Simms Freestone Felt Wading Boots

Designed to put a stop to invasive species, traveling with you as you fish from spot to spot, these reintroduced felt bottomed boots still have solid grip. Lightweight, and solid in structure, these boots offer alternate resiliency to wading waters. With the embedded stitches, and fewer hiding places, you can keep your favorite watering hole clean and healthy, the way it&';s supposed to be. To allow proper room for the neoprene stockingfoot, find your regular shoe size in the right-hand columns of the size chart 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). A new, more durable improvement on the best-selling felt wading boot 12mm Felt outsole version of the FREESTONEA(R) boot Simm&&';;s StreamTread(TM) platform for heavy-duty wading performance, support & traction Synthetic full-grain leather & scratch rubber upper for all-around durability Neoprene-lined collar for all-around hiking & wading comfort Approx. Weight per pair (size 10): 65.6 oz Materials: Synthetic full-grain leather upper StreamTread(TM) platform 12mm Felt outsole Product Clean & Care: For proper cleaning of your footwear to decreases the likelihood of spreading Aquatic Invasive Species Please follow proper cleaning protocols 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 hourIf 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 footwear in a place where temperatures are stable and normal. Do not store footwear in attics, garages, car trunks or any unventilated spaces Never put footwear in washing machine