Don’t pay a fortune for fishing boot cleats or wading boot cleats. Here is a dirt cheap wading boot stud or fishing boot stud alternative. Here is a diy solution that is much better than using self tapping screws!
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They all work out over time. Honestly, felts or carpet last about as long.
I assume that the 3/8 stud x 1/2” thread length is best for vibram soles? Please let me know before I buy
I like this guy's enthusiasm- if he can get that's animated and excited about a pack of screws, IDK, I want him when I need to hear bad news or something lol. Can you imagine him telling his wife how his day went?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I´m buying a bag of them RIGHT NOW !!!!
Thanks a lot !
I dont fish, but I live in an icy snowy area and this video helped me out a ton!!! Thanks!
Just go to Lowe's and buy sheet metal screws and grind the points down. Works just as well. Cost you about $2.00.
Thanks, Steve. Goat heads were $24 for 30, I got 50 kold kutters for $10. Was going to use screws but with a new pair of Remington skagits, was happy to find kold kutters made specifically to grip. Thanks again.
Thanks as always. A pair of boots I purchased came with cleats. I'll use them but will buy these as a replacement once the exiting ones wear out. For the folks asking, the Cabela's felt waders come with cleats and you can watch for a sale on them. They may or may not be as good as some of the higher name brands but I've usually had good success with their products and the price is right.
Thanks, I just ordered a pack!! I bruised by forearm pretty good last year in the salmon river from just using rubber soled waders.
A helpful tip.
Before drilling them all the way into the Sole of your Boot put some Barge Glue on the threads and then run it down the rest of the way against the sole. You won’t have missing studs after a hard day of hiking/fishing.
Thanks for the video!
The BEST traction screws for wading boots are aluminum as they need to be softer than the rocks you plan to wade on. The reaction between the aluminum stud/bar and the rocks will increase traction. I am ALL for economical ideas though!
Good point, Steave.
I would never pay 32 dollars for those screws. Affirmative.
Have you tried anything else? Cheaper?
Results may vary…these are the ones I have to walk on ice or water and the good thing is they are easy removal, just pull from the back with one hand: (18 USD) and you can walk normal back again.
https://kpaulindustrial.com/trex-6310-adjustable-ice-traction-device-16775.html?gclid=CjwKCAiA9MTQBRAREiwAzmytw-KtCixMv4zTuhVs-UJh7PqnZL14-YxxLPS2MZzMkXysYcM-80v5lhoCol0QAvD_BwE
And these are cheaper, 5 Dollars?
They worth a try.
https://www.ebay.com/i/362157451892?chn=ps&var=631366869918&dispctrl=1
I hope you like the info.
Regards.
Fred.
Use them up here in Northern Michigan all the time. Wouldn't go ice fishing without em!
i will definitely try these i always wanted/needed studs but i couldnt find a cheaper alternative
