Why are felt boot soles banned in some US states?

They can spread fish and plant diseases.

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  1. They are too slippery
  2. They are too expensive
  3. They can spread fish and plant diseases ✔

Why: Felt is banned in some states because it can carry fish and plant diseases that harm fisheries.

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Answer: They can spread fish and plant diseases. Felt is banned in some states because it can carry fish and plant diseases that harm fisheries.

  1. Fly fishing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_fishing
    felt is now prohibited in some US states, as a vector of fish and plant diseases
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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