Allen Company Granite River Wading Boots, Felt Sole, Gray

I bought these boots and was excited to get out in the water with them. Unfortunately I didn’t make it out quickly. When I did, my first trip was awesome! No issues, they were comfortable and seemed like they would be exactly what I’d wanted. Second trip out the soles were coming apart from the toe to the ball of my foot…on both boots. I was well over the warranty, but I contacted them anyway to see if they’d stand behind their customer or their warranty limitations. They quickly made the situation right and sent me a brand new pair. I’m going to trust my initial pair we’re an anomaly. If this new pair lasts any length of time the Allen Company have a committed customer! If they don’t, I’ll update this review and move along.

These boots work great! I purchased them not knowing they had a felt sole. I am used to rubber, and was skeptical at first if I would like them or not. I just got back from four days of fly fishing in NM and can say these things worked perfect. They gripped the rocks better than any rubber sole I have ever used. They never hurt my feet or left blisters after 6+ hours a day for four days of walking and fishing. These are also my first pair of lace up wading boots. I got my foot hung up on a beaver dam trying to jump down, and if I had my old zip ups I would haver easily ended up with a sprained ankle. As far as sizing goes, I usually wear a 11.5 or 12, so ended up getting a 12. It is a hair too big, but again, never hurt my feet, so I am not going to change. As long as these things hold together, they are a great light weight boot for a fraction of the price of the bigger names. Watch out on grass though! They are slicker than snot!

Ordered these as well Frogg Ranas, both in felt. Both fit well and similarly. I ordered half size up and am happy, but could also have gone with straight sizing and had a good snugger fit, recommended if you will do more rugged applications.The Frogg Toggs are lighter, which was only relevent in hand, once on my foot they both felt lightweight. These Allens seem like more durable construction altogether, so they get the nod. But they also cost 25% more than the Toggs too, both still good affordable value.

After owning and using these in Montana, Idaho and Washington they have held up fantastic so far I don’t know what people are saying with their soles coming up lol. Really grippy and haven’t had any slippage on any rivers yet. Only fell once because I walked in a bunch of mud and it stuck so that’s more on me than the shoe. Good and cheap.

First the good, fit was true to size and they seem to be comfortable enough. Though I haven't worn these a lot, so far so good as to holding up. But the biggest drawback is the materials used absorb a ton of water and when wet, it's like wearing a pair of bricks as you wade. Every wading boot becomes heavier when wet but these become excessively so as compared to any of my other boots ever owned.

The sole on the left boot, a large plastic molded piece with the felt attached, is separated from the rest of the boot, glue failed or something. They look like new, hardly used and now they are junk. What a waste of $80 .

My husband absolutely loves these boots. He uses them every single weekend in his fly-fishing excursions. They have held up great to a lot of use. They have not leaked and he says they keep his feet warm. I would recommend these for anyone serious about getting in the river.

I bought a size 10 and usually ware 9.5 it was perfect

First of all, this is my first pair of felt-soled boots, so I don't have a benchmark other than the rubber lug soles I had previously. Let me say these are a massive upgrade when wading over slippery rocks in fast water. I felt so much more confident and sure-footed even when angling in deep and fast water.Further, they seem pretty solidly built. Lots of support and extra protection against wear in the ankles and toes. They were comfortable, and even after long 8 hour days in the river, I didn't feel like they hurt my feet at all. I wear a size 10 street shoe, and ordered these in a 10. Sizing felt great. At amazon's price, I'd say it would be hard to beat the value you get with these boots.

Such great quality and I can’t believe how I don’t slip on the rocks while fishing! Beautiful boots

Great boots for the money

Unfortunately I didn’t use until a month after purchase and missed the return window after a few hours of easy wading in the creek the felt near the back heels. Pay a little extra and get yourself a pair of Simms

These boots are great I used them 4 times now and they are easy to walk in and they're light. I find them comfortable in the boat and just wading in the brooks while I hunt down those big trout and salmon. I recommend these boots to anybody who don't want to spend a fortune but still get good quality.