Vibram® Guide Wading Boot - Wading Boots

Description of the Vibram® Guide Wading Boot - Wading Boots:

New for 2009 Simms and Vibram have worked together to produce the Vibram® StreamTread™ sole. An ultra-grippy, super-sticky rubber sole that works as good or better than felt in virtually any wet or aquatic condition. The Streamtread sole is the most aggressive sticky rubber sole available and will give you great traction not only in the water but out of as well. Mud, wet grass, snow and other conditions that can be challenging with other sole options are easily handled with the Streamtread sole. These new soles have been field tested extensively and will perform far better than any rubber soled fishing footwear currently on the market.

Vibram® Guide Boot Features :

• New StreamTreadâ„¢ sole with the Vibram® Idrogripâ„¢ 360 degree traction lug design
• Molded HardBite Stud receptacles
• Water-repellent full grain Nubuck leather construction for durability
• CleanStreamâ„¢ design utilizes Schoeller®-dynatec high abrasion-resistant mesh panels with NanoSphere® treatment for easy cleaning
• ToughTek® material surrounds ankles for greater support
• Mesh tongue & full neoprene lining
• Dual-density molded EVA wedge and TPU molded plate for tortional support
• Molded TPU external heel clip protects ankles and provides support
• Full-coverage molded rubber toe cap for durability and protection
• High quality, non-corrosive brass hardware and contoured NATO speed lacing system with high quality nylon laces

The Vibram soled boots will be a big step forward in anglers' fight against aquatic nuisance species - organisms like didymo, whirling disease and New Zealand mud snails that are transferred to other waterways via felt and matter caught on the boots. Already, New Zealand has banned felt-soled boots and some states are asking anglers to avoid using felt soled shoes. Additionally, Simms boots and waders are designed with the “CleanStream™ technology,�. This philosophy and design uses materials and production techniques to make it more difficult for microorganisms to attach and makes Simms wading gear easier to properly clean.