Wading Boots

[acabtp]

i really like my simms freestone boots with the hardbite star cleats. good support for a long walk to the water, fantastic traction with the cleats. no need to tie/untie each time, just unloop the laces from the top couple lace hooks and slide them off.

i like them enough i'm thinking about getting a second pair this year to run without cleats for when i am drift fishing and don't want to scratch the boat up jumping in and out.

related question: i want to use the boots to wet wade in the late spring, what do you guys all use for a neoprene bootie or sock for that?

[baetis]

LL Bean - lifetime warranty.

[Capt. Lou]

Aquaz waders offers a bootfoot for cold weather use , extremely warm best I've used . Even in 35 degree water very comfortable , they use a Boggs boot with neoprene uppers no chafing or rubbing , with 5 layer uppers ! With zip & standard , zipper style can spoil U for sure !
I've used them for two winters now trout fishing over 100 trips no issues !

[Delawareriver]

Originally Posted by acabtp

i really like my simms freestone boots with the hardbite star cleats. good support for a long walk to the water, fantastic traction with the cleats. no need to tie/untie each time, just unloop the laces from the top couple lace hooks and slide them off.

i like them enough i'm thinking about getting a second pair this year to run without cleats for when i am drift fishing and don't want to scratch the boat up jumping in and out.

related question: i want to use the boots to wet wade in the late spring, what do you guys all use for a neoprene bootie or sock for that?

I use cabelas neoprene socks for it. One pair fits good and tight, abother pair I gotta use a little tape to close up the top to keep gravel out but both work good

[Rickhem]

Originally Posted by acabtp

related question: i want to use the boots to wet wade in the late spring, what do you guys all use for a neoprene bootie or sock for that?

I have a pair of the Simms wet wading socks. My manager recommended them back when I worked in that biz. Anything Simms is really good stuff. I wear those socks with the Chota boots cause they're tighter.....too tight for me using the neoprene stocking foot in the waders. I do enjoy wet-wading too in the warmer months.

[ratherbe]

We carry Patagonia in my shop, could order a pair for you if interested - glad to extend a NJF discount! Let me know

[PocketFisherman]

I'm going to opt for the korkers with rubber and rubber studs. Do you really need felt and/or felt studded if just fishing spring and summer on jersey streams and ruvers?