Hodgman H3 Wading Boot (Felt)

I wear a 10.5 so picked up the 11’s. They fit perfect with my neoprene socks. Nice quality for the money. Felt held up very well. Stuck to the slippery rocks as good as or better than my older boots that had fallen apart after 20 years of hard fishing (and many repairs). I was a little concerned given some of the images wih the soles/felt torn off. Didn't experience anything like that at all. (But I prepared myself...by picking up some goop and duct tape in case I had to fix them. Didn't need it....) They were comfortable to walk in the river and along the bank. I would not hesitate to buy them again. Got them for an Amazon Warehouse price under 60.00 (thanks to whoever returned them). For the price I think they would be hard to beat!

These are lightweight and comfortable, fit is as expected. I'd say these, and almost all boots with metal lace hooks and eyelets are better suited for fresh water usage and not for use in or around salt water environments. these started showing signs of corrosion pretty quick, even though i am diligent about hosing them down with fresh water after every use

First time using Waders and boots as I am beginning the sport of flyfishing. Fished in September in Montana on rock Creek .The boots held great, no leaking , very comfortable and my feet did not get cold. As a beginner , I didn't want to pay too much for all the gear I needed to buy. These boots were affordable and worked great . I was in the water the most of the trip and learned to trust their grip, just had to be careful when I put them on in the house :-)

I fish off oyster beds and was using sneakers but the shells destroyed the soles pretty quickly so I what these boots. I've use them now for about four trips of about five days. So far the soles have held up extremely welland the boot factor means that my ankles are protected as well. I wear a size 10 1/2, but bought a 13 so I could fit my insulated waders in them. I like them enough that I may buy a 10 1/2 for summer.

These are so much more comfortable than my previous wading boots. I also love the felt soles. They really do prevent slipping on the mossy creek bed.

As a lady fisher Unless you want to spend big on boots you have to order size down using man's sizing charts. Then when you get past that you hope they are not going to be too big or sloppy once wet. Well these Hodgman boots after wearing a couple times don't fit perfect but theey make up for it in sole and material they are made up of. I can see that they can dry and lace up fast, are not ugly after being wet/muddy, and lite yet supportive (if kept tyed tite) I normally wear size 8 to 81/2 so sized down to a 7 in man's s.

Have made about 6 trips in the river, appx 3 hrs each time, and been very comfortable. The felt sole has been great in keeping me from sliding on submerged rocks which was a problem with my rubber waders in cooler months. I use neoprene water socks inside & gravel guards over the boots & can't be happier.

I just got back from Bolivia where I used my new felt boots (no studs) for my fly expedition on the Aqua Negra. I was so impressed with the boots performance, I had to write...they still look brand new! There were guys who had boots 6 times what I paid and they were falling apart. Lots of wading, scrambling boulders and river walking. I got a lot of attention from the other fishermen because of how mine held up. I would estimate that the total amount of walking done over the course of the week was 35km/22miles. Pictures are after the trip....washed well and slow dried in non direct heat.

fits great with my waders