Originally Posted by
fishin' fool
I have a pair of Simms boots with the same Vibram sole that you just purchased. While I wouldn't say that they allow my boot to stick to the rocks or that they're as good as felt with studs, they work better than I thought they would. I have only one suggestion for you and your desire to try them out on rivers that are tougher to wade, STUDS. I can say from personal experience that on rivers with bowling ball rocks and any slickness to them you will definately want a set of the carbide studs installed in the boot, especially if you are accustomed to felt. The vibram soles simply do not provide the same level of traction.