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Description
Guides have a knack for bringing new boots to submission—quickly. That’s why Simms designed its Guide Boot to meet the durability and comfort requirements of these high-mileage river keepers. Thanks to superior ankle support and Simms’ exclusive StreamTread™ Vibram® soles, Guide Boots are as at home sleuthing the river for aggressive trout as they are hammering up and over gnarly terrain to reach the primest lies on the planet.Features
- CleanStream™ design utilizes Schoeller®-dynatec mesh panels and waterproof nubuck leather upper for easy cleaning
- TecTuff™ coated leather surrounds ankle for greater support
- Perforated neoprene lining with closed-cell foam and full-coverage molded rubber toe cap
- Contoured NATO speed lacing system with high quality nylon laces
- Waterproof nubuck leather construction with Schoeller® NanoSphere® water-resistant finish
- Approximate pair weight (size 10): 65.8 oz
- Men's whole sizes: 7 - 14
- Click here for StreamTread™ cleat patterns and Vibram® Resoling resources
Technologies
- Size Chart
Men's Wading Boot Size Chart
To allow proper room for the neoprene stockingfoot, find your regular shoe size in the right-hand columns and order the corresponding Simms Boot in the first column. This will typically be one size up from your normal shoe size for men and one size down for women (ie: a women's USA size 8 would take a men's boot size 7).
(Simms Boot size 5 will fit a Youth Size 4, etc.)Simms Wading
Boot SizeUSA
SizeEuro
SizeUK
SizeCM
Size5** 4 37 3 22 6** 5 38 4 23 7 6 39 5 24 8 7 40 6 25 9 8 41 7 26 10 9 42 8 27 11 10 43 9 28 12 11 44 10 29 13 12 45 11 30 14 13 46 12 31 15** 14 47 13 32 16** 15 48 14 33 Not all styles available in all sizes; please see individual boot for size specifics
** Freestone Boot - Streamtread only- Video
CleanStream™
- Product Care
Guide Boot Care:
For proper cleaning of your footwear to descrease the likelihood of spreading Aquatic Invasive Species, please reference our CleanStream™ page.
Guide boots are made water-repellent full grain Nubuck leather. They require little maintenance but should be cleaned and dried.
If using in saltwater always clean and rinse to prevent corrosion.
Use a brush to remove dust and dirt. Choose an old vegetable brush or toothbrush. For maximum thoroughness, remove laces prior to cleaning. Use specialized boot cleaner, saddle soap or maybe a mild dishwashing soap with luke-warm water.
Do not use bar soap or detergents.
Do not place wet boots close to a heat source (fireplace, campfire, wood stove, radiator, heater, sunny windowsill) as this can weaken adhesives and cause materials to become brittle or shrink.
Dry using natural methods (air dry) and try to keep them out of the sun for long periods of time. Boots dry faster when positioned upside-down. If desired, stuff a sheet or two of newspaper into each boot to absorb moisture. Change the paper each hour.
If you see any mold on your boots, brush in a mixture of 80% water and 20% vinegar.
Over time the use of leather conditioners may provide increased water repellency and can prevent cracking and drying of the leather.
Store boots in a place where temperatures are stable and normal. Do not store boots in attics, garages, car trunks or any unventilated spaces.
Never put boot in washing machine.
- Technology
Technologies
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CleanStream™ is a design philosophy that runs through our line of wading footwear. While not specific to a product feature, this designation does indicate that the product includes features and/or materials that are more resistant to "hitch-hiking" organisms – have less exposed stitching, fewer ridges & pockets and utilize non-absorbent materials – all making the boots easier to inspect, clean and dry faster. All of these elements assist anglers in doing their part to prevent the spread of invasive species. For more information, please visit our CleanStream™ page or these organizations: www.cleanangling.org, www.protectyourwaters.net or www.tu.org.
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The StreamTread™ sole featuring Vibram® technology is exclusive to Simms. Co-developed with Vibram®, the leader in sole technology, StreamTread™ provides two distinct advantages compared to other soles. One is a patented 360-degree lug pattern that cuts through moss and mud. The second is a proprietary mix of rubber compounds that offer super grippy traction, are extremely easy to clean and ensure that the boots don’t collect a lot of debris.
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Vibram® soles are built from the bottom up and are designed to overcome very specific obstacles on a variety of terrains. Vibram® invests heavily in research and development of products never overlooking even the most minute detail. Vibram® soles boast innovative compounds and technical sole patterns, specifically developed to meet the challenges of many different environments and applications. www.vibram.us
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Schoeller® NanoSphere® - the nanotech-based finishing technology allows dirt and water to simply run off the surface of the textiles. This mimics the natural self-cleaning effect of certain plants whose leaves always remain clean, because dirt simply cannot adhere to the finely structured surface, and is easily washed off when it rains.
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- Reviews
Customer Reviews
- guide boots BAD Review by andrew
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Overall These are by far the stiffest boots i've ever had. They dont breaking nice the high top rubs your shin, and lastly as mentioned and dont conture to the river bottom which makes it hard to wade in fast water... The soles are so thick you have absolutely no feeling as to whats under your feet, better off to strap on a pair of 2x4s to ur feet.(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Bring back the felt Review by Richard
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Overall The new Vibram soles, even with the StarBite cleats offer very little traction on fast moving rivers with rocky, silty bottoms; I have been swept off of my feet numerous times while wearing these boots. As a temporary replacement, I purchased an el-cheapo pair of felt soled boots and have been using them in the same rivers (Deschutes, McKenzie, Sandy, and John Day) and have had no issues with stability and safety. I cannot recommend these boots with the Vibram soles, and the StarBite cleats don't help at all.
[From Simms]Thanks Richard: We want you to know that we have a Guide Boot with felt for the 2012 season.(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Boot Heaven Review by Fish Bones
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Overall I just finished up my first weekend in my new Guide boots and I just have to say they are amazing! I was surprised at how easy on and off they are as well as comfortable. I have the G4 pro waders and with these boots in combination it doesnt get any better than this. Ignore the cost people because this stuff is amazing and will be cheaper in the end anyway. I put the hardbite studs in the vibram sole and im very happy with the grip! The water was about 40 degrees and all I wore was a cheap and very thin sock and my feet were warm and toasty! Never settle for less my fellow fishermen these boots rock!(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Bomber Wade Boots! Review by Jeramie Prine
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Overall These boots are simply bomber, and very comfortable for those long days! Gone are those cold winter days with twenty pounds of ice, snow, and mud on the bottoms of your feet. The Vibram souls grip well in all conditions, keep waters invasive-free, and are made tough.(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Durable Review by Fish Hawk
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Overall I work for a state agency. We use the guide boot. I snorkeled rivers doing salmon counts. We crawl up rivers on our hands and knees for mile after mile. My boots were awesome. They had been used a couple of season and even after I hiked in them for over 100 miles and crawled up just as many miles on my hands and knees counting fry and chinook zeros they still looked and worked great. They are very comfortable and offer great support. I recommend the star cleat. I dont think the vibram sole and cleat are as nearly effective as felt, but the trade -off of not spreading invasive species is well worth it.(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Guide Boots Review by Terry B.
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Overall Fantastic boots! Comfortable,very supportive and a great fitting boot. Since I've had these boots, gone are the days of stubbed toes or pinched and painful feet because of instream rocks etc. I've had these boots for 3 years with just the normal wear and tear of 100+ days a season chasing atlantic salmon.(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Guide Boots Review by Dino
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Overall After wearing several competitors wading boots for years I was so happy when I stepped into a pair of Simms Guide Boots. These are the most comfortable wading boots I have ever worn. They are durable, easy on and off and are a perfect fit for my big feet. I have been wading in these boots for a few years, at the end of the day my feet feel great. I have never had any sores or other problems. I highly recommned these to anyone looking for a quality wading boot.(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Simms Guide Boot Review by Henry Ramsay
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Overall I bought my first set of Guide Boots two years ago, and they are the best fitting and most comfortable I have ever worn…….period. On a long hike into the Cheeseman Canyon, the Henry’s Fork or the West Branch of the Delaware my Guide Boots feel more like hiking shoes rather than wading boots, and stay comfortable all day, helping me worry more about my fishing instead of my feet. They offer great support and protection and with Star Cleats added offer traction that doesn’t let me miss my felt soles!(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Guide Boot Review by Art Dawe
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Overall Without a doubt this is the best wading boot made. The ankle support is great. I added the aluminum starbites for our slippery tailwater rocks.(Posted on 7/16/12)
- Burly Review by Will
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Overall These Boots are awesome. They are a great all around boot. The studiness keeps your feet comfortable and protected in even the most challenging water. I guide in them on big river water and commando fish in them in small boulder strewn pocketwater. They are even comfortable for hiking out of deep canyons back to camp.The Burliest and the Best boot I have ever worn!(Posted on 7/16/12)
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