I'm thinking of studding a pair of cleated rubber thigh waders using those packs of studs sold by Snowbee/Sportfish/Simms (bit pricey, the latter). Any tips about how best to do it, how to space them, or suggestions for other methods of improving grip will be gratefully received.

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I may be wrong ,but I think those studs are meant for felt soles.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

They worked on my daiwa cleated sole neoprene waders,,,,howevr they are prone to ripping out . However no leaks yet

they are hex head self tappers, same as on the back of your washing machine or hardware store, they work just the same on felt.

I reckon that the design would make them prone to ripping out. The screw thread looks like it should be be wider. Are the edges of the soles a better place to put a few studs in, than the centre?

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David, I just put three round the toe area and three round the heel.
It helps when climbing out onto a grass bank and walking down a slope towards the river.
I think rubber soles are probably better without them in the centre, but others may know better.
I got mine from Tackletrade on ebay, about £6.99 with a special tool to fit them, dead easy and I think you get about 30 studs, so plenty left for replacements. S.

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Don't you start again with your hotpoint specials.

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