Simms M's Tributary Boot - Felt
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- Rugged synthetic leather and mesh with scratch rubber overlays in high abuse areas
- Bomber, corrosion-resistant lacing hardware
- Fully-gusseted tongue helps prevent debris from getting inside
- Full neoprene lining for durability and ease of on and off
- 12mm Synthetic Felt Outsole
- Whole sizes only
Description
A classic, great-fitting felt wading boot with all the rugged features that have a proven record of durability and traction in rocky rivers around the world. The Tributary Felt Sole is Simms' entry-level felt wading boot, built with rugged synthetic leather and mesh, scratch rubber overlays in high-abuse areas, and a fully-gusseted tongue to help keep debris out.
Bomber, corrosion-resistant lacing hardware holds a secure fit over the life of the boot, and a full neoprene lining adds durability along with easy on-and-off over a stockingfoot wader. A 12mm synthetic felt outsole delivers classic grip on slick, algae-covered rock, and accepts studs, sold separately, for even more bite in the slickest conditions.
Features
• Rugged Synthetic Leather and Mesh Upper — Scratch rubber overlays in high-abuse areas.
• Fully-Gusseted Tongue — Helps keep sand, gravel, and debris out.
• Bomber, Corrosion-Resistant Lacing Hardware — Built for repeated wet/dry use.
• Full Neoprene Lining — Durability plus easy on-and-off over a stockingfoot wader.
• 12mm Synthetic Felt Outsole — Classic grip on slick, algae-covered rock; accepts studs (sold separately).
Size Guide
Use your regular street shoe size when ordering wading boots - Simms wading boots are designed to accommodate the neoprene stockingfoot of the typical wader.
If you are a half size, then you should size up to the next full size. Women should size down for men's wading boots (ie: a women's USA shoe size 8 would take a men's wading boot size 7).
| Boot Size | Men's US Shoe Size | Women's US Shoe Size |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 8 | 10 |
| 9 | 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 11 | 13 |
| 12 | 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 13 | 15 |
Care
| After Use | What to Do | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Every session | Rinse thoroughly with fresh water, including the neoprene lining, laces, and eyelets. | Grit and residue left to dry accelerates wear on stitching, laces, and eyelets over time. |
| Between trips | Air-dry fully out of direct sun before storing. | Trapped moisture in the neoprene lining can lead to odor and premature breakdown. |
| Switching rivers or watersheds | Rinse and fully dry before use in a different body of water. | Helps prevent the spread of invasive species and pathogens between waterways. |
FAQ
Who is this boot for?
The Tributary Felt Sole is Simms' entry-level felt wading boot, built for anglers who want the classic grip felt provides on slick, algae-covered river rock without paying for the higher-tier features of the G3 or G4 lines. Rugged synthetic leather and mesh with scratch rubber overlays hold up to everyday wading, a fully-gusseted tongue keeps debris out, and a full neoprene lining makes it easy to get on and off over a stockingfoot wader. It suits anglers fishing freestone and tailwater rivers with consistently mossy or algae-covered rock, in states where felt is legal to use. Anglers who fish across state lines or in states with felt restrictions, or who want a lighter and faster-drying boot, may prefer the Rubber Sole version instead; the felt version's strength is traditional traction on slick rock.
Are felt soles legal everywhere?
Felt-soled wading boots are discouraged, restricted or banned in a number of states and countries including New Zealand, Patagonia, parts of Canada, and Alaska due to concerns about spreading invasive species, like didymo and the parasite that causes whirling disease, between waterways. Regulations vary by state and can change, so confirm current rules with your state's fish and wildlife agency before choosing a felt sole -- rubber or studded rubber soles are legal everywhere and are a safe default for anglers who fish across state lines.
Can I add studs to the felt sole?
Yes -- studs are compatible with the felt outsole and are the only add-on traction option for felt (cleats require a rubber or Vibram sole). Studs help felt grip even better on the slickest moss, algae, or slime.
Why choose felt over rubber?
Felt conforms to slick, algae-covered rock in a way rubber can't fully replicate, which is why it's remained popular on rivers with consistently mossy or algae-covered streambeds. The tradeoff is weight (54 oz per pair vs. 50 oz for the rubber version, both size 11), slower dry time, and legal restrictions in some states over invasive species concerns.
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