Simms Boots & Sock

I had a little accident with my toe this summer. After a couple of months, I finally had a doctor check it out. He told me I needed to upgrade my wading boots to keep my feet safer from trauma. My old, green, knee-high boots were just not stable enough for stream wading and protecting my feet. I liked those old boots because they were very convenient and easy to slip on and off at the truck. However, they simply didn't have the outer sole and structure to climb terrain and forge streams securely.

After some research, I decided to forget the slip on convenience and go as light as possible with boots designed for wading streams. These Simms Flyweight Boots and Simms Merino Wool Socks should be perfect for my small streams. I also have neoprene socks as an option.

Simms Flyweight Vibram Boot - A fully considered update to one of the most capable, comfortable wading boots in the Simms line, the new Flyweight® Boot is a balanced blend of lightweight, travel-ready performance, grippy Vibram® traction, and the kind of no-quit durability that gets it done.

• Durable and lightweight, TPU-based synthetic woven upper material
• Molded, rubber toe wrap and abrasion panels protect against wear and tear
• Lace-up closure with reinforced eyelets
• High cushion dual-density EVA midsole for comfort and stability
• Vibram® Idrogrip with Traction Lug outsole optimizes stability while walking and wading in water
• The outsole is compatible with Simms Hardbite and Alumibite Star Cleats and Hardbite cleats/studs
• Drain holes to prevent water pooling
• Re-soling available

Simms Midweight Merino - A wool over-the-calf sock designed for wading boots.

• Naturally wicking and odor resistant
• Cushioning in high-impact areas
• Over-the-calf height
• Made in USA
• Machine wash & dry. See garment label for details.

Yup, the green boots have been thrown into the trash can. And, I now have a pair of Simms Flyweight Boots and Simms merino socks for wading into my home streams. I can wet wade in the boots or wear them with my hip waders, either way. Not as easy to put on and off as slip-on boots, but much better for my feet and sure-footedness while wading through small streams.