Soft science

I liked mine OK, but I wouldn’t wear around oysters though. They are very “soft”. the other thing was that the insole was very slick when wet. I had them roll a time or two.

"shoes" are great....steel toes for oysters

Nix for oysters. The best boots I've found for oysters are the Everlast Reef Boots. If you spend a lot of time in live oysters you'll get two to three years out of a pair. The Soft Science boots aren't designed for an oyster environment, and wouldn't last an hour. I have a pair of the Soft Science zipup boots and a pair of their deck shoes; they are very comfortable.

Thanks guys. Exactly what I wanted to know.

Simms Vaportread for wading solid shell.

I have a pair of the Simms ZipIt Bootie II's that I love for getting out and wading around in warmer waters and on oyster bars. They're narrow, so if you have a wide foot they may not work for you.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/simms-zipit-bootie-ii-fishing-boots-for-men

That's right, if you wear a wide shoe, forget getting Simms to fit your feet. Even going up a size won't work. My last pair was from Cabelas. Every other Simms gear I have is tip-top.

I called Simms and ask for another pair of mid-weight bootfoot waders like my old ones...not in the cards. Those get worn summer and winter, especially in the boats.

jtf said:

That's right, if you wear a wide shoe, forget getting Simms to fit your feet. Even going up a size won't work. My last pair was from Cabelas. Every other Simms gear I have is tip-top.

I called Simms and ask for another pair of mid-weight bootfoot waders like my old ones...not in the cards. Those get worn summer and winter, especially in the boats.

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That’s a very general statement. What Simms wading boots have you tried? I have a very wide foot and have no issues with any Simms boots, shoes or flip flops. Hobbits?

The zippered one, it didn't fit my foot in width or instep. It was hard to get a foot into the boot at all, tried two sizes and called the factory, (those are good folks). Told me the boot runs narrow and they don't make it in wide. That was a couple years ago, perhaps they have a wider version now? My Simms stocking foot and bootfoot waders are aok.

I was trying to fit a boot for surf fishing FL sand in warm weather, one worn with a light weight liner sock.

jtf said:

The zippered one, it didn't fit my foot in width or instep. It was hard to get a foot into the boot at all, tried two sizes and called the factory, (those are good folks). Told me the boot runs narrow and they don't make it in wide. That was a couple years ago, perhaps they have a wider version now? My Simms stocking foot and bootfoot waders are aok.

I was trying to fit a boot for surf fishing FL sand in warm weather, one worn with a light weight liner sock.

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Mine were a little tight but after a while they were perfect. I lost them along the way. I’m trying to wear out a pair of Vaportreads but can’t seem to, they are good boots!

https://barts-bay-armor.com/product/protective-wading-boots/

When/if my Simms wear out, these are next on the list. Comfortable, and good ray protection too.

jpipes said:

https://barts-bay-armor.com/product/protective-wading-boots/

When/if my Simms wear out, these are next on the list. Comfortable, and good ray protection too.

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Have you tried these on? I’m interested...never been hit by a stingray but stepped on a lot, been swiped at probably a few dozen times but I’m in the water wading as much or more than poling or drifting.
Average 3.4 pounds for a pair

Smackdaddy53 said:

Have you tried these on? I’m interested...never been hit by a stingray but stepped on a lot, been swiped at probably a few dozen times but I’m in the water wading as much or more than poling or drifting.
Average 3.4 pounds for a pair

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I haven't yet, but I've heard good things from fishing buddies that have them. They are certainly heavy, but not much more heavy than my simms, and in the water I doubt I'll notice.

I've been swiped at twice, and a good bud of mine has been hit a couple of times, once with ray guards and once without...I feel like it just a matter of time, and the ray guards that we typically use are bulky and terrible, to the point that I never use them anymore.

Shoot, I might buy some today and give you a review.