Great review James... I have been researching wading boots for a while now and pulled the trigger on a pair of G3`s guide, liked how sturdy and the quality feel of this boot I think they will be perfect for the Arsh environment up here in northern British Colombia Canada glad I ran into your review someone that actually purchased a second pair of G3`s..thanks in advance... keep up the good work.
Many thanks for your comment! BC is a beautiful part of the world... I'd love to get back there someday for some fishing adventures. Enjoy your fishing & I'm sure the boots will serve you well 👍
I’m on my 10 th season on the same Old G3,s in this video and I’m needing some newbies, so I’ll see if I can get these new G3,s , they look like they’ll do a great job. Thanks
I also use G3, but with aluminum spikes. They do not harm the car or boat, and at the same time hold well on rocks and wood. Without spikes, one fall into the water can damage expensive gear or, even worse, cause harm to your health.
Hi Richard, that's a good question... As with all wading boots, it should be one size up over normal footwear to accommodate for thick socks & the waders' neoprene stocking feet. With these, that works for me in US & UK sizes, but not EU size. I normally take street shoes in US 12, UK 11, or EU 45.5-46. My G3 boots are US 13, also labelled as UK 12 & EU 46.
They have drain holes, so are definitely not waterproof. They are very comfortable for hiking in if wearing waders or neoprene wading socks, but are no substitute for proper hiking boots. Another point to consider is that wading boots should be a size larger than your regular footwear to give space for thick socks & waders. With only regular socks, the wading boots will be too large.
Great review James... I have been researching wading boots for a while now and pulled the trigger on a pair of G3`s guide, liked how sturdy and the quality feel of this boot I think they will be perfect for the Arsh environment up here in northern British Colombia Canada glad I ran into your review someone that actually purchased a second pair of G3`s..thanks in advance... keep up the good work.
Many thanks for your comment! BC is a beautiful part of the world... I'd love to get back there someday for some fishing adventures. Enjoy your fishing & I'm sure the boots will serve you well 👍
I’m on my 10 th season on the same Old G3,s in this video and I’m needing some newbies, so I’ll see if I can get these new G3,s , they look like they’ll do a great job. Thanks
10 years is a great return 👌 Thanks for your comment
I also use G3, but with aluminum spikes. They do not harm the car or boat, and at the same time hold well on rocks and wood. Without spikes, one fall into the water can damage expensive gear or, even worse, cause harm to your health.
Thanks for your comment. How do you find the spikes when hiking on hard surfaces, out of the water?
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Interesting... thanks for sharing 👍
How is the sizing on these? Do you need to size up for a good fit with the waders? Or just go with your normal sizing?
Hi Richard, that's a good question... As with all wading boots, it should be one size up over normal footwear to accommodate for thick socks & the waders' neoprene stocking feet. With these, that works for me in US & UK sizes, but not EU size. I normally take street shoes in US 12, UK 11, or EU 45.5-46. My G3 boots are US 13, also labelled as UK 12 & EU 46.
Are they waterproof? Or do they have drain holes? I wanted to use them as both hiking and wading boots
They have drain holes, so are definitely not waterproof. They are very comfortable for hiking in if wearing waders or neoprene wading socks, but are no substitute for proper hiking boots. Another point to consider is that wading boots should be a size larger than your regular footwear to give space for thick socks & waders. With only regular socks, the wading boots will be too large.
I've had 3 pairs no other option for me
Why change a winning formula, right?
Nice video 👍
Thanks a lot 🙏