Considering a pair of these for the coldest months of the year. Not as my only waders but in addition to my G4Z waders. Looking for feedback on the fit, comfort and walking support of the boot and durability. I do a lot of bushwacking.
Simms Bootfit G3 wader
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I love mine, well worth the expense for cold fishing imho. I find the boot a bit smaller than I expected but overall very comfortable to walk in.
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Man, all I really know is cold water. I'm quite happy with my Simms Exstream bootfoots, the muckboot version. I prefer them almost year-round to my Simms stockingfoots, for comfort, convience and warmth.
That said, when they need replaced I'll strongly consider the Cabelas, given the value.
I'm sure the G3 bootfoots are fantastic too.
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Bushwacking...?
If you're really bushwacking you don't want bootfoots. Very little support, a lot of foot slippage inside the boots. If you walk a lot, bushwack, you don't want bootfoots. I have those bootfoots but when I need to walk long and hard I wouldn't consider using them.
If you're really bushwacking you don't want bootfoots. Very little support, a lot of foot slippage inside the boots. If you walk a lot, bushwack, you don't want bootfoots. I have those bootfoots but when I need to walk long and hard I wouldn't consider using them.
That is the info I am looking for. Looks like there is enough good press out there on the bootfits to own a pair, but will have to lace up the boots on the G4z's to go for a hike. Thanks to all, looks like I will have both.
Rolf is on point here. That said, while the boot isn't as study as the G3 Guide boots I also own, the slippage can be minimize with the proper fit. My advise is to order the G3 bootfoot as a custom order and make sure you don't go off the rack as the boot to wader sizing is limited.
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I purchased a pair last year and absolutely love them. I wear a size 12 shoe and ordered a size 13. The Bog boots are a hair more snug that the Mucks that were on my Exstreams, but not enough to be an issue. I probably don't need to wear as thick of a liner sock under my Merino wool socks....The bottom line is my feet don't get cold, which was always a huge issue for me before the Exstream & G3 bootfoot.
I do a lot of snow/ice covered uneven terrain walking, scaling hills, steep embankments and tricky wading and have never been concerned about the support they offer. The waders a G3 tough, have plenty of storage and are plenty warm with appropriate breathable layers on the legs and waist area.
The Bottom line is I would buy the waders again having used them for a winter season.
I do a lot of snow/ice covered uneven terrain walking, scaling hills, steep embankments and tricky wading and have never been concerned about the support they offer. The waders a G3 tough, have plenty of storage and are plenty warm with appropriate breathable layers on the legs and waist area.
The Bottom line is I would buy the waders again having used them for a winter season.
Thanks for all the great comments and advise. In the end, I got the G4z again. I have been happy with my 5 year old G4z's and will now use them for backup. I am almost certain I will purchase a pair of bootfits within a season or two, but not as my primary waders.
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