Wading Boot Simms Access Boot Vibram

Wading Boot Simms Access Boot Vibram

Lightweight High-Performance Wading Boot

The Simms Access Boot Dark Stone is designed for anglers who cover long distances between trails and rivers and require a lightweight, highly supportive, and exceptionally grippy wading boot. Built as a true “trail-to-river” platform, it combines hiking comfort with advanced wading performance.

At the heart of the design is the innovative Vibram® G.O.A.T. (Grip On Aquatic Terrain) outsole, featuring both Vibram® IdroGrip and IdroGrip Flex compounds. This dual-compound construction delivers outstanding traction on wet rocks, slippery riverbeds, and challenging aquatic terrain while maintaining excellent durability.

The woven TPU upper is lightweight, durable, and highly water resistant, preventing unnecessary water absorption that can add weight during long fishing sessions. Additional TPU overlays protect high-wear areas from abrasion, while the reinforced heel counter provides extra ankle support and stability.

A cushioned EVA midsole ensures all-day comfort, and the self-draining construction quickly removes excess water to keep the boot light and responsive. Integrated drainage ports and corrosion-resistant hardware further enhance performance in demanding freshwater environments.

Key Features:

• Vibram® IdroGrip & IdroGrip Flex G.O.A.T. outsole
• Outstanding traction on wet rocks and riverbeds
• Lightweight woven TPU upper
• Fast-draining construction
• High-cushion EVA midsole
• TPU abrasion-resistant overlays
• Enhanced ankle support

Ideal for: fly fishing, river wading, hiking-intensive fishing trips, and anglers seeking premium grip, comfort, and mobility.

Real-world experiences:

In fishing forums, users particularly praise the shoes’ light weight, high comfort, and excellent traction on wet rocks. However, some users point out that the softer, high-grip sole may wear out faster with heavy use than heavier, more robust wading shoe models.

Color: Dark Stone

The size of the boots is already calculated for use with boots with neoprene feet, so it must coincide with the size of normal shoes.