We tested the Cold Waters 115g against the standard industry heavyweights. On dry rock, all boots are equal. On wet, bowling-ball-smooth basalt, the HydroGrip-7 rubber performed at 90% of traditional felt.
With the addition of 6 tungsten carbide studs (sold separately), the performance climbed to 110%. The boot’s light weight allows you to place your foot more precisely. Heavy boots tend to "slap" the rock; the Cold Waters adheres to it. cold waters 115g trainer
Cold Waters skipped cheap ceramic inserts in favor of Fuji Alconite guides with a titanium frame. Why does this matter? In freezing temps, water droplets turn to ice instantly. Aluminum guides freeze shut. Titanium resists ice buildup and the Alconite rings are smooth enough for 2lb test fluorocarbon. We tested the Cold Waters 115g against the
This is the sweet spot. For slab crappies holding 12 feet down in standing timber, the 115g Trainer allows you to vertically jig a 1/80oz plastics rig. The lack of rod weight means your wrist doesn't fatigue during two hours of "swimming" the bait. With the addition of 6 tungsten carbide studs
| Feature | Cold Waters 115g | Simms Flyweight | Orvis Ultralight | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Weight | 115g | ~340g | ~400g | | Price | $149 | $199 | $179 | | Ankle Support | Low (Trainer) | Medium | High | | Best Use | Hiking/Travel | Spring Creeks | Rivers |
The Cold Waters is significantly lighter than both the Simms Flyweight and the Orvis approach shoes. However, if you have weak ankles, the low-cut trainer style offers less lateral support than a traditional 6-inch boot.