Slip them on and off in a hurry for instant comfort and support on the flats. Special front zipper with gusset and side stretch panels to help produce a snug fit and minimize the amount of sand and gravel that can get into the bootie. Front-entry hard-bottom flats hiker holds up on sand flats, mussel beds and coral. Side ports drain water but keep sand out. Gusseted tongue under the front zip entry. Non-marking soles great for flats boats. In sand. Imported.Whole sizes: 7-14. Pair in size 9 weighs just under 32 ounces.
Average Customer Rating:
2.8 out of 5
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3 of 5 (60%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Pull-On Flats Hiker
Review 1 for Pull-On Flats Hiker
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
3
/ 5
These boots need some design modifications,
December 31, 2009
By:
ClayBreakerfrom TN
"After using these boots for a week in the salt flats I was very impressed with the zipper design and the easy on/off. A fellow angler with a lace type of boot design was so frustrated with the hassle of lacing them that he left the boots in the sand at the lodge. A sock is a must, but even with a sock the sand will pour into the boot. I used a 5 inch neoprene gravel guard that I use with my freashwater waders and it worked well. I suggest Orvis look into a design that incorporates a one or two eyelet lace top above the zipper or a velcro closure to reduce the gap at the top of the boot.The use of a seperate gravel guard is also a good option. Please keep the zipper design. I think Orvis has the only design like this on the market."
Review 2 for Pull-On Flats Hiker
Overall Rating:
3
/ 5
good value when compared to competion,
September 25, 2009
By:
Belize
"I have spent many hours in these boots. You deffinitely need to wear socks in these and ALL flats boots/shoes. Only complaint is that the boot lacks the support I need for all day comfort. I weight 250 lbs and probably push the limits too far. I wear them in the water and on the boat all day. Anyone who expects this or any other flats boot to keep out the sand and coral out is a firstimer for sure!"
Review 3 for Pull-On Flats Hiker
STAFF REVIEW
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great boot, if you wear socks,
September 3, 2009
By:
Elkinsfrom Orvis Travel, Sunderland, Vermont
"I have a lot of flats fishing experience and learned the hard way that it is very important to wear socks whenever wading on a flat or fishing on a beach with any kind of footwear on. It is virtually impossible to keep sand out of your shoes, no matter how they are designed. Without a sock the sand that does get in will wear little holes in your skin. I think this boot works well because the wide opening at the top allows me to get them on and off quickly and easily. I wear a tight fitting cotton sock that I fold down over the top of the boot, turning it into a gravel guard. The sock is still tight against my skin so I seldom have a problem getting sand down between my calf and the sock. This is a lot easier than trying to get on a boot that has a tight neoprene cuff built in. I respect the other reviewer's opinions, and understand why they didn't like the boots. I don't think I would either if I had to wear them without socks. The description I read says it has a tight cuff to keep out sand and mud. I don't think that is an accurate description, but I do think that it is a good boot, if you wear a sock. Another tip, take the boot off and keep the sock on when in the boat. That way you won't burn the tops of your feet and you will feel the fly line under your foot if you are standing on it while on the bow of the boat looking for permit."
Review 4 for Pull-On Flats Hiker
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
1
/ 5
Very poor sealing properties,
April 13, 2009
By:
Anonymousfrom Ireland
"Bought a pair to fish the beaches around Cabos. The gritty sand kept getting in the top of the boots and it really hurt. I fixed the problem by putting on cotton socks first, then putting on the boots. I then taped the cotton socks to my shin with a few turns of insulation tape. After this, I folded down the socks over the flats boots and again applied insulation tape tightly to seal the socks to the boots. It done the job. I gave the boots to a friend when I got home...."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Service Team,
May 7, 2009
Orvis Customer Service immediately contacted this customer and apologized for the apparent design flaw of these boots and, also, for any discomfort and inconvenience caused. Orvis thanked the customer for submitting this constructive review; as a consequence of this feedback, the product developer is currently reconsidering the design of the top part of these boots. Of course, you can always buy from us with complete confidence because our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is the strongest in the business; Orvis will exchange or refund a customer’s purchase at any time, for any reason.
Review 5 for Pull-On Flats Hiker
Overall Rating:
2
/ 5
Superior seal?,
July 8, 2008
By:
SavannahManfrom UK
"My local Orvis shop kindly ordered these in a couple of sizes for me to try on. The pair that fitted seemed very comfortable and I would have bought them but for the absence of any kind of seal at the ankle, let alone the superior one mentioned in the catalogue description. There is some elastic at the sides but the top of the boot is too wide for this to be of any use unless you have particularly thick ankles or calves that go down to meet your feet. Otherwise there is nothing to stop them filling with sand, mud or gravel. In other respects these boots do look very good and a little more thought used in their design would probably have make them my boot of choice."
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