Not sure this is worth the purported savings. But, for those always looking for the cost cutting angle, here is suggestion of inserting your own studs. Here, by contrast is the standard, commercial issue and pricing: Simms
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Commercial studs take a lot of wear and tear because they are made to take the abuse. A regular sheet metal screw I don’t feel would last more than a couple of trips. I have 2 pairs of Chota Studded felt boots and I’ll never look back. Studs are cheaper and more durable in the long run in my opinion. If you fish a lot then durability matters. I fish 125 days a year and will only have to replace my studs twice a year. Just my .02
Josh McFadden
So it was just suggested to me by a fly fishing mentor that I have studs inserted into my wading boots- but I am not sure how handy I am with a screw gun… do you think it maybe better for me to have the local fly shop do this for me?
The Shop for my money.