03-30-2012, 12:08 AM
I have used the Aquastealth sole Simms for over 10 years, never fallen (at least due to boot slipping)
I bought Alan the Simms Vibram sole boots 4 years ago. I also bought the carbide studs. He has never used the studs.
Felt is nice (except walking on snow at times) but the new Vibram soles are just as good.
Lew, I have felt on my Hippers. I am willing and able to cut that off which I will do.
But, seriously, I have walked through mud with these felt soles and the sole is disgusting. Even washing them heavily, they are discolored and they can stink. Never going to happen with rubber. I do agree shoe laces could be a problem, but I see the felt as a more predominant problem. And who knows, maybe shoe laces later on. At least my felt is on rubber boots with no laces[
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The fact that we CAN see the felt as being a potential problem should make this transition understandable.
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I bought Alan the Simms Vibram sole boots 4 years ago. I also bought the carbide studs. He has never used the studs.
Felt is nice (except walking on snow at times) but the new Vibram soles are just as good.
Lew, I have felt on my Hippers. I am willing and able to cut that off which I will do.
But, seriously, I have walked through mud with these felt soles and the sole is disgusting. Even washing them heavily, they are discolored and they can stink. Never going to happen with rubber. I do agree shoe laces could be a problem, but I see the felt as a more predominant problem. And who knows, maybe shoe laces later on. At least my felt is on rubber boots with no laces[
]The fact that we CAN see the felt as being a potential problem should make this transition understandable.
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