The natural partner to the Orvis Clearwater wader, and a genuinely good value boot on its own — supportive, durable, and built to be worn hard. This is the rubber sole version.
Features
- Durable synthetic upper with reinforced toe and heel
- Rubber outsole; studdable if you want more bite
- Supportive midsole and ankle collar
- Corrosion-resistant lace hardware
- Drains and dries reasonably fast
Sizes: 8 through 15. Check the selector for current availability; anything not showing we can order in. Current pricing is on the selector above.
Why we point most people to rubber. Felt grips slick, algae-covered rock better than any rubber compound — that part is true and worth respecting. But felt stays wet and holds mud and organisms far longer, which makes it a much better carrier of whirling disease spores and didymo from one drainage to the next. Colorado has not banned felt, but whirling disease has a history in these waters. Rubber plus studs gets you most of the traction with far less risk.
We stock the Clearwater in felt as well if you fish a single home river and prefer it. Either way: scrub, rinse, and dry your boots completely before moving between rivers.
Sizing: boots go over your wader booties, so plan on roughly a full size up from your street shoe, with half sizes rounding up. Too tight is how cold feet start; too loose rolls ankles.
Bring your waders in and try them on over the top — it is the only way to be sure. Call 970-964-9991 and we will have sizes ready when you arrive.
Guarantee: covered by Orvis's guarantee. Bring them to us and we will start the claim.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.
