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No longer “wading” for new waders”
 I was looking for a new set of waders to replace my Orvis® Bootfoot Silver Label™ and what I found out was a lot of wader manufacturers were limiting the manufacture of bootfoot models. It was very hard for me to fond an insulated bootfoot that was a breathable wader and not neoprene. I found one pair of breathable waders but they had a camo pattern.
Orvis® makes a nice product, however, when you plunk down $300 for a pair of waders and they leak and you try to invoke your lifetime warranty then, they ask for extra money. To me that is not acceptable even if it is a solution. They should pony up and eat the cost of repair or replacement (they charged a premium to begin with), then they should cover the costs and provide the customer with the lifetime warranty that they thought they were getting.
Orvis® pulled a stunt a few years back, when their Pro-Guides had the “lifetime warranty” pro-rating on a 4 years basis. Now they don’t even carry that in a bootfoot model. Hence, the Silver Label™ is what I wear now.
Simms® now offers the bootfoot in all models to fill the void left by the other makers as they move more into the stocking foot/lace up boot models. Simms® have partnered up The Muck® Boot Company to offer the anglers and waterfowl hunters the warmest breathable waders available. These boots are tough, long lasting, comfortable and the warmest. The boot Simms attaches to their waders costs $100 retail at Cabela’s. No charge to attach (assembled by an American in Bozeman, MT), so it's reasonable. Inexpensive no: but reasonable for a quality boot. They can attach it to most of their waders including G4 Guide, G3 Guide, Guide, RiverTek, L2, Freestone, Women’s G3 and Women’s Freestone. Here's what they're attaching: Simms now has the new ExStream Bootfoot Waders with an even more exstream Muck® boot, the Arctic Sport™ (rated to 40 degrees below zero). This breathable wader is built for winter conditions and river valley terrain. Any steelhead junky, night fisherman, and cold weather angler will grin ear to ear in the foulest of weathers. These waders Rock! I have been wearing these waders for the last month in Michigan with the water temps in the high 30’s to low 40’s and I have been toasty! Can I get an AMEN. The foot bed and lug sole will make the hikes in and the rocks seem to disappear. Did I mention that they are warm? One pair of wader socks. TOASTY! Make a trip to your local Simms dealer and request this pair of waders or the custom boot program. You will fish longer and enjoy it more. I received this email on Friday from Simms:
"Dallas,
I work in the customer department division of Simms Fishing Products. I see from your warranty registration card that you have recently purchased a pair of Extreme Bootfoot waders. The Extreme waders have actually been taken off of the market due to a material defect and the shops are not supposed to sell them. If you could please give me a call, I would greatly appreciate it and I will set you up to get a pair of G3 stockingfoot waders with Muck Boots attached.
I am sorry for the inconvenience Dallas. I look forward to hearing from you shortly." 
The customer service rep informed me that the company that makes the material should be ready for 2009. She then took my order for a new pair of G3's with my measurements and will have them made and shipped to me in two weeks. I will then ship my pair back to them with a pre paid box they sent. Sweet. Customer Service at its best. Thanks you SIMMS.
Here's the Simms ExStream Bootfoots/with Muck® Arctic Sport™ Boots that will be out in 2009: - Durable QuadraLam™ fabric featuring Thermotron® technology for superior heat absorption and storage
- Bi-component fabric construction absorbs sweat and pumps moisture away from the body
- Heavy-duty front leg panel offers exceptional abrasion resistance
- Fleece-lined hand warmer pocket features interior compartments for hand-warmer inserts
- Exterior chest pocket with zippered closure Featuring Muck® Arctic Sport™ Boots - rated to 40 degrees below zero
- Boots are lightweight vulcanized construction with fleece-lined spacer mesh and 7mm neoprene
- Available in felt or lug sole
- Nylon wading belt included
- Every pair manufactured & tested in Bozeman, Montana
Stay Warm,
Dallas
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