This is a dedicated thread for discussing product review: Patagonia Rock Grip Wading Boots

I fished with guy on here, who had a brand new pair of these a few months ago on the Clyde.
They were in his words, dangerous and rubbish.
He was hardly able to remain upright in the river, and was slipping all over the place.
On day two he added the studs in the hope it would make a difference, they were Patagonia studs made for these boots.
Most if not all came out within a few hours, and he had added glue when fitting them, it made not the slightest difference to the grip he had.
I wont name him, as he works within the tackle industry, and I don't wish to compromise him, however he may see it differently, and hopefully come on and tell you about them.
As for being worth the £160 price tag, IMO they looked like a cheap pair of chopped off wellington boots, NO wading boots are "worth" that money and more, simply rediculous.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

And on the contrary I have two pairs, both with studs (not Patagonia but these : ) and they have been nothing but brilliant over the last two seasons fishing the Wharfe which is much more stony than the Clyde.

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Steven i was a bit reluctant to post, but on the other hand wanted to reply but i was at work.. The boots were indeed bl00dy dangerous without the studs.. With the studs they were a lot better the only problem was the original studs came loose within a couple of steps.. Patagonia have recognized there mistake and changed the studs to ones that look more like flyfishwithme is showing.. And from what i been hearing they are changing a lot more, i don't know the names yet but they are bars of steel that are screwed into place.. One thing i must say is that they were the best walking wading shoes i have ever owned, they are also very light.. Don't worry that Steven thought they looked cheap i think thats mainly me..

Jerry

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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

Jerry, these are used for ice in tyres and I recommended them to Patagonia (I must confess that I am a Patagonia Pro member but these comments are not in defence of the product just simply what I have experienced).. I place them in using Lochtite 400 (a rubber to metal adhesive) and I use it on all studs irrespective what type it is and what boot,

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"A traditional wet fly addict"

Uk representative and Instructor for Fly Fishing Masters - www.flyfishingmasters.co.uk

Distributor for Terenzio Silk and Artificial Silk Fly Lines - Pay distributor retail price.

sorry i didn't know that, i just browsed trough our inbox but i'm chasing my tail lately so didn't really read the whole thing..
I have been wearing Patagonia for a long time now and have nothing but praise for them, especially the rio gallegos waders they are brilliant, still i think they should have made these boots right the first time.. I didn't know about the lochtite 400, so thanks for the tip..

Jerry

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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

They can't have had much use Phil, you have been in the desert for two years.
Those things look like dry wall fixings.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

And I am rolling in camel sh1te Steven. they are and I can climb all over your back to fish for those that are rising and you are mucking it all up. lol

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"A traditional wet fly addict"

Uk representative and Instructor for Fly Fishing Masters - www.flyfishingmasters.co.uk

Distributor for Terenzio Silk and Artificial Silk Fly Lines - Pay distributor retail price.

Marketing must be one of the most fun jobs there is....

''Proprietary''........................... Experimental, and nobody else is interested.
''Synthetic Leather''.................. PLASTIC.

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