Thnks.Thanks for the great review. Where are these boots made?
Cloth type lace loops usually break down quickly…but those look more stitched heavy so maybe????Thnks for all the interest/comments.
New boots arrived today.. Patagonia Forra boots… I bought these online, so the photo below was my first time seeing these boots in person. At first glance, there are some very obvious differences between these boots and the Simms Flyweight boots.
I’m planning/hoping to fish in the next couple days, and I’ll follow up with first-use impressions.
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Those look great (from both fashion and function perspectives!). Love the no-metal lacing system, and the toes look solid.... Keep us posted. If I could wear something that looks that good and have it serve the purpose, I'd be tickled purple as the tongue inlay!Thnks for all the interest/comments.
New boots arrived today.. Patagonia Forra boots… I bought these online, so the photo below was my first time seeing these boots in person. At first glance, there are some very obvious differences between these boots and the Simms Flyweight boots.
I’m planning/hoping to fish in the next couple days, and I’ll follow up with first-use impressions.
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I REALLY like the stronger toe box upper.Thnks for all the interest/comments.
New boots arrived today.. Patagonia Forra boots… I bought these online, so the photo below was my first time seeing these boots in person. At first glance, there are some very obvious differences between these boots and the Simms Flyweight boots.
I’m planning/hoping to fish in the next couple days, and I’ll follow up with first-use impressions.
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I REALLY like the look of those! I'm more interested in initial comfort and fit. While my Orvis Pro's have held up for the better part of 5+ years (both boots and waders), I wet wade or use dive boots for much of the year, and would love to hear your review on these once you've put them through their paces.Thnks for all the interest/comments.
New boots arrived today.. Patagonia Forra boots… I bought these online, so the photo below was my first time seeing these boots in person. At first glance, there are some very obvious differences between these boots and the Simms Flyweight boots.
I’m planning/hoping to fish in the next couple days, and I’ll follow up with first-use impressions.
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Glad you have a broad understanding of thinking outside the boxHmmmmm.. been looking at websites for a new set of rubber treads since I started reading this.
With a 14 1/2 EEEE foot, I'd need a size 15- 15 1/2. Not many choices out there. I might go back to an old standby and find a pair of hard toe work boots, add studs and a crapload of flexible leather sealant at less than the cost of what's available.
Necessity IS a mother......Glad you have a broad understanding of thinking outside the box
Hmmmmm.. been looking at websites for a new set of rubber treads since I started reading this.
With a 14 1/2 EEEE foot, I'd need a size 15- 15 1/2. Not many choices out there. I might go back to an old standby and find a pair of hard toe work boots, add studs and a crapload of flexible leather sealant at less than the cost of what's available.
Thanks.These go to 15 and some folks use them as wading boots. They have Vibram soles.
You can probably find them cheaper as well.
SF
Thnks for the tip on Obenauf laces… I’ll check them out…@castsN2trees I appreciate your reviews. You mentioned the foot tractors not having enough ankle support for you. Do you believe cushioning/padding helps with ankle support?
I have the felt pata/danner foot tractors and really appreciate their durability, and width. And I got them really quite big, so I lace them down tight as sh*t in the ankle for support, and still have plenty of room in the toe. Works for me. Kinda like the old Gary Borger weinbrenners, but better. Don’t get me wrong, I like the comfy tennis shoe/hiking boot style wading boots; they just don’t hold up for me. Granted, I’m sometimes snorkeling a few miles of shallow river in them in addition to occasionally fishing in them. That really bangs up a boot. When I use them, I tend to use them pretty hard.
Oh and maybe try the Obenauf’s laces. They’re wax impregnated, so not only are they tough as hell, they are also slick and tighten down.
I’ve got an 8.5 EEE size foot and it can be difficult to find a foot fit…. Can’t imagine what you must go through…Hmmmmm.. been looking at websites for a new set of rubber treads since I started reading this.
With a 14 1/2 EEEE foot, I'd need a size 15- 15 1/2. Not many choices out there. I might go back to an old standby and find a pair of hard toe work boots, add studs and a crapload of flexible leather sealant at less than the cost of what's available.