Clam Sub Zero Boots fell apart

[borg0196]

Any one else have any issues with these? I have only worn them a handful of times. There are straps on the back you can tighten around your legs, the right boot strap came completely off of the boot. Looks like the adhesive didn't hold.

[SX3]

They must use the same adhesive on their hub shelters. My year old XL4000T is falling apart. Clams response was to take every joint apart and glue them back together with gorilla glue. If you have a receipt I would return them. Your problems are just starting.

[Sonicrunch]

Clam corp is self destructing with their cheap Chinese made dump.

[Brad B]

All brands will have a defective item once and awhile. I have two seasons on my sub zeros and had no problems with them. if you look at the greater numbers for the number of boots out there the defect rate is extremely low compared to the number of boots out there. the same can be said about the houses too.

[fishersofmen]

Clam corp is self destructing with their cheap Chinese made dump.

You know what they say about karma.....

[hydro]

Sorry but my Karma ran over your Dogma

[ClownColor]

All brands will have a defective item once and awhile. I have two seasons on my sub zeros and had no problems with them. if you look at the greater numbers for the number of boots out there the defect rate is extremely low compared to the number of boots out there. the same can be said about the houses too.

...says the guy wearing all Frabil gear.

[nofishfisherman]

Clam corp is self destructing with their cheap Chinese made dump.

Its really not about where a product is made but what standards the company sets for the products production. Chinese factories are going to make the product based on the specs provided by the company using the material that the company has approved. If Clam has provided a faulty design and approved inferior materials its not the Chinese factories fault that the product is garbage.

If the company provides a good design and high quality material it also still needs to maintain quality control practices. If the company is lax in quality control then bad products can still make their way to the customer. That can happen with Chinese factories, US factories, or any other factory.

I believe the reason that Chinese factories get a bad wrap is that companies start making product there to save money, but they don't just look for cost savings in labor costs. They also start cutting costs on design and material costs which are bigger factors in producing garbage product.

[SuddenlySummer]

I work for a company that has a product manufactured in China and I can't tell you how many times we've had to reject and send back entire shipments because production swapped/subbed/switched components with lesser quality. We got to the point where we had to send a full time person over just to monitor production and they still tried slipping in inferior components. We even shipped them specific hard drives to install and they sent us back garbage Chinese knock offs.

It's a never ending fight. My guess is they used a cheaper adhesive without Clam's knowledge. Probably switched to a lower grade rubber as well.

[perchking]

I work for a company that has a product manufactured in China and I can't tell you how many times we've had to reject and send back entire shipments because production swapped/subbed/switched components with lesser quality. We got to the point where we had to send a full time person over just to monitor production and they still tried slipping in inferior components. We even shipped them specific hard drives to install and they sent us back garbage Chinese knock offs.

It's a never ending fight. My guess is they used a cheaper adhesive without Clam's knowledge. Probably switched to a lower grade rubber as well.

Then recall the junk and stop telling consumers to glue it back together... Simple fix.

[borg0196]

Just wanted to update, Clam sent me a new pair no charge and apologized for any inconvenience. I'm a happy camper once again.

[perchking]

That is good customer service, a company that stands behind their product is admirable in this day and age. Glad it worked out.

[amateurfishing]

Clams customer service is top notch, that said I bought a brand new pair of sub zero boots second hand at beginning of season and could not b happier with them, nof sure which purchase was my best, their sub zero boots or lighg bar.

[clayton08]

Its funny how quick are people to just start smashing clam. I fish and I Ice fish even more. My first suit was the clam edge suit before that it was all carhart. I love all my clam suits. As far as your subzero boots this is the first problem I have heard about them.. As far as everything being made in china your right. I think the only thing made in america is the maki plastics. I pretty much bleed blue and it was like that far before I was ever sponsored. Im sorry for hijacking your thread but im sick of seeing people bash companys. Everyone has gear that fails Im not gonna name any names but Im sure we could go on forever. I use the clam conversion plate exclusively all year. People look at me funny but when im drilling alot of holes my body doesnt ache as bad and I can drill more which equals more fish usually. I love to fish and am always wearing blue or the extreme (gray suit). If you ever see me out on the ice stop by I drive a blue ford and I fish all over mn. Stop by lets catch some fish and leave your bad talking other company stuff at home.