Great boots very light,great grip and very easy to slip on,very well made and dry out quickly. They handle the scottish terrain very well,i have added the new style cleat to the soles and have yet to slip on grass or rock.

These are the boots to buy if you trail hike and/or wade “aggressively.” I just bought my second pair with the newer StreamTread sole and two packs of AlumiBite Star Cleats because my first pair after four or five years of hard use have just started to show a bit of sole peel on the front end, although they will likely get me through this next season. They have worn and performed better than the previous four pairs of wading boots I have owned. Given the quality of these boots, the price is fair and competitive. How much is a broken leg going to cost you?

These are the boots to buy if you trail hike and/or wade “aggressively.” I just bought my second pair with the newer StreamTread sole and two packs of AlumiBite Star Cleats because my first pair after four or five years of hard use have just started to show a bit of sole peel on the front end, although they will likely get me through this next season. They have worn and performed better than the previous four pairs of wading boots I have owned. Given the quality of these boots, the price is fair and competitive. How much is a broken leg going to cost you?

These boots have provided me with great comfort and stability hiking in demanding backcountry. The lightweight construction allows me to move aroung all day without fatigue. Great traction both in and out of the water.

I got these boots after seeing how much my father enjoyed them, but upon getting mine, I noticed that they were not as comfortable, nor as stable, as my fathers pair. Mine do not have any ankle padding or support in them. Of course I didn't notice this until I used them for one day and was unable to return them. I was quite disappointed because I bought these for the ankle support that I saw on my fathers. Without that padding, they feel like any other competitors wading boot. I am not impressed for what I paid for these.

I bought these boots 2 weeks ago and they are fantastic. I should have purchased these in January 2011 when I bout my Simms Headwaters waders. But I got talked into buying a competitors boot at the fly fishing show. What a mistake, don't buy any others, just get the Simms and you won't be disappointed. No more pinched or hurting feet and ankles.The soles are so good you almost don't need cleats except for the real slimy green rocks.

I've used my fair share of wading boots. I fish hard and put my gear through the paces pretty well. I've had these boots for a year now, with over 90 days on the water. They barely look used. The Rivershed boots are the toughest wading boots I've ever used (though my first pair of Simms). However I have found two issues. The first being that the eyelets that hold the laces are sharp and have a tendency to cut the laces. I had to replace the laces after less than 5 trips, but Simms was there to offer me two new sets for free. I haven't had any issues with the laces since. The second issue is the need for felt. These are my first pair of non-felt boots. I studded and cleated them with the Simms kit and found that they performed well on most surfaces, but I still found myself wishing I had felts. I see that as of this year, Simms has brought back felt in their Guide and Headwater models. It's unfortunate that they have not done so for all their models. Overall these boots are excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Bonne chaussure, taille grand pensez a les mouiller avant de les utiliser l enfillage n en est que plus aisé

Very comfortable and supportive for long hikes to the stream. Carbide studs are a neccessity for traction on cobble substrates. These soles will never replace the traction you get with studded felt but they work reasonably well. Be carefull on those large basalt boulders!

These boots rock. I recently blew out a pair of compeditors boots after only 3 days fishing. When I returned them to my local store the manager informed me that I should have bought Simms from the beginning. I paid a few extra dollars and am now the proud owner of the Rivershed boot and couldn't be happier. They were comfortable from the first outing and I feel that the streamtread grip is fantastic.

great boots, I use them climbing scottish hills to get to and from river yet they have amazing grip in the river, superior to felt. they are lighter when wet, they dont freeze, great grip on mud, snow and gravel. I have also used them in AK and they were great in and out of the boats

great boots, I use them climbing scottish hills to get to and from river yet they have amazing grip in the river, superior to felt. they are lighter when wet, they dont freeze, great grip on mud, snow and gravel. I have also used them in AK and they were great in and out of the boats

Purchased these boots as a replacement for felt bottoms. The vibram soles hold well on slippery rocks. Would not have known that the boot bottoms were not felt. Comfortable walking as well.

All i can say is what a great product. Lightweight, durable, high ankle support, this boot has everything you want for a great price. Best value in a wading boot in my opinion.

This is boot has everything in a boot I'm looking for. Lightweight, durable and very comfortable. Easy entry and even easier removal. The lace system responds well when a better feel is required for tricky river crossings. Adding and removing studs is easy and fast. Great design.

This was my first pair of boots without felt and I am very happy how they handled this last season. Long walks back to the truck are no problem becasue they almost resemble a good pair of hiking boots on dry land. In the water the boots allow me to scramble to net fish and I will be buying another pair if mine ever wear out.

8 out of 10 friends wear this boot and the other 2 want it! Durable. Comfortable. Badass.

Alaska is prohibiting the use of felt at the end of this year and that was the impetus for me to find a new model. I was reluctant to buy these as I have always favored lighter weight wading boots. Over the years I have owned and worn numerous other models. After 60-70 days of use this year I can honestly say they are the best wading boot I've worn. Very comfortable, with good support and cushioning, I often hike long distances and the weight is a non factor. In rocky rivers I use in combination with the star bite cleats and get real good grip. I could probably wear my street shoe size but I prefer to upsize for a little more room and extra sock space.

This is one great boot! After a summer of fishing/guiding in Alaska, the boots are still in great shape. As for fitting, they fit to size so buy them in the size you normally wear. The streamtread is OK but nothing will compare to felt. Add the starbite cleates and you will have better traction than felt. The streamtread does wear better than felt and out of water on muddy banks they work much better.

After wearing felt for 40 years I was skeptical about anything else. As a guide I cannot afford to be falling in the river. I was pleasantly surprised with the sole of the boot. It's not felt, but the traction surprised me. Wear of the tread is quicker than that of felt, but I'm not sure it will ever be able to be helped do to the nature of the material.