Hi,

I've worn through my previous model of Simms G3 Guide boots (the brown ones with leather) with rubber soles and a combination of studs and Simms star cleats. I loved the uppers and the midsoles. I've walked miles and miles along the Upper Sac and Truckee railroad tracks in total comfort. The uppers have taken four years of abuse with only some restitching and some regluing of the rubber toe cap.

I hated having to carry extra star cleats and screws and a screwdriver to continually tighten the screws or replace cleats that had fallen out. Aquaseal didn't keep the screws in the soles for me.

I'm looking for advice between the current Simms G4 and G3 models. I'm wondering if the threaded inserts in the soles of the G4 keep the star cleats in the boot or if (my guess) the inserts eventually fall out of the sole. I'm also wondering if there is a comfort or performance difference between the G3 and G4 models.

All advice welcome. Thanks.