simms is known to produce some great fishing gear. So you know when you purchase something from this brand then you're going to be getting something high-quality.
2. Orvis Encounter Wading Boot
Priced starting at around $80, these are another pair of great value wading boots.
The Orvis Encounter is a great wading boot for the novice. Cheap enough that it won't break the bank while being strong and sturdy enough to last you several seasons of hard fishing.
3. 8 Fans Wading Boots
The 8 Fans Boots are a lightweight and cushioned boot that will be very comfortable for the angler wearing them. The thick soles and the quick draining boots will have you walking in and out of the water comfortably and safely.
Coming in at under $70, we consider these ones of the best cheap wading boots available.
4. Simms Tributary Felt Wading Boot
The Simms Tributaries help to provide you with excellent traction and grip. Allowing you to easily navigate the slick and rocky river bottoms. The upper is made of a strong synthetic material that will keep you fishing season after season.
With a price tag of around $100, you really are getting a lot of value for your money with these boots.
5. Compass 360 Wading Shoes (Cleated)
The Compass 360 Cleated wading boots are solid hiking boots as well as a great wading boot. The weight is a little heavier than some of the other boots on this list, but it is just fine for day fishing without any super long or multi-day hikes.
It's made with non-shrinking nylon. So you don't have to worry about your boots shrinking after continuously drying them after being wet all day.
BONUS: Best Wading Sandal
KEEN Men's Newport H2 Sandal
The lightest and often most affordable option for wading is by picking up a good pair of wading sandals. These are easier to transport, faster to take on and off and often more comfortable.
The downside, of course, is the lack of support and insulation against the cold, but if you have a good pair of insulated waders, or are fishing in the summer, this may not be an issue.
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My korkers are great for being comfortable and I love the boa system but they slip and slide all over the place, I only have the vibrant and the lite studded soles but they even slip and are not reassuring. I guesss I need to get some other soles.
We’re actually going to be doing some reviews on some Korkers gear coming up so good to know.
Do the sandles work well with waiters with booties too?
There are specific wading sandals available actually that many people prefer
Felt soles with studs are a must if you fish on a stoney bottom .Best to find boots that have the felt soles stiched as well as glued on .My old Simms are over 12 years old and the sharp tungstone pointed studs have stood the test of time but the uppers are done now i wish i could get the same boots today but have not been available for a few years now .Tried a few other makes and they mostley fell to bits within a short period of time .Going to try Guideline Altas with stiched and glued felt soles and guideline studs but i dont think any modern boots will live up to my old Simms . Dont get me stated on waders i now buy cheap and replace every year and if i get 2 years then i count myself lucky .
Just remember they aren’t legal everywhere 😁
That is a comprehensive take on some of the options out there.
My questions:
1. how are sandals waterproof?
2. can any pair of hiking boots/shoes/sandals be used with one's waders?
wading boots are not waterproof either 🙈
@@flyasfukfishing8631, they are not, indeed; I have come to think that waterproof boots would only make sense in very few situations I could see myself in.
I would never wear open-heel sandals, though. They offer no protection where the foot is most vulnerable.
How is Korkers not on this list?! Truly best wading boots ever.
Can't fit them all but they may make the next list
Korkers 💯
Keep them. I'll keep my Korkers Dark Horse.
i was surprised to not see these on here, i was thinking about getting a pair here soon
Had a few comments about these. We'll look at getting the team some for testing & review. Cheers!
had a pair of korkers raptor and I got two seasons out of them so much for the " last boot you'll ever buy" so I bought a pair of Vision tossu and I can't find bad thing to say about them
I have vision boots too! Great boots. Only thing I’m finding with mine (Michelin soul don’t remember the name) is they don’t drain from the bottom so they’re heavy for a few seconds after exiting the water.
what are those wraps to prevent water get into boots
You mean the gravel guards? Those are to keep gravel out of the boot to prevent punctures.
@@intoflyfishing good to know, I need them
The opening remark is incorrect, most waders come welded to gumboots in fact. They are made from vinyl and are very inexpensive. I still have my original pair that I bought 30 years ago and they are still serviceable. These days though, I mostly wet wade in Australia as it's warm and flows are generally low. It's only in high flow & cool extremes that I would wear waders now.
Not that I would recommend gumboots, they don't grip slippery rocks at all well. For slimy rocks, you need a felt sole but that sucks on clay, mud & grass. For Clay & mud, you need a deep chunky tread. Korkers come with interchangeable soles for this purpose. However various models over the years have had issues with the soles unclipping or delaminating. The ones I have now, have not been used enough use to be sure on that yet. Also, boots in water don't tend to last well despite the extreme cost of these high end fly fishing bling items. So, don't expect to get value for money despite anyone's recommendations. This is an accessory sport after all. Boa lace systems are reported to break down with great regularity & it's far easier to simply replace a normal lace with a spare or any polyester cordage than to source a replacement boa system for last seasons model boot. Just remember the KISS principle always applies.
Just remember the tackle companies would rather you buy a whole new outfit every season than keep the old one serviceable & price has little to do with that, except perhaps, the more you pay the more it looks like you could probably pay even more.
Sooo are your feet dry then ?
Simms is the best!
Agree! They have some of the best on the market for sure. For me it's between Simms and the R Sonics but both are great waders with great warranties.
@@Goatsontheroad R Sonics how much is warrantie...? Do you have it...?
Tributary’s are trash had mine for a season and they fell apart
Same here, absolute rubbish, from New Zealand.
How is this the best wading boots for 2023 when it was done in 2020 ?
working on updating these. Most boots remain year after year so we update lists with the biggest changes first. Vests next, boots will be sometime soon but our 2023 list only has 2 new pairs on it. These boots still stand. Sometimes the best products (especially rods) last many years before a reasonable update or one that warrants the price bump
3:54 guy smoking an old timey pipe while fishing. This is the epitome of the fly fisherman
Too Bad SIMMS just got bought and now has next to ZERO INVENTORY 2/1/21 I am a retailer for Simms and I cannot get
anything since Sept 2020
Thanks for the insight! We've been hearing some mixed reviews about their warranty now but haven't had to use it yet luckily. Plus inventory has been a MASSIVE problem for fly shops and fly brands during covid across the board.
no patagonia foot tracktor? seriously??? and lots of cheap so-so crap on the top of your list. pffff
We list a variety of gear at a variety of prices. Not sure what is crap on this list? Some great boots here.
So… not a single string/cord tightening boot?! Are you 10 years out of date???
how can it be a 2023 buyer guide when the video is 2 years old 🤷🏻♂️
We are working on updating these starting with the lists with the most replacement products needed. 80% of these boots will remain on the 2023 video so it’s down on our list of urgent videos to update.
IS THIS A SERIOUS REVIEW ????????????? You are leaving out of the review the most versatile and "best value FF boot" in the market today, these are the KORKERS. This review is a bad taste joke!!.
Where do you see review in the title or anywhere in the video? This is a list of products based on our team of 5 professional fly fishing guides testing countless boots. We love Korkers. Didn't make this list although we have some more coming for review soon. Perhaps they'll make the "best value boots" list but that depends on how they match up. Thanks for the constructive comment. Really helpful.
No korkers? Simms flyweight? And what I personally use, Orvis ultralights? You guys really missed the mark here. Not a bad video but I wouldn’t buy any of these for wading.
Also what the hell did you keep teasing for at the end? There was no extra item, trying to get that watch time up guys?
These lists are based on our experience and no those didn't make our list this time. We were talking about the bonus item the sandals. I mention that the video is 5 boots and the bonus at the end is the sandals which is clearly stated in the video and in the chapters. Thanks for the constructive comment.