Orvis Clearwater boots

[WoodrowCall]

Does anyone wear these, or worn them? I'm looking at buying some boots, and I don't want to spend much on them. I always wet wade until November or so, so I don't use boots or waders much. Any advice or recommendations? Thanks for the help 

[Magoo]

I love my Cabelas Ultralights.  After about two years, they're due for replacement but that ain't such a bad run for the price.  I recently tried on a couple of pairs of Simms and the comfort level (nevermind the weight) was nowhere close.  I bought a pair of Korkers (nifty idea) off of STP and thank Buddha was able to swap those boat anchors for a couple of rod blanks before I ever wore 'em in a river (drowned).

[troutboy_II]

It been a while since I've worn them, but I think the sole is too stiff.  I didn't realize it until I got a pair of Chota STL's which I love.

My $.02.

TB

[WoodrowCall]

Thanks, I am leaning toward to Chotas too. I can buy those at a flyshop, and I always feel good supporting them, rather than some company online.

[flatlander]

Thanks, I am leaning toward to Chotas too. I can buy those at a flyshop, and I always feel good supporting them, rather than some company online.

Why don't you check out Walt's place, ezflyfish.com.  He's both a brick-and-mortar shop and an online retailer.  You can't beat the service. 0--0

[troutboy_II]

Yeah - what he said.  No shops in G=ville any more anyway, dang it.  o-o

TB

[ASUfisherman]

I have been wearing the clearwater boots for about 6 months now and they have held up great.  I have never worn chota's, so I don't know how they compare, but for the price, i think the clearwater boots are solid. They are light, and I have hiked several miles in these boots and been fine.  After several months of fishing in these boots they show no signs of needing to be replaced in the near future.

[WoodrowCall]

Thanks for the recommendation FSU, but now that I'm reading around a little bit, does anyone on here buy boots w/o felt for environmental reasons? I am hearing a lot about transferrance of diseases, etc. between rivers and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with non-felt soles. I'm looking at Simms Vibram soles now, any more opinions?