Simms Drifter AT Water Shoes

About This Item

Ultra-light, ultra-comfortable, and built for water. Powered by a water-friendly EVA upper, a non-marking gum rubber outsole, and a self-draining liner, this shoe delivers unbeatable grip, security, and quick-dry performance. Perfect for anglers who need comfort and confidence in every step.


Design:

  • The self-draining neoprene sock keeps your feet protected from sediment while providing a secure, comfortable fit
  • Ultra-lightweight and water-friendly injection molded EVA upper
  • Can be worn with waders when the liner is removed
  • Designed with a wrap-around webbing strap and quick cinch for a secure fit while mobile in water

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • Shock-absorbing integrated EVA midsole provides underfoot support

Durability & Traction:

  • Simms outsole provides the perfect balance of traction and durability in wet environments

Additional Details:

  • Brand : Simms
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 26SIMAFISHDRFTRT8DOXS

REVIEWS

3.4

25 Reviews

Insole Issues

Great for light wet wading or float trips but the insole separates from the neoprene bootie after a few uses. Simms warrantied my first pair but the second pair is having the same issue. Not sure if it’s even worth reaching out to warranty since it seems to be a reoccurring issue. Neoprene bootie is just made very cheaply and you can’t buy it separately which means you have to replace the entire shoe/bootie combo.

Uncomfortable

They are very comfortable while in the water. You do get sand under the neoprene. They are difficult to get on especially after they are wet. They are also uncomfortable when you come out of the water and are just sitting around. If I was fishing later I would keep them on because they are a pain to put on when wet.

Comfy

Super comfy. Little tough to get on and off the pull tabs are in weird spots. Other than that they are awesome.

Water Shoes Coming Apart.

I only got to wear them on 2 fishing trips , total 6 hours.

Poor Poor Quality

Wore shoes 1 time and they soles started to delaminate from the shoe itself , have to jump through a lot of hoops to initiate a return , simplest solution is to be done with Simms and stay with orvis as they are super simple to deal with

Time Will Tell

The Shoe won’t be put to the test until September, when I spend a couple of weeks fishing in Montana and BC. However, it has already missed one important milestone…I could not get them on my feet because the opening in the neoprene booties was too small. I was able to remove the booties from the shoe, but using them will require the purchase of some waterproof socks…not a deal breaker, but a pain nonetheless.

Buy The Pursuit Instead

I bought these because I wanted another pair of dedicated wading shoes and I wish I had just bought another pair of pursuit shoe. I wear a size 12 and I bought a size 12 in them. They are really hard to get on and even harder to get off when wet. I took them to the beach and got so much sand in them, not even funny.

Maybe A Bad Batch But

Maybe a bad batch but the soles delaminated. You will be getting these back

Buckling System Poor

I’m a Simms guy but these things are a disappointment. Knew I was going to trade the low quarter bootie out with a high top to repel beach sand, but the buckling system is ridiculous … cumbersome and impossible to cinch down. I can see where fly line would hang up as well. Still looking for a good beach wader that keeps sand out. Don’t bother with the Orvis Christmas Island bootie either. Kept sand out but very uncomfortable.

Super Comfy.

They are comfortable and the stay put on your feet.

Drifter At

Feels good to wear. Wish you could tighten/loosen a little easier but overall it’s well made and keeps my feet warmer for wet wading colorado

Love Them

Bought them for the Kayak as well as small stream wading in a pinch. . .

Drifter Boot Problem

I actually broke right shoe heel putting it on for the first time. The size is right but I would like to return for an upgraded product. I know your brand well and you have sold me a lot of gear over the years. I'm a retired fly fishing guide from out west. I like the pursuit shoe and the flats boots. Let me know how to proceed. I would like to exchange and upgrade

These Are Really Good

So I really want to love these and give them 5 stars. My problem is that hole the concept is spot on the gravel/sand picked up makes this just good. I will try it with wading booties but the booties they come with. Just good for the boats. Not walking in rivers or beach.

Very Comfortable

Bought these a a little over a month ago and finally used them. Gotta be some of the most comfortable water shoes I’ve ever had. Great traction, good look and design…and most of all…very comfortable. True to size. Bought a pair for my son as well and he very much agrees.

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