What wading shoe should I buy?

I am about to get some waders and need some wading shoes. I am trying to
decide between ORVIS CONVERTIBLE WADING SHOEs (about $40), ORVIS HENRY'S
FORK STUDDED WADING SHOES (about $32),
SIMMS AQUASTEALTH FLY FISHING GUIDE BOOTS (about $55),
ORVIS BATTENKILL WADING BROGUES (For Men) (about $20)

What are people's opinions on these?

"steve sullivan" wrote in message
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I am about to get some waders and need some wading shoes. I am trying to
decide between ORVIS CONVERTIBLE WADING SHOEs (about $40), ORVIS HENRY'S
FORK STUDDED WADING SHOES (about $32),
SIMMS AQUASTEALTH FLY FISHING GUIDE BOOTS (about $55),
ORVIS BATTENKILL WADING BROGUES (For Men) (about $20)

What are people's opinions on these?

You should avoid pure Agquastealth soled wading boots if the areas you wade are at all slick. That
said, I am extremely satisfied with my STUDDED Simms Aquastealth Fishing Guide boots. They are the
best wading boots I have ever had, and are still going strong after two years of very heavy use. I
expect to get at least 4 years out of them. I am very hard on wading boots and have rarely had any
other boots last more than a season and a half (I'm not just talking soles wearing out, but stitching
breaking and/or holes worn in the shoe itself). The addition of studs to the Aquastealth sole makes
for excellent traction.

The only drawback - you won't be welcome to wear them most people's drift boats .



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Bob Weinberger - La Grande, OR

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"steve sullivan" wrote in message
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I am about to get some waders and need some wading shoes. I am trying to
decide between ORVIS CONVERTIBLE WADING SHOEs (about $40), ORVIS HENRY'S
FORK STUDDED WADING SHOES (about $32),
SIMMS AQUASTEALTH FLY FISHING GUIDE BOOTS (about $55),
ORVIS BATTENKILL WADING BROGUES (For Men) (about $20)

What are people's opinions on these?

It is my opinion that, at those prices, I'd buy a pair of each.

Bob You should avoid pure Agquastealth soled wading boots if the
Bob areas you wade are at all slick. That said, I am extremely
Bob satisfied with my STUDDED Simms Aquastealth Fishing Guide boots.

I have the same pair of boots. They feel very comfortable and provide
good friction.

But... The last time I was fishing I was thinking that there *might*
be a minor problem with the studs these shoes have. When you wade in
rocky streams, the studs - which are of considerable size - make _one
hell of a noise_ under the surface. I mean, if I'm wading in a gently
flowing rocky stream, to the fish it could very well sound like
someone is using a circular saw next to their ear.

I'm not saying that I'm sure this is a problem, but I'd think about
the issue for a while if I was buying a pair of boots now.

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Bob Weinberger wrote:

You should avoid pure Agquastealth soled wading boots if the areas you wade are at all slick. That
said, I am extremely satisfied with my STUDDED Simms Aquastealth Fishing Guide boots. They are the
best wading boots I have ever had, and are still going strong after two years of very heavy use. I
expect to get at least 4 years out of them. I am very hard on wading boots and have rarely had any
other boots last more than a season and a half (I'm not just talking soles wearing out, but stitching
breaking and/or holes worn in the shoe itself). The addition of studs to the Aquastealth sole makes
for excellent traction.

The only drawback - you won't be welcome to wear them most people's drift boats .

I just bought some studded Aquastealths on Bruiser's rec. I'm glad to
hear another happy user. I was a bit skeptical. Hope I like them as much
as you guys. Will give them a workout on the Juan in a couple of days.

Willi

Wow! I'd like to know where you can buy those shoes at prices like that.

Jim Ray (always the wrong shoe size for a great deal)

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"steve sullivan" wrote in message
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I am about to get some waders and need some wading shoes. I am trying to
decide between ORVIS CONVERTIBLE WADING SHOEs (about $40), ORVIS HENRY'S
FORK STUDDED WADING SHOES (about $32),
SIMMS AQUASTEALTH FLY FISHING GUIDE BOOTS (about $55),
ORVIS BATTENKILL WADING BROGUES (For Men) (about $20)

What are people's opinions on these?

I don't know where the original poster got these prices, but I just
purchased a pair of Fly Tech wading shoes at Sierra Trading Post for $55 -
marked down from $110. They usually have a decent selection at excellent
prices. I just saw the Orvis wading Brogues for $21.95 pair (in small
sizes, though). No affiliation, just a happy customer.

Joe C.

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Wow! I'd like to know where you can buy those shoes at prices like that.

Jim Ray (always the wrong shoe size for a great deal)

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"steve sullivan" wrote in message
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I am about to get some waders and need some wading shoes. I am trying to
decide between ORVIS CONVERTIBLE WADING SHOEs (about $40), ORVIS HENRY'S
FORK STUDDED WADING SHOES (about $32),
SIMMS AQUASTEALTH FLY FISHING GUIDE BOOTS (about $55),
ORVIS BATTENKILL WADING BROGUES (For Men) (about $20)

What are people's opinions on these?

"Jarmo Hurri" wrote in message
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When you wade in
rocky streams, the studs - which are of considerable size - make _one
hell of a noise_ under the surface. I mean, if I'm wading in a gently
flowing rocky stream, to the fish it could very well sound like
someone is using a circular saw next to their ear.


that's what i was hearing the last time i went fishing with OP. i though it
was borborygma, or his natural rumbustuousness, or my cooking.

"Lennie Richardson" wrote:

that's what i was hearing the last time i went fishing with OP. i
though it
was borborygma, or his natural rumbustuousness, or my cooking.

Do I detect a Firesign Theater fan? Posibly suffering from a shortness
of pants? ;-)

Chas
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"Cornmuse" wrote in message ...
I don't know where the original poster got these prices, but I just
purchased a pair of Fly Tech wading shoes at Sierra Trading Post for $55 -
marked down from $110. They usually have a decent selection at excellent
prices. I just saw the Orvis wading Brogues for $21.95 pair (in small
sizes, though). No affiliation, just a happy customer.


Those prices are from Sierra Trading Post.


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"steve sullivan" wrote in message
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I am about to get some waders and need some wading shoes. I am trying to
decide between ORVIS CONVERTIBLE WADING SHOEs (about $40), ORVIS HENRY'S
FORK STUDDED WADING SHOES (about $32),
SIMMS AQUASTEALTH FLY FISHING GUIDE BOOTS (about $55),
ORVIS BATTENKILL WADING BROGUES (For Men) (about $20)

What are people's opinions on these?