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Simms Hardbite Star Cleats

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Enjoy better traction wading or fly fishing with Simms® Hardbite™ Star Cleats. Designed specifically for Vibram® Rubber Soles, these traction aids help you get the best fishing experience in strong rivers without losing your grip. Each cleat features carbide chips welded on to provide added traction and durability. The Simms Hardbite Star Cleat pack includes 10 cleats and screws for easy assembly for your next fly fishing trip.

FEATURES:

  • Reliable studded wading cleats
  • Ideal for fly fishing or any other type of wading
  • Added stability and traction in any difficult wading surface
  • Designed for Vibram® Rubber Soles
  • Carbide chips welded to each arm of cleat for added traction and durability
  • Pack includes 10 cleats and screws
  • Brand : Simms
  • Country of Origin : United States of America
  • Style : PG-10699
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • Web ID: 15SMSUHRDBTSTRCLTWAD
  • SKU: 14675988

REVIEWS

4.2

19 Reviews

Hardbite Star Cleats

I have not used them in NH yet. Great product. Looking forward to many fishing trips.

Killer Grip

Easy to install cleat. Lined up perfectly to the set locations on the G3 boot.

I Find These Cleats Essential.

I find these cleats essential. They have prevented falls.

Use These A Lot. Not

Use these a lot. Not a perfect fit all the time and do loose a few but the ones that stay never loose shape

Wading Boot Cleat

My first 3 days using these cleat with new Simms boots were great. The river I fished is known for slippery rocks and lava "tubes" and in retrospect, I think the felt soles on the boots instead of the hard rubber would have been a better pairing. The cleats were great though.

Help A Little

I purchased the hard bite after fishing on the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers which I found pretty slippery as I took a dip after having a foot slip out and losing my balance. After I purchased the hard bites and installed them I returned and I am not sure if they helped that much and in some instances may have decreased my grip on the slippery rocks. I will be trying them again to get a better feel. I am using Guide 4 boots and I am not sure if the hard bites extend enough above the tread.

Works But Comes Loose

I put these in the new generation of boot foot waiters. I followed the directions, screwing them in by hand but after four or five days of fishing, the majority of them were coming loose.

Hard Bite Cleats

This is my 2nd set for my 2nd new pair of Simms guide wading boots. They are installed on my first pair and are still performing like new after several 100 trips into various rivers and streams. I use them in tandem with the alumibite cleats. These keep me surefooted in all of natures various conditions in the water and its surroundings. I have total confidence in my footing no matter the challenge.

Difference Maker

Bought these to use at the San Juan, to really see the difference first half of day went without, second half put them on. Definite difference, worth putting on. Easy to install.

Star Cleats Are A Must Have

I have used these cleats for years. They do wear down and sometimes fall out with heavy use, but it is worth reordering and replacing them. They work great on slick rocks and slick muddybanks.

Fit Well

Haven’t gotten them wet yet. Very happy with the fit and quality. Bought them because of Simms reputation for quality and durability wasn’t disappointed.

Wading Cleats

Great addition to my Simms wading boots! These definitely help keep my boots from slipping on the Madison River rocks.

Nice But Expensive

Haven’t used them yet. They look good. We’ll see how they work and last. If they fall off fast I won’t buy again

Hardbites Work Great.

I've been using Hardbites for years and I've never lost even one. I've read reviews and noticed some folks that have lost them, and I think I know why. You're over tightening them and stripping the threads you cut in the rubber. Just tighten them until the screw head just touches the countersink. Then just snug them up. The rubber acts like the spring on a needle valve and holds the screw. I just check mine occasionally.

Not A Secure Fit

These cleats are garbage! I put 10 in each of my Freestone boots last week and I lost 5 of them after only TWO days of wade fishing. I know a lot of folks use glue to strengthen the bond but you really shouldn't have to! These should stay secure in the sole of the boot no matter what. Especially for how much they cost!

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