Yeah, it's hard to know when the Alberta government will go to rubber/vibram soles. I also have the Simms Freestone in felt and recently bought the same boot in rubber to fish the national parks. I will continue to use the felt ones for as long as I can and where I can. Like others have said, I believe they have better traction. If/when they prohibit the felt, I'll put studs or cleats on the rubber ones. I do like this boot. Priced ok and comfortable right out of the box.
Cheers.
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