Felt-soled waders

[Richard Parsons]

Hi all - I've a pair of Shakespeare waders that have a felt sole and absolutely zero grip. The river I fish has pretty steep banks which, after the current bout of rain, can make conditions underfoot hazardous, to say the least.

My question is; can anyone recommend a non-slip solution? I don't really mind if it's of the permanent variety....

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dave Burr]

Wader studs, about a fiver a packet, available anywhere that sells waders. Just screw 'em in and away you go.

For best results put 5 or 6 around the toe and down the outside of the foot and 4 in a square on the heel.

 

[Richard Parsons]

Thanks for that, Dave...

 

[Mike Wilson]

Felt soles have been around for years and are designed [??] for wading on pebbles . Personally I found them totally useless. I'd be interested in Paul B's view as he will have had many more years experience of 'fluff chucking' around the world than me.
I don't even like studded waders but prefer normal heavy cleated ones. Dunlop used to make them for as little as £20. Mine have lasted so long I can't remember how long ago I bought them. Secret for long lasting is to get a cheap snow boot bag from Lidl [£3] in the winter and always keep them in the bag away from sunlight. Works for boots as well. Sunlight makes the rubber perish.

Mike