FROGG TOGGS Men's Hellbender Fishing Wading Boot Felt Or CleatedHellbender Fishing Wading Boot

Just the job

These are just a little oversized which I think is a positive thing. For their size they're quite lightweight. I won't know how well they'll hold up until I've had them for awhile

Received these wading boots a week ago and first impressions are very good. They appear solidly constructed; far better than my old Bass Pro boots which lasted years. I am expecting good things and longevity from these as well. Tried them on with my waders and they are not only comfortable but fit true to size. Nice cleated sole which accepted studs very easily. I have used # 10 X 3/8" plated steel Hex-head screws forever to stud wading boots and found them to be a cheap and effective solution to ANY slippery surface. Looking forward to updating this review once I have had an opportunity to try the boots on-stream.

Fishing

So far I really like the boot being light but sturdy with good support. I felt that the cleats should have been provided as advertised as cleated but the price made up for this. I had already purchased some Frogg Togg cleats (sheet metal screws) so I had these on hand. I install these as in the past on other boots by applying a drop or two of epoxy to the thread with about 1/2 of threads showing. This makes it less messy, then screw the rest of the way in but not over tightening. Use a Qtip with the cotton end snapped off, using just the stick end to apply a couple of drops to the thread. I don't over tighten because I want a nice bead around the seat. Shoe Goo will do the trick as well.

Decided to get a second ones so I had dry pair on multiple days of fishing. They are a great, comfortable boot at a reasonable price. The only fault I found, one of laces broke the first year while I was tracking to my favourite fishing hole, I suggested packing an extra set of laces, just in case, it wasn’t a easy walk out through the bushes!