Wading Shoes

[Plain Old Jim]

I did the same as Bobc. I went to the local Orvis store (no other choice in my small town). I wear arch supports. I was fitted into a pair of Simms with felt soles. But I wore my typical white sock and then a big thick wool sock for the fitting. Now when I wear them I think I just use the wool sock. Must of shrunk a little as someone said. Anywhooooo.....they fit perfect and are great to wear on the stream bank. My little stream doesn't need to be waded in. But then I volunteered to help Game & Fish hike up Black River and shock survey the Native Apache. I then bought a pair of hip sock foot hip waders. My Simms fit right over them and worked great IN the stream. I say get fitted personally or at least go one size up. Getting fit at the store is the best. The first shoe they put on me was a no go right off. Get to a store if you can. I can't afford Simms type stuff, but my wife was there and she bought them for me and insisted on doing it. I am so glad she did. I don't have experience with different boots but I am totally satisfied with the Simms.

Sorry for length of msg.
Just trying to help.

Gem

[MPW]

Look into "korkers", [url=http://www.korkers.com:94bb5]www.korkers.com[/url:94bb5] .
They have interchangeable soles,
felts, studs, studs with felt and
a hiking sole.

Best investment I ever made!

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**MW**


[This message has been edited by MPW (edited 24 January 2006).]

[tlj]

Thanks for all your help! I am so glad I found out about FAOL.

[Later, Peter]

go to the shop that carries boots you'd like to try... wear or bring 2 pairs of heavier socks (one to represent the wader booties)... many shops will have neoprene socks for you to use to try on these boots.
Sturdy, comfortable, ankle support, ease of on & off... are some of the things I look for.
Later,
Peter