Comments on: Rambling Review – The Orvis River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:55:22 +0000

In reply to Rohan.

Rohan, That’s awesome. I think you’ll really like these boots. I’m still amazed at how well they hold up. They really are a great boot.

Ben

By: Rohan

Rohan — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:20:52 +0000

I just ordered these, based on you’re review! I ordered the size down as the Orvis site suggested. Fingers crossed!!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:23:42 +0000

These boots are awesome. I bought a pair in May without having read your review and have fished throughout CO, NM and AZ this summer. They are comfortable, even spending 10 hours on the water, and have performed excellent. No signs of wear except for the expected flex creases in the appropriate places. I have only used them with the studs and I like the out of the water as much as in because the studs really grip during the required rock hopping necessary to access some of the best fishing. With regard to the stiffness and tighting, I have found they tighten best when they are wet. These boots are setting up to be my favorite of all time. I paired them with a new set of Orvis Pack and Travel waders which in themselves are awesome. They are so light and don’t restrict movement and haven’t been phased by some pretty demanding brush and rocks. This is a perfect combination of lightness and durability. I have found that you always get what you pay for.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:26:31 +0000

In reply to BrgrFisher.

Brgr,

Thanks for the kind words. Good question too. I have fairly wide feet and have been happy with how the size 10s (my normal size) fits. Going up a size may not be a terrible idea if you have those wide feet and plan on fishing colder water (using extra thick socks). Best bet would be to head into Orvis and give them a try. Best of luck and for the purpose of this review, let me know what you find. Thanks again and tight lines.

Ben

By: BrgrFisher

BrgrFisher — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:49:16 +0000

Agree with others, it’s a great review! I wonder if you might be able to comment on the width of the boot in regards to wide feet. I am blessed with wide size 12s and wonder if a size 13 would fit foot as well as width.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:17:53 +0000

In reply to Carmen. Thanks Carmen. Glad you liked the review. I like videos you've been doing for your site as well. Thanks for the kind words. Ben

By: Carmen

Carmen — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:07:52 +0000

Great review. I’m in the market for new shoes. I’ve been wearing the same cheapie felt bottoms for so long, I keep forgetting I need new ones! Great blog, I plan to visit much more.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:47:58 +0000

Glad you liked it. Let me know what you end up buying. Thanks again.

Ben

By: troutrageous1

troutrageous1 — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 04:18:58 +0000

Thanks for the review. I might just store that for future use. Those look like a pretty good choice, I can see how the Vibram soles would be a selling point. I’ve really got to get a pair of stockingfoot waders at somepoint. I’ve been using bootfoot for the past few years and man if my ankles aren’t worse for it.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:51:59 +0000

Thanks Rohan. Snakes are no good and I definitely understand the desire for higher boots. I’ve heard you guys have some real mean ones down under. Glad you liked the review. I hope to be posting one every week or so. We’ll see how that goes. Thanks again.

Ben