Gorge Fly Shop Blog: fishing shoes

Mar 21, 2017

Simms RipRap Sandals And Wading Shoes

All New for 2017

I hope you have a stream near home that offers you the ability to wet wade. Nothing better then summer fishing with cool water running over your feet. Simms has been giving us some great wet wade options for a long time. This year those shoes and sandels are all new and better then ever.

The big notable difference this year is the return of felt. Now an angler gets to choose the best sole type for the water he/she wades. Also both felt and tread soles are stud-able with Simms Hardbite Studs. Here's a preview of what your options are.

Simms RipRap Wading Sandals - Felt

Great combination of felt and tread with carefully placed locations for studs

Simms RipRap Wading Sandals - Tread

No felt, No problem...And still stud capable

Simms RipRap Wading Shoes - Felt

Fully Enclosed to keep debris out

Simms RipRap Wading Shoes - Tread

Walk around town or in the river

Don't forget the Studs. Simms Hardbite Studs will provide the needed traction to keep you vertical on those slimy rock rivers. Easily screw in and remove if you are in a situation you don't want them.

If the opportunity exist, you owe it to yourself to get out and wet wade. Visit The Gorge Fly Shop Online Store for more options and details.

Greg Darling

Gorge Fly Shop Internet Sales Manager | Product Specialist

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Chaco Sandals Review: Worth your Investment?

Great choice for the most demanding adventures!

Chaco Sandals Review:

It is that time of year…..Sandal Time, although for some of you it’s sandal time year round

Footwear is more important then you may think….if your feet are not happy you won’t be either, no matter what! I have personally been wearing my Chaco sandals for well over 7 years now. If you are looking for a sandal that is not only practical for many situations but comfortable and cute (nice looking “for the men readers”) too I suggest getting yourself a pair.

When I first started wearing them I did not realize how multi-functional they would end up being.

Vibram Soles: Wet wade with confidence.

I wear mine while I am working, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and on my Outcast SUP and always appreciate how they work well in any other activity I do in them.. Their adjustable strap system makes it even easier to custom fit the sandal to your foot. And the straps keep them on your feet no matter which activity you are doing.

They are not only durable but the foot bed is made out of antimicrobial material so they resist odors..which we can all appreciate.

Last year Fishpond USA and Chaco merged together to come up with a Custom Chaco made only for Fishpond....They both agreed to donate $5.00 of each sandal sold to the Western Waters Conservancy.

That makes purchasing a pair of these Chaco’s worth your investment.

Chaco Sandals Features:

Excellent grip on wet, muddy and slippery surfaces
A "sticky” but very long wearing compound
Non-marking soles
Z/2® features a wrap-around toe loop that keeps your feet locked to the footbed.
Custom Adjust’em™ Fit adjustable straps feature soft polyester webbing that dries fast and maintains a consistent fit
$5 donation to Western Rivers Conservancy for each pair sold