Simms Streamtread Vibram Boot Review - The Rivers Edge

Its pretty interesting the responses that we have had to the Vibram Streamtread soles. For every 50 great comments, we hear 1 about how they did not work as well as felt. Here in Montana, the overwhelming response has been very very good this summer. I think a lot of this comes down to that in a few rivers, felt may still be better overall, but in many, the new Vibram is equally as good. I might also mention that cleating your Vibram soles is also a great option for slick rivers.

You're right, I am a guide and felt is much better. I love Simms but I think they are taking the "green" fad a little to far. Alot of people fish either the same stream or streams that are close to each other and there is not a big threat of spreading unwanted species. Plus I have even heard Simms reps telling me that the vibram isnt as good as felt.