Flats Sneaker
Details
- Sneaker-style wade boots for fishing on or off the boat
- Gum rubber outsole for excellent traction in wet conditions
- Right Angle footbed provides removable support
- Foam lining provides comfort and won't absorb water
- Synthetic face resists abrasions and sheds water
- Saltwater-friendly materials are extremely durable
- Item #SMM00I8
- Upper Material
- synthetic
- Lining
- foam
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- Right Angle (removable)
- Sole
- rubber
- Claimed Weight
- [single, size 8.5] 1lb 4oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4 based on 54 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 16, 2024
Perfect with the Fly weight wading socks
So far I’ve used it wading off the beaches in Belize and have had no issues with them. They are comfy and sturdy. The arches are slightly high if you have flat feet like mine but I quickly got use to them. I also went a half size up to pair them with the Fly weight wading socks.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
April 15, 2024
First class!
First trip in my Simms Flats Sneakers was on a weeklong bonefishing trip to Mars Bay on South Andros. I normally wear a shoe size of 7.5-8 wide, but went with size 9 on the Flats Sneakers with the neoprene socks. Fit was great. We waded some pretty significant distances on a couple of days, and the Sneakers were very comfortable. Glad I got them, and I’d certainly recommend them highly. Caught some nice fish too. I figure it was the Sneakers. Why not!
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
April 11, 2024
Very comfortable wading sneakers with arch support, I can wear these all day without my feet hurting.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
March 4, 2024
A great addition for coastal Texas wading opportunities
perfect for coastal Texas wading opportunities. light yet functional
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
February 20, 2024
Well Designed with Two Shortcomings
Flats Sneakers are much like a light wading boot. It is a great concept for saltwater fishing both on shore and in a skiff or boat. They are well crafted and provide great support. Shortcomings include the unusually narrow width and a boat they squeak rather loudly when you fish from a standing position which spooks the fish. Outside of the two major shortcomings I would have given them five stars.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
February 20, 2024
For narrow feet
I posted an earlier review of these boots and stated the same problem that others had with the soles delaminating if you left these boots to dry in the sun. The other problem that I had with these boots were the comfort. They are very narrow - like a B width. Even ordering them 2 sizes larger did not solve the comfort issue for me. Since I wear a 3E width I bought the Simms Free Salt boot which has a very wide toe box and are extremely comfortable for those of us with fat feet. They weigh almost the same and are built very rugged. I've logged over 100 days of walking the flats with these boots and highly recommend them to anyone that has a wide foot. Simms has a real winner with these boots.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
February 10, 2024
Good boots ... bad soles
Comfortable and with sand guards very good boots. However as others have commented the soles delaminated from the uppers after very moderate use.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
December 22, 2023
Soles fall off..........
I'm surprised by the good reviews and that they still sell these boots. For over twenty years, I have owned and operated a very popular fly fishing lodge for bonefish in the Bahamas. I have seen guests wearing countless pairs of these boots and dressed myself and my guides in them. I have thrown dozens of pairs in the trash, all with detached soles. Unless new, I have never seen a pair of these boots that the soles did not fall off. They will not last a season, they can't be repaired. By far, hands down, the lowest-quality wade boot I have ever seen. Also, they run a full size too small even with thin polyester socks. The pic below is of my third pair, all ended with the same results; shame on me. This pair I had worn no more than a week. I have one more new pair in a box, I'm afraid to get them wet.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
December 20, 2023
Great Product
Fantastic. Very durable and comfortable. I am wading on flats filled with broken coral and limestone and having zero issues. I could not do this without these sneakers. You must wear neophrene socks as some sand and gravel will get in.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
December 4, 2023
Excellent flats shoe
I love wearing these wading sandy hard bottoms in the flats. My go to shoe for summer wades. Very comfortable, lightweight and the shoe offers lots of ankle support! I go a size bigger and wear the neoprene wading socks with them.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
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