As my Guide wading boots have been resoled a number of times and when dry they are hard to put on, I have searched for the next pair. I sold my last rubber-soled G4s "experiment" to DD - super easy on & easy off, but slippery for me and just not the right fit. I went to Angler's Covey and tried the G3s but rejected them again (as I did prior) due to fit as they hurt my ankle. All's good as I believe my next pair has just arrived in the mail, Patagonia Foot Tractors. No one had them in COS to try so I went to Backcountry. They were much more expensive than Simms so I hope they work. Around the house they are like slippers so fit seems stellar - the toe box is very big for warmth in thicker socks but fit for control is still great. What makes these so unusual is that they are outfitted with aluminum bars on the sole of the boot. The bars are somewhat maleable and are designed to grab rocks - reviews have raved about this aspect (including a 68 year old western states fisherman who swears by the gen 1 version). I bought the gen 2 version created this year. They might be a little heavy but who notices that in the river - and hiking on dry land long distances might not be as comfy as my Guides. I hope they work for me.
Also, DD will be glad to learn I finally availed myself of the VSP and bought a new pair of glasses. This is after like 8 years in my last pair. Some German metallurgist guy left their aerospace industry to make hypoallergenic frames and optics. OvvO... superlight titanium alloy.
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