Vass Fleece Lined Velcro Fastening Boot,
Angling in the wet and cold doesn’t always have to be miserable – especially when your feet are dry and toasty in a pair of these Vass Fleece Lined Boots! Vass is one of the UK’s leading technical performance clothing brands and its kneeling angler logo is iconic across the disciplines. Whether you’re a sea fishing fanatic who spends your time competing against the elements or you’re a carp fishing aficionado, Vass produce high-end performance wear which is ideal for your needs at the water’s edge. Whether you’re looking for a waterproof jacket or a pair of high-performance waders, Vass will ensure that you’re kept warm and dry throughout your time on the bank. These Fleece Lined Boots are no different and they are the perfect option for the angler who doesn’t like to let a little inclement weather get in the way of their fishing.
The first thing you’ll notice about these boots is that they are the perfect hybrid between a pair of traditional wellington boots and laced angling footwear. Rather than being fitted with laces, the boots instead boast a Quick Release Velcro Strap. This strap is manufactured from high-quality Velcro to ensure that it offers great grip and won’t slip open over time, ensuring that you can get a comfortable fit which simply isn’t always possible with classic wellies. It is the perfect alternative to lace-ups, as it negates the problem of laces breaking due to eyelet rust whilst also ensuring that you never again have to struggle to undo the knot of your shoe with cold or numb hands. What’s more, if you get a midnight scream from your bite alarm, you don’t have to fumble with laces or else race out of your bivvy with your laces trailing – potentially causing a dangerous trip hazard. Instead, you can quickly pull on your boots and fasten them, ensuring you can focus on the task at hand on the bank.
Another great feature of the Vass Fleece Lined Boots with Quick Release Velcro Strap is their waterproof qualities. The boots are 100% waterproof up to the mid section of the shoe, ensuring that you can step in all manner of bankside puddles without fear. The upper section of the boot is manufactured from a breathable textile material, in order to ensure that can offer you the kind of comfort fit that you require on the bank. This material is also shower proof, too, so you can wear these boots with the confidence that you won’t end up with soaked socks. The entire boot is very lightweight, despite its robust sole, and is flexible in order to allow for quick and easy dressing. The interior of the boot has been fleece lined, as the name suggests. Fleece is highly insulating, making these boots ideal for wearing in the winter months. Due to this lining, these boots do come up slightly smaller than most other Vass boots. It is recommended that you purchase the size larger than your usual, in order to ensure a comfortable fit – particularly if you are planning on wearing them with thick, thermal socks.
As has been mentioned, these boots boast a generous sole with high quality cleating. This ensures that you can stride out with confidence over a variety of terrains and these are the perfect boots for wearing when you’re barrowing to your swim in wet and muddy weather conditions. The boots are available in five sizes and come in a black colour, with a Green upper section. If you’re looking for a pair of top quality angling boots then you need look no further – these Vass Fleece Lined Boots with Quick Release Velcro Strap are the perfect addition to your carp fishing wardrobe.
Trakker Winter Merino Fishing Socks
There is nothing worse than having cold feet at the best of times. However, when you’re on the bank and unable to warm them up having cold feet becomes practically unbearable. When your friend asks you about your recent angling session the last thing you want to admit is that you blanked because you packed up early due to chilly toes! A pair of top quality socks inside your boots or waders is the only way to avoid this shameful fate. This is where Trakker steps in with its impressive Winter Merino Sock.
If you enjoy mountaineering, skiing, or other extreme cold weather sports then you’ll be more than familiar with Merino. The benefits of Merino Wool are remarkable. Both soft and fine, this special fabric is unique in its ability to regulate body temperature. Not only will it allow your skin to breathe, keeping your feet cool when they heat up, but it also traps heat in cold conditions – preventing your toes from numbing in sub-zero temperatures. The original quick wick material, in many ways, Merino Wool draws sweat away from the skin whilst still retaining any heat held in the fabric – this is a completely unique property for a natural material. The wool itself is also somewhat water repellent, so even when you are sweating you don’t feel as damp. As an added bonus, Merino Wool is also antibacterial. This means that it doesn’t smell due to human body odour and you can often wear a Merino product for multiple days in a row before you notice a smell on the fabric. When you do come to wash the socks, it is worth bearing in mind that Trakker recommends washing inside. This is because of the fabric’s slight water repellence and washing inside out will ensure that any odour from your feet is washed away effectively.
With most extreme-cold weather products you have to sacrifice storage space, as these products tend to be bulky and weighty with padding and insulation. This isn’t an issue with Merino Wool products, as this material also has an exceptional ‘warmth-to-weight’ ratio, ensuring it is lightweight whilst still keeping you warm. This means that your feet won’t feel squeezed inside your boots, as can sometimes happen with thicker winter-weight socks. These socks are not excessively thick, allowing room for your feet to move within your boots. Toe movement, if too restricted, can also play a part in making your feet feel cold as you don’t experience proper blood flow. These socks allows for some movement in most well-fitted boots, keeping blood flow to your extremities.
All of these outstanding qualities make Merino one of the best natural fabrics to use in outdoor clothing. This is why Trakker has manufactured these socks from a Merino Wool blend. The toe and heel of these socks have been manufactured from a Cordura fabric to ensure their full durability, too. This is because your toe and heel are the areas of the foot which experience the most pressure and friction. The increased friction on these areas can cause socks to wear thin, reducing their heat retentive properties. This isn’t an issue with the Trakker Winter Merino Socks as their reinforced toe and heel prevent premature wear. No matter your discipline, whether you’re tackling the winter carp or you spend your days on the beach sea fishing, these Trakker Winter Merino Socks are angling essentials.
Trakker is a brand that is committed to creating high performance products, which is why it is one of the most trusted brands in the country for luggage, bivvies, and other bankside essentials.