I have a pair of Simms G4 guide boots with the vibram sole. I've used them fairly heavily this season and I love them. The soles are awesome they grab rocks incredibly well , way better than I expected a rubber sole boot to. As an added bonus the are much more suited for hiking than felt soles are. I fish a lot in the back country and these boots are way better felt soles if you have a fair hike into where you want to fish.
The G4's are a bit pricey though , still can't belive I paid $300 for a pair of wading boots but seeing there condition after a season of heavy use , I think I should easliy see another 4 or 5 seasons out of them. I did alot of Hiking and a lot of wading gravel bottom streams and the soles hardly show any signs of wear.
I think Simms now has a few other models with the Vibram sole now at lower prices. Check them out , you won't be dissapointed.
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