Great review James... I have been researching wading boots for a while now and pulled the trigger on a pair of G3`s guide, liked how sturdy and the quality feel of this boot I think they will be perfect for the Arsh environment up here in northern British Colombia Canada glad I ran into your review someone that actually purchased a second pair of G3`s..thanks in advance... keep up the good work.
Many thanks for your comment! BC is a beautiful part of the world... I'd love to get back there someday for some fishing adventures. Enjoy your fishing & I'm sure the boots will serve you well 👍
Thanks for your view. These G3 weigh 2182 grams. The Simms freestone weight 1530. That's about 600g per show difference. Do you have a view on the Freestone?
I haven't used the Freestone boots myself, though have friends who have & I haven't heard any complaints. Freestone was traditionally Simms' budget line of wading gear, with savings made on materials & manufacturing, though now they have a more budget friendly line, "Tributary." The G3 boots are designed & made to be more hard-wearing & of higher quality. I haven't had any problems or complaints with weight & remember, this will change a lot when the boots are wet. If light weight is what you are after, I would also look at Simms' "Flyweight" boots... designed to reduce weight, but keep the quality high. There are also lightweight options from other manufacturers.
@@jameslisteroutdoors thank you for your response. Unfortunately, I have heard the flyweights are poor durability looks like I’ll get the free stones and save a little money
Hi Richard, that's a good question... As with all wading boots, it should be one size up over normal footwear to accommodate for thick socks & the waders' neoprene stocking feet. With these, that works for me in US & UK sizes, but not EU size. I normally take street shoes in US 12, UK 11, or EU 45.5-46. My G3 boots are US 13, also labelled as UK 12 & EU 46.
I also use G3, but with aluminum spikes. They do not harm the car or boat, and at the same time hold well on rocks and wood. Without spikes, one fall into the water can damage expensive gear or, even worse, cause harm to your health.
They have drain holes, so are definitely not waterproof. They are very comfortable for hiking in if wearing waders or neoprene wading socks, but are no substitute for proper hiking boots. Another point to consider is that wading boots should be a size larger than your regular footwear to give space for thick socks & waders. With only regular socks, the wading boots will be too large.
Great review James... I have been researching wading boots for a while now and pulled the trigger on a pair of G3`s guide, liked how sturdy and the quality feel of this boot I think they will be perfect for the Arsh environment up here in northern British Colombia Canada glad I ran into your review someone that actually purchased a second pair of G3`s..thanks in advance... keep up the good work.
Many thanks for your comment! BC is a beautiful part of the world... I'd love to get back there someday for some fishing adventures. Enjoy your fishing & I'm sure the boots will serve you well 👍
Thanks for your view. These G3 weigh 2182 grams. The Simms freestone weight 1530. That's about 600g per show difference. Do you have a view on the Freestone?
I haven't used the Freestone boots myself, though have friends who have & I haven't heard any complaints. Freestone was traditionally Simms' budget line of wading gear, with savings made on materials & manufacturing, though now they have a more budget friendly line, "Tributary." The G3 boots are designed & made to be more hard-wearing & of higher quality. I haven't had any problems or complaints with weight & remember, this will change a lot when the boots are wet. If light weight is what you are after, I would also look at Simms' "Flyweight" boots... designed to reduce weight, but keep the quality high. There are also lightweight options from other manufacturers.
@@jameslisteroutdoors thank you for your response. Unfortunately, I have heard the flyweights are poor durability looks like I’ll get the free stones and save a little money
How is the sizing on these? Do you need to size up for a good fit with the waders? Or just go with your normal sizing?
Hi Richard, that's a good question... As with all wading boots, it should be one size up over normal footwear to accommodate for thick socks & the waders' neoprene stocking feet. With these, that works for me in US & UK sizes, but not EU size. I normally take street shoes in US 12, UK 11, or EU 45.5-46. My G3 boots are US 13, also labelled as UK 12 & EU 46.
I also use G3, but with aluminum spikes. They do not harm the car or boat, and at the same time hold well on rocks and wood. Without spikes, one fall into the water can damage expensive gear or, even worse, cause harm to your health.
Thanks for your comment. How do you find the spikes when hiking on hard surfaces, out of the water?
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Interesting... thanks for sharing 👍
Nice video 👍
Thanks a lot 🙏
I've had 3 pairs no other option for me
Why change a winning formula, right?
Are they waterproof? Or do they have drain holes? I wanted to use them as both hiking and wading boots
They have drain holes, so are definitely not waterproof. They are very comfortable for hiking in if wearing waders or neoprene wading socks, but are no substitute for proper hiking boots. Another point to consider is that wading boots should be a size larger than your regular footwear to give space for thick socks & waders. With only regular socks, the wading boots will be too large.