Didn’t help. Still slippery on rock.
"I wish I could give a good review but they just didn’t help. It was almost worse than without them. Oh well."
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Our HardBite Wading Boot Studs - For Vibram® Soles (20 Count) easily convert our StreamTread™ soles to studded.
• 45+ Rockwell hard screw, zinc-plated for corrosion resistance
• Welded carbide gripper pellets enhance traction & durability
• 1/4” hex head sharp point screw can be installed with any ¼” hex nut driver or driver bit
Maximize your traction by adding studs or cleats to your compatible wading boot sole. Find your model and options below.
Here are some general guidelines for selecting what's best for your wading needs:
For Instalation help, check out our YouTube video on stud and cleat tips.
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Simms offers returns on items purchased from the simmsfishing.com website within 60 days. When placing your order, you will have the option to pay $4.98 to avoid additional handling fees should you or a gift recipient need to return any or all items. Alternatively, you may return your item(s) for the flat rate of $11 at the time of return.
Find out more about our easy online returns process here or start a return now.
Items purchased on final clearance, stickers, certain oversize items and custom wader orders are not eligible for returns.
Select oversize and odd-shaped items are not eligible for free shipping on returns as noted in the product description.
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Overall rating: 4.7222223 / 5 from 18 reviews.
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"I wish I could give a good review but they just didn’t help. It was almost worse than without them. Oh well."
— Shawn C. (3/5)
"Like every single item I have taken in from the Simms Company over the past 17 years the Hard Bites are fantastic. I use them in conjunction with the Aluminum Star Cleats on my G3 boots. The addition of hard bites sticks me to the rocks like glue. Whether the Clearwater, the rocky swift waters of the Olympic Peninsula or anywhere here in Alaska I trust my life to the Simms cleat and stud systems. Ard Stetts satisfied Simms customer and 64 years on the waters."
— Ard S. (5/5)
"These studs are better built than the Orvis studs."
— Allen A. (5/5)
"Need some instructions or video examples for mounting these. Ive never used these before and only found information on mounting the larger cleats but not for mounting only studs."
— Joseph M. (5/5)
"Easily screw in my G3 boots. Usually last a year or so before needing repaced. Excellent product"
— THOMAS H. (5/5)
"These add some needed bite to vibram soled wading boots. When installed properly they easily provide a full season of hard use."
— Ron H. (5/5)
"Your Studs kept my Traction unbeatable walking across a small River 2 feet deep going 15 mph. Your products shine on always Thank you Simms. Mark Vandehey."
— Mark V. (5/5)
"Excellent"
— Carlos (5/5)
"Put them in the new boat and they are working great."
— Robert W. (4/5)
"The best studs I've used yet. They stay on and last for the entire season. I guide all wade trips so always walking. They seem to be a harder metal carbide than other brands I have used in the past. I pre-drilled the holes in boots which allowed for easier installation. I have been using these for year's. Thanks for great product. I also have a few felt soled boots that still have all the studs in them also."
— Scott L. (5/5)
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