Simms Alumibite Star Cleats for Vibram Soled Wading Boots

Simms AlumiBite Star Cleats are a “NEW” Star Cleat made of T6061 aluminum all machined in Bozeman Montana. These cleats are designed to fit into the Simms Streamtread bottoms. They are very convertible which means they are easy to take in and out depending on the waters you are fishing and how much traction you desire. As some of you know aluminum is a softer metal and is a very good traction material in wading situations. Field testers have reported great traction and durability with these new cleats. Use separately or in combination with Simms' HardBite™ Studs or Simms' HardBite™ Star Cleat.

Buyer's Guide for Simms Cleats and Studs for your Wading Boots

Vibram Soles

There are several options for Simms Wading Boots and cleats.  The most popular is the Simms Hard Bite Star Cleat.  This works in unison with the Vibram Streamtred Sole and fits right into the lug pattern.  The Simms Hard Bite Star Cleat  maintains a nice low profile but will provide a ton of traction once your weight compresses the sole of the boot.  The next option for Vibram sole boot owners is the Simms Alumabite Star Cleat.  These sit up a bit higher and give you a little more advanced traction.  Since aluminum is relatively soft, it delivers fantastic traction.  The downside is that they do sit up a bit higher than the Hard Bite Star Cleat so if you walk a long ways outside the river you might get tired of them! 

You can use a phillip's head screwdriver or a drill with a phillip's head attached to install either of these. All Simms Vibram Soled wading boots come with pilot holes and they are super easy to install.  The last option is the  Simms Hardbite Stud.  This is more of a traditional stud and does quite deliver the traction of the Star Cleats and is more typically reserved for adding to your Simms Wading Sandals which is a sweet concept!

Felt Soles

If you have felt soles, the choice is easy.  A Simms Hard Bite Stud for your felt sole is the way to go.  You can install them with a 1/4" screwdriver and it is super easy to do.

Alumibite Star Cleat Features

• Specifically shaped to fit between the mini-360 lugs on Simms' StreamTread™ outsoles
• 14 cleats and screws for package
• May be used individually or in combination with HardBite™ Studs or HarBite™ Star Cleatsin any pattern that the angler chooses to best fit the wading environment
• Patent pending
• Made inUSA

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