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River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
Cutting-edge EcoTraX™ soles and special nonporous, durable and lightweight microfiber uppers help stem the spread of aquatic invasives while giving you the solid footing you need. EcoTraX soles have a proprietary Orvis-exclusive lug pattern with sharp leading edges to get better traction. Lighter in weight than competitive men's wading boots and more flexible to give the sole more contact for better footing. Rubber at the toe, sidewalls, and heel resists abrasion from rocks and debris for added durability. A hiking boot style and new lacing system adds to the comfortable fit. Removable insole. These men's fishing boots include PosiGrip™ Screw-in Studs to maximize the traction in slippery wading conditions. Imported.Sizes: 6-14. 3 lbs. 8oz. in a size 9.
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Rating Snapshot (124 reviews)
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110 of 124(89%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
Review 1 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Surprisingly good boot !!!,
June 6, 2012
By: dswits
"I recently purchased the River Guard EcoTraX boot. I struggled with this decision for a bit but in the end pulled the trigger on this boot.
I have fished these boots for about one month and find them equal to or better than felt. I found the grip on rocks and slimy rocks to be very, very good. They are incredibly light weight as advertised. The studs are great providing the extra grip on rocks and slim. They seem to be well thought out in their placement and for those who feel they spook the fish I watched trout in clear water stay put, not moving when walking on rocks nearby. Just watch out for the diner floor when you go for breakfast. :-)
One benefit some may not consider about is grip on the ground. I hike into some pretty remote areas, especially steep areas where felt bottoms have been a little dangerous on the slippery pine needles, loose sand, and mud paths. As you can imagine, the Vibram sole is far better than felt on this type of terrain.
- I am not looking back on my decision and absolutely love ‘em"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
Overall Rating:
good buy,
May 29, 2013
By: paleface
"I tramped around in a nice stream in Tioga County PA all rock bottom for about 4 hours,I was sluicing and did not slip once excellent boots very happy with there performance."
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Review 3 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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wading boot,
May 8, 2013
By: mehmaas
"Bought the riverguard ultra light boot,
back in april of 2011.Used them 6 times,and yesterday morning, noticed the stitching coming away on the front of one boot.Done all the maintenance work and more after each fishing session,these boots will get worse.Expensive buy !"
back in april of 2011.Used them 6 times,and yesterday morning, noticed the stitching coming away on the front of one boot.Done all the maintenance work and more after each fishing session,these boots will get worse.Expensive buy !"
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Review 4 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
Overall Rating:
Best Boot Ever,
May 7, 2013
By: MoFisher
"I tried several boots over the last couple of years including Orvis Regular River Guards, LL Beans Grey Ghost, etc., but this Ultralight boot wih th eco Trax soles & studs is amazing. The best feature is it is light weight. All of the others felt like bricks. It also has a very sturdy and comfortable "hiking boot profile"....makes walking under water and over slick rocks very solid. So far...no signs of unusual wear. Laces are fast and secure and with my waders built in rock guards I can comfortably keep them clean... Last but not least the boots look good.. Bottomlline is that these boots are winners."
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Review 5 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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As advertised,
April 16, 2013
By: PointerPaul
from Ontario, Canada
"Ordered these boots without trying them on, using the sizing guidelines. Pretty much a perfect fit! Good traction. No complaints."
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Review 6 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Deception,
April 15, 2013
By: Nicolas11
from Montreal
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"After 20 days on the water i can safely say that the usefull life my river guard ultralight is coming to an abrupt end.
Almost all stitches show considerable wear, the one on the rubber band being partialy gone. The rubber itself is cracked at the base of the shoes. The soles will look like a race car tires at some point in a near future.
I like to walk and explore river. My 80$ major brand hiking boot have more than 100 miles on them and still going strong. Paying a premium price was supossed to give me Quality gear that last. My level of disapointement is hard to put into words....."
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Review 7 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Wading boots that will outlast my feet,
April 11, 2013
By: Turtle620
from Eagle River, WI
"I already have a pair of the River Guard boots that I have been using for 2 years. This was my first wading boot with the rubber soles, and I had my concerns. However after using them a couple of times, I understand how they are different than the felt soles, and made adjustments. Now I am just as secure with the rubber soles as I was with the felt. This is the second pair I am keeping for the future. I am concerned the River Guard's will be replaced with a boot I won't like."
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Review 8 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
Overall Rating:
Good but not so durable,
April 10, 2013
By: Thymallusbum
from Driffield, Yorkshire, UK
"These are the most comfortable wading boots I've ever had & they are easy to clean/disinfect to avoid unwanted transfer of alien organisms (very important on my recent trip to New Zealand).
The studded soles provide excellent grip in all conditions (algae covered rocks, snow & ice, steep muddy banks. They are great for long walk-ins to distant fisheries, away from the beaten track.
Their only draw-back is that I've had 2 pairs in 2 years, both of which have suffered from the sole separating from the uppers. All credit to Orvis for their service. The first pair which had had heavy use were replaced at half cost & the recent pair with much less use were replaced free of charge. A friend has also had the same problem & same free replacement.
Other than this problem they have been 5 star."
The studded soles provide excellent grip in all conditions (algae covered rocks, snow & ice, steep muddy banks. They are great for long walk-ins to distant fisheries, away from the beaten track.
Their only draw-back is that I've had 2 pairs in 2 years, both of which have suffered from the sole separating from the uppers. All credit to Orvis for their service. The first pair which had had heavy use were replaced at half cost & the recent pair with much less use were replaced free of charge. A friend has also had the same problem & same free replacement.
Other than this problem they have been 5 star."
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Review 9 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Solid build, lightweight-Ally on the water,
April 8, 2013
By: WriteFlyGuy
from Reno, NV
"The Ultralight is the best wading boot I've come across in 25 years of fly fishing. I started out with the Clearwater felt, gave into to the Eco movement and tried another brand only to find the competition's boots to be narrow and untrustworthy. This boot feels like a hiking boot, and runs large, accommodating my wide foot and offering plenty of room for wader booty. Traction is superior as well with ExcoTrax soles complete with studs to help grip rocky waters like the Shoshone or the Truckee."
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Review 10 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Comfy boots,
March 22, 2013
By: backpack
from Missoula,MT
"I recently purchased a pair of River Gaurd Boots and I absolutely love them! They are so comfortable and light . Had a pair of felt boots and I have to say I get better traction with these shoes, and are easy to clean. I would recommend that one purchase "Shoe in over boot stud covers", to protect your studs as well as your kitchen linoleum. GREAT BOOTS, ORVIS!"
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Review 11 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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River Guard Wading Boot,
March 6, 2013
By: MoscowMidget
from Soiuthington Conn.
"Too early in the season to try them out. However just by trying them on, they have are a perfit fit, which give me confidence they will perform excellent in the river. Confidence by just trying them on."
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Review 12 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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February 20, 2013
By: pipo
from Augusta GA
"realy good construction and the ligthes boot in the market"
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Review 13 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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what a boot,
February 6, 2013
By: lefishingmachine
from pittsburgh, pennsylvania
"the river guard ultralight wading boot is so well constructed it will probably be the last wading boot i will ever need to buy. after my purchase all my fishing buddies have ordered or say they will order this boot. thanks orvis for another outstanding product."
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Review 14 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Fantastic boots,
January 28, 2013
By: cyclones122
from Arlington, VA
"One of my fishing buddies got these boots as a gift and loved them. I knew I had to get them and try them myself. They exceeded my expectations. Putting them on is a breeze, they are comfortable, wear well, and are super easy to clean. The grip and traction is also great. I think it's better than the felt boots I used to wear. Great product Orvis! Highly recommended!"
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Review 15 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Built like a tank,
January 20, 2013
By: Anonymous
from Woodbridge VA
"These boots are everything I was looking for and more. They are comfortable all day and stick to the river floor like glue. They look good and are light weight. After half a dozen all day trips these boots are barely beginning to get worn. I can't think of any down side to these boots. I consider the boots to be expensive however they are worth every penny."
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Review 16 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Sole Came Off,
January 16, 2013
By: ArkRiverFisher
from Denver, CO
"(This is my second submission of this review. The first submission "disappeared" after a few days.)
After about 75 days on the water in 2012, the sole on one boot came two thirds off. That should not happen on boots that cost $195. In the past I used Simms boots and got approx. 150 days of use. I now own a new pair of Simms."
After about 75 days on the water in 2012, the sole on one boot came two thirds off. That should not happen on boots that cost $195. In the past I used Simms boots and got approx. 150 days of use. I now own a new pair of Simms."
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Review 17 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
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Great boots,
December 31, 2012
By: Jess35
from Columbus, OH
"They are as advertized! Light, easy to put on, and surprisingly comfortable. I also found that they have great traction as I unwittingly stepped into a large patch of ice on the side of a river and didn't slip at all."
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Review 18 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
Overall Rating:
Be on Top of Your Game,
December 29, 2012
By: MtGriz
from Steamboat Springs, CO
"Lightwt, stable, and durable. Good for your local stream and always dependable. I use it in winter and summer, fishing several times a week."
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Review 19 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
Overall Rating:
River Guard Boots,
December 28, 2012
By: Trout57
from Pa
"These boots are oversized. I wear an 11 shoe so I got size 11 boot. I need to pull the laces very tight to keep my foot from moving up and down when I walk. The entire boot is very stiff and looks like it will take some time to break in. Out of the package there was one lug with the head stripped so the wrench provided could not remove this lug. You get 2 spares so you’re covered for this defect. Just not what I expected from an Orvis high end boot. Note that I have not worn them in a stream only around the house to test for fit."
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Review 20 for River Guard™ Ultralight Wading Boot with EcoTraX Soles
Overall Rating:
Excellent and Comfortable,
December 15, 2012
By: WYPA
"I bought a pair for myself and have fished 4 times with my new wading boot. I like them so much I just purchased a pair as a gift for my son. They are very light weight but provide excellent traction and stability in the rocky freestone stream I fish regularly. They seen easier to slip on and off then previous boots that I have used. I followed the sizing guidelines and bought my shoe size = perfect fit with neoprene foot waders."
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