05-25-2006, 09:01 AM
[black][size 3]Here's another vote for Simms. If you can afford them, they are well worth it. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I have a pair of Hodgman soft rubber(not aqua stealth) soles that are nice, but, they are a replacement pair. The first one's I bought had the rubber bottom separate within two months of use(about 6 fishing trips). I brought them back to the place I purchased them and they replaced them. This pair has worked well for a few years now. These are the boots that I wear on long dry hikes over rugged terrain to get to the water.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Another pair that I have are Orvis felt soled boots that are really light weight and I only use when I fish really slimy and slippery bottomed waters. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I also have two pairs of Simms both with the aqua stealth rubber soles - one pair of the light weights(that I use for float tubing and pontooning) and one pair of the Leather Guide boots with metal studs. About all I can say is that the Simms are just about bullet proof and I've had absolutely great performance from them.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]I personally would recommend the Aqua stealth rubber soles for just about every condition(except long dry hikes over rugged terrain where they wear out faster). Aqua Stealth(sometimes called river rubber) is a very soft rubber material that provides excellent traction in all conditions.[/size][/black]
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[size 3][black]Felt soles provide great traction on slippery moss covered rocky surfaces, but they tend to soak up a lot water, snow and mud and get heavy. [/black][/size]
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[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I have a pair of Hodgman soft rubber(not aqua stealth) soles that are nice, but, they are a replacement pair. The first one's I bought had the rubber bottom separate within two months of use(about 6 fishing trips). I brought them back to the place I purchased them and they replaced them. This pair has worked well for a few years now. These are the boots that I wear on long dry hikes over rugged terrain to get to the water.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Another pair that I have are Orvis felt soled boots that are really light weight and I only use when I fish really slimy and slippery bottomed waters. [/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I also have two pairs of Simms both with the aqua stealth rubber soles - one pair of the light weights(that I use for float tubing and pontooning) and one pair of the Leather Guide boots with metal studs. About all I can say is that the Simms are just about bullet proof and I've had absolutely great performance from them.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I personally would recommend the Aqua stealth rubber soles for just about every condition(except long dry hikes over rugged terrain where they wear out faster). Aqua Stealth(sometimes called river rubber) is a very soft rubber material that provides excellent traction in all conditions.[/size][/black]
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[size 3][black]Felt soles provide great traction on slippery moss covered rocky surfaces, but they tend to soak up a lot water, snow and mud and get heavy. [/black][/size]
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