Leland on Simms L2 Wading Boot: Aquastealth
When you’re tracking down Golden Trout in the Sierra
Nevada, you shouldn't worry about how heavy and uncomfortable your
boots feel on your feet... There‘s only one thing worse than carrying
heavy wading boots into the back-country and that's carrying them out
soaking wet! Simms answer is the L2, a
light and great-fitting wading
boot for
weight-conscious anglers. They are so comfortable, you might
think about using them as your back-up hiking boots! The
quick drying,
leather/mesh, upper
protects and supports your ankles on uneven terrain and the EVA
mid-sole wedge keeps rocks from poking through. This smooth neoprene
lining keeps the inside soft while heel frame devices keep you locked
for added stability. Another
fantastic boot from Simms!
Leland on Specifications
These durable L2 wading
shoes are the narrowest of the Simms boot line-up, so they’re
very
popular among women and anglers with narrower feet. The Simms L2 Wading
Boots are available in sizes 5 to 14 and come in ‘Sterling’, a
green-gray color. This L2 offers the Aquastealth, "gummy rubber," sole for
exceptional durability and backcountry fishing.
Specifications:
- Lightweight, quick-drying synthetic leather/mesh upper
- Perforated neoprene lining for comfort
- Brass speed lacing system
- Heel frame device provides stable footing
- EVA wedge mid-sole for additional cushioning
- Neoprene gusseted tongue
- Sole material: Aquastealth Rubber
- Color: Sterling
Leland on Simms Wading Boots
Do you like swimming in ice cold water? The world
can be a slippery place, especially when you fly fish. As an angler,
your wading shoes are your primary means for contact and control, and
what you lace onto your feet can make a big difference in your comfort,
performance, and safety during your fishing day.
Simms, the world’s leader in wading technology,
has a wading shoe that’s just right for you, whether you’re fishing a
small trout stream, a roaring steelhead river, or a distant saltwater
flat. With eight different models to choose from, Simms wading shoes
are designed to fit correctly for comfort and are built to take a lot
of abuse. Each model of boot, flats sneaker, and river sandal provides superior traction, protection and stability, allowing you to wade with confidence.
Simms offers a choice of sole materials on
several of their boot models to meet your individual needs; high
density synthetic felt, Aquastealth rubber, or a combination of felt or
rubber with carbide–tipped steel studs for maximum grip and durability.
Professional fly fishing guides wear Simms shoes more than any other
brand for a reason. Wade in control, wade with Simms.
- Felt soles are 7/16th high-density felt for extend wear
- AquaStealth is highest friction rubber available
- Studs are Carbide-tipped for extend wear
- Where possible Simms utilizes "CleanStream" technology to help prevent the spread of invasive species
Leland on Simms Fly Fishing Products
It's funny how childhood memories can influence
one's life! Just ask K.C. Walsh of Simms Fishing Products about the
underlying theme of his company and its location. He'll tell you it was
because his grandfather took him fly fishing in Bozeman, MT as a young
man. Funny how what started as a desire by K.C. to work in the fly
fishing industry, turned into the design of the world's best fishing
waders. Funny how that vision of wader design transformed a company
into one that now manufacturers what is considered by many to be the
finest collection of fly fishing –outdoor wear in the entire industry.
Funny? Not really. Just great concepts and a lot of hard work: Welcome
to Simms Fishing Products!
At Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters,
we carry and use only the best fly fishing gear. There’s not enough
time in our hurried world to worry about whether our chest waders or
rain jackets are going to leak. We talk with K.C. quite frequently and
love to listen about his passion for developing the most useful and
highest quality fly fishing gear. We at Leland have toured the Simms
factory, attended their numerous product seminars, and vigorously used
and field tested their equipment and we can tell you flat out; K.C. is
doing it right!
Simms on Simms
“2008 marks a giant leap forward for Simms footwear.
We’ve redesigned our line of wading boots, introducing some of our
lightest and most durable models yet. And while our new footwear is
lighter than ever, we’ve continued to utilize superior materials and
construction techniques for unsurpassed performance in the field.
Additions
to our lineup include the tough but comfortable leather guide boots and
the backcountry-ready Rivershed™ in felt and rubber Aquastealth®. And
you can outfit most of our boots with carbide studs for extremely
slippery conditions. Several of our new models feature our Cleanstream™
design, which facilitates cleaning in order to help prevent the spread
of aquatic invasive species.
Whether you’re fishing in the
current, on the flats or traversing moss covered rocks, all of our
boots, sandals and sneakers feature advanced sole materials such as
high-density felt and AquaStealth® that provide you with the best
traction possible. Because, when you’re in pursuit of fish, you
shouldn’t have to worry about staying on your feet. Designed to
withstand the toughest of fishing environs, Simms footwear utilizes an
assortment of high-tech materials, including water-resistant Nubuck
leather in our all new Guide Boot, to achieve the ideal combination of
comfort and durability. If you’ve got a wide foot or a narrow foot, a
big budget or a small one, we have footwear that will meet your needs
and stand the test of time.
Felt Soles
Felt
soles offer great traction in most conditions. We use thick 7/16th”
high-density felt for extended wear. The felt is perimeter stitched and
cemented to the midsole, ensuring a lasting and durable bond.
Carbide-tipped Studded Felt soles offer increased traction in rivers
with very slippery rocks."
