Founded on the pillars of innovation we strive to build the highest quality products to keep anglers dry, comfortable, and protected from the elements - no matter the conditions.
The company was the brainchild of visionary angler John Simms who saw a need to develop better waders and accessories than what was then available on the market. That quest led to the development of Simms Fishing Products in 1980. During that era, Simms was one of the first companies worldwide to introduce neoprene waders, which provided enhanced warmth and waterproofing gear for serious anglers pushing the limits of their fishing pursuits.
In 1993, current owner, K.C. Walsh, a passionate angler and entrepreneur, acquired the company and relocated it to Bozeman. Under Walsh’s leadership, Simms introduced breathable waders in a trailblazing partnership with W.L. Gore & Associates (makers of GORE-TEX® fabric).
With staunch commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing and business ideals, Simms cemented its Bozeman roots in 2012 with a new 60,000-square-foot facility housing corporate headquarters, warehouses, and its production facility. This expansion provides elbowroom to drive product innovation and solidifies Simms as the sole fishing wader manufacturer in the USA.
Today, Simms continues to take the fishing market by storm with a trained eye on fisheries conservation and inspired product development of the world's premier technical fishing apparel, footwear, and equipment.
At the helm, in the sand, or kicking your feet up on the cooler, the Challenger Flip Flop is the ultra-comfy, extra-grippy answer for whatever happens when it all comes together.
Dynamic engineered knit straps provide unmatched comfort when wet or dry.
Kick your fishing adventures into all-terrain mode with the lightweight, agile Flyweight Access Wet Wading Shoe — made with quick-dry materials and featuring Vibram Idrogrip Lite Flex soles for ultra-sticky performance across the slickest conditions.
High-top construction with integrated and adjustable gasket seal at ankle height to keep out sand and gravel
Vibram Idrogrip Flex outsole for supreme in-river stability
Integrated holes for optimal drainage
Quick-adjust lacing system with built-in lace garages allow quick fit adjustment and prevents line snag