“These studs are absolutely amazing! Don't waste your time or money on another brand! Recently purchased a big brand name Pro wading boot with rubber lug sole and carbide studs of the same brand. Being a lifelong felt sole/carbide stud guy I was somewhat leery of rubber soles, but was convinced by the salesman they would be great with the studs he sold me. Upon my first fishing outing to my local "slimy/rocky" river, my heart sank in my chest as I could barely stand in the current, even with a wading staff! I could not believe that I just spent 340 bucks for new boots/studs that I felt were totally inadequate for my fishing conditions. In all fairness the boots are super high quality and quite comfy but seriously terrible traction wise except on dry ground. Before heading to my shop to take out the junk studs and grind the outsole flat for an aftermarket sole with felt stud install, I decided to check the web believing I couldnt be the only guy in this dilema. Grip Studs popped up and after navigating the site and making a quick phone call, Brian at Grip Studs listened to my issues and provided the assistance I need to order their 3000A studs with install tool. I received the new studs and tool within a couple days along with the Aquaseal sr that was recommended for a re-install. After installing the new Grip Studs I headed out to my local river once again for the "acid test". Upon entering the river/current I was blown away by the remarkable traction the Grip Studs had, rivalling my old felt sole/carbide stud set up. The new boots with rubber soles definitely have the advantage for walking on ground to get to the river and the new Grip Studs provide traction so good that I hardly rely on my wading staff although I do keep it handy for rough water. Grip Studs thank you for the best studs available, but beyond that for providing assistance, and prompt shipping and amazing customer service!!!!!!”
“I have not used the Grip Studs in the field yet, but I am traveing to New Zealand soon for a fly fishing trip so I'm sure I'll get pleanty of use out of them. I found them easy to install when using a cordless screw driver as opposed to the hand tool, it was difficult to put pressure and turn at the same time. The cordless driver was very easy, you just have to make sure not to go too fast and over drive the stud into the sole.”
“Manual instialltion of 1100 studswas easy with tool provided. Have yet to try the boots out, but installation looks good and don't foresee any issues.”
“The wading boots I plan to put them in have not arrieved yet. However, it all looks like a pretty easy instalation. Just an update - the wading boots arrived today and I installed the studs. The entire process from ordering the studs to the installation of them could not have been any easier. Thank you so much for a great product.”
