Wading Boots
Know the terms
- Felt soleA felt sole is a wading-boot outsole made from dense felt. It grips especially well on wet rock and algae-slick surfaces but is restricted or banned in some places because it can carry invasive organisms.
- Wading bootsWading boots are sturdy boots worn over stockingfoot waders (or wet-wading socks) to provide traction, ankle support, and protection on slippery river bottoms.