Thank you for this video and your information. I have been looking and debating on which one and this made my decision easy. I wanted a light weight wading and hiking boot
I have the Simms River Boot, it's kind of like the flyweight but slightly different, it has the orange neoprene sock top to prevent sand and gravel from getting in. They no longer make the model, shucks. Anyway, I checked the fold that Brad had mentioned and sure enough my older model River Boot had the fold in it. But guess what... yeah, I never felt it in the two years I've been using my boots. I do wear a normal white cotton blend sock with my boot and never noticed. Now that does mean you won't feel it. My Mom used to say no feeling, no sense. So maybe it's me. The other thing that isn't so cool is that the toe rubber started peeling back after the first year so I used a little Aquaseal to fix it. But now this year (3rd year in use) I notice that the rubber mesh protector around the heal area is starting to peel and crack. Good thing though is that they have a lifetime guarantee. These kind of boots are the best if you are going to be hiking and fishing for sure. Don't get a wadding boot if you have hiking to do while fishing, they are heavy as hell.
Awesome review! Currently looking for a boot that I can hike 5-10 miles miles round trip in that I can hike and wade in... So far, I was liking the Simms as well. This honest review just crossed them off the list, and the orvis are just too bulky for me. I want to "feel" the terrain but have support as well.. Probably just going to find a good gortex hiking boot and drill some water release holes in them and call it a day at this point!! Currently using some Merrel All Out Blaze water proof hiking shoes, and I love them for wading. Gone thru 2 pair and they have done great. Just looking for an ankle supported boot this time around.
I have the middlefork waders. They recently failed on me on maybe 10th time out. A piece of the rubber int he bootie broke off I guess you can say. Like the size of a qqquarter. Not sure how it happened. Put them on and filled up w water. Found the large size hole. I do a lot of back country hiking so likely they couldn't hold up to the task. Hoping Patagonia will fix or replace them. Not sure how good their warranty is. Anyway about to try these Orvis boots. Would you say they're true to size? I was planning on using them w light weight waders or wet wading socks. Do I need a full size bigger? Do they run big? Sorry if you covered ay of this and I missed it.
Funnily I never noticed the issue you found with the Simms - but I've found they are poor in terms of durability all the fabric upper wore through and stitching fell apart. How did you go with the orvis a few years on are they holding up OK?
What i dont get is these boots are designed for wading yet so many ppl complain how easily they fall apart, and when sent back to the manufacturer u get 'yea its from then getting wet then drying out'....of course they get wet, fkin wading boots
I thought the same. I wouldn't even consider "doubling up" my waders as hiking boots as well. Two completely different schools of thought when it comes to designing these two.
@@87_Northabsolutely. These are wading boots designed to be worn with stocking foot waders. If you want hiking boots to wear with socks get a good hiking boot. Not a fair review and the poster is also not getting the appropriate footwear they are desiring.
What’s with “wadding “? Seemed like across the Atlantic there’s a thing for getting rid of unnecessary consonants ( traveling, focusing etc ). Now you’re bunging in extra ones!? Make up your minds. PS wadding is some sort of pading (sic)
i just dont appreciate these designs. nothing really out there that are a total different style. why these designs not changing? everybody dont want space boots when fishing.
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Thank you for this video and your information. I have been looking and debating on which one and this made my decision easy. I wanted a light weight wading and hiking boot
Hey, thanks for the comparison. Very helpful. Definitely leaning towards the Orvis, as well. Cheers from Australia. PP
Thanks for the review, can you do a video on the insoles and options available.
I have the Simms River Boot, it's kind of like the flyweight but slightly different, it has the orange neoprene sock top to prevent sand and gravel from getting in. They no longer make the model, shucks. Anyway, I checked the fold that Brad had mentioned and sure enough my older model River Boot had the fold in it. But guess what... yeah, I never felt it in the two years I've been using my boots. I do wear a normal white cotton blend sock with my boot and never noticed. Now that does mean you won't feel it. My Mom used to say no feeling, no sense. So maybe it's me. The other thing that isn't so cool is that the toe rubber started peeling back after the first year so I used a little Aquaseal to fix it. But now this year (3rd year in use) I notice that the rubber mesh protector around the heal area is starting to peel and crack. Good thing though is that they have a lifetime guarantee. These kind of boots are the best if you are going to be hiking and fishing for sure. Don't get a wadding boot if you have hiking to do while fishing, they are heavy as hell.
Awesome review! Currently looking for a boot that I can hike 5-10 miles miles round trip in that I can hike and wade in... So far, I was liking the Simms as well. This honest review just crossed them off the list, and the orvis are just too bulky for me. I want to "feel" the terrain but have support as well.. Probably just going to find a good gortex hiking boot and drill some water release holes in them and call it a day at this point!!
Currently using some Merrel All Out Blaze water proof hiking shoes, and I love them for wading. Gone thru 2 pair and they have done great. Just looking for an ankle supported boot this time around.
nice review Thanks.
I have the middlefork waders. They recently failed on me on maybe 10th time out. A piece of the rubber int he bootie broke off I guess you can say. Like the size of a qqquarter. Not sure how it happened. Put them on and filled up w water. Found the large size hole. I do a lot of back country hiking so likely they couldn't hold up to the task. Hoping Patagonia will fix or replace them. Not sure how good their warranty is. Anyway about to try these Orvis boots. Would you say they're true to size? I was planning on using them w light weight waders or wet wading socks. Do I need a full size bigger? Do they run big? Sorry if you covered ay of this and I missed it.
Funnily I never noticed the issue you found with the Simms - but I've found they are poor in terms of durability all the fabric upper wore through and stitching fell apart. How did you go with the orvis a few years on are they holding up OK?
I tried to love these lighter boots but my ankles always bothered me without support
What i dont get is these boots are designed for wading yet so many ppl complain how easily they fall apart, and when sent back to the manufacturer u get 'yea its from then getting wet then drying out'....of course they get wet, fkin wading boots
How are those waders holding up?
Not sure how you would use these boots for hiking. You need to be a size up with waders.
I thought the same. I wouldn't even consider "doubling up" my waders as hiking boots as well. Two completely different schools of thought when it comes to designing these two.
@@87_Northabsolutely. These are wading boots designed to be worn with stocking foot waders. If you want hiking boots to wear with socks get a good hiking boot. Not a fair review and the poster is also not getting the appropriate footwear they are desiring.
What the heck is a wadding boot?
What’s with “wadding “? Seemed like across the Atlantic there’s a thing for getting rid of unnecessary consonants ( traveling, focusing etc ). Now you’re bunging in extra ones!? Make up your minds. PS wadding is some sort of pading (sic)
i just dont appreciate these designs. nothing really out there that are a total different style. why these designs not changing? everybody dont want space boots when fishing.
Seems products cost like gear for astronauts.,,,
Aquanauts my friend. Not recommended for the artificial grass.