Tell me why your wading boots are awesome. Or, aren't.

[goodentight]

Thanks for the help guys. I checked out the korkers and the simms last night... I have heard horror stories with the korkers and as soon as I picked one up I knew why. The thing felt like a toys'r'us toy. I knew Id be snapping those bad boys in no time. Also have heard horror stories with the boa lacing systems so veered away from that. Went just with a beefier boot of what I was presently rocking, and grabbed some simms freestones with traditional laces. Thanks for the help fellas

 

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Hes talking waders

ahh ok, cause the comment came right after him mentioning simms boots

 

[goodentight]

ended up returning the freestones and grabbed g3's actually

 

[coldfeet]

I had the same problem blowing a boot in the summer km's from the car except I had no tape. Stockingfoot punched right through and stepped on a branch or something, leaks a bit now. I had to Magyver my boot with mono and limp out. Chotas probably had 10 years mileage so can't complain. Picked up G3s as well
, they are high, seem solid. Lesson-always carry duct tape boys and girls

 

[goodentight]

ha. Mono... working with what you have anyway. Yeah well not even duct tape but a roll of electrical tape in the back of the vest at all times now - thats for sure.

 

[buck]

Korker Chrome just love em. boa lacing system never had a problem with it but I keep a spare lace and wheel just in case, very comfortable and light. The interchangeable sole is cool but I just keep the studs on so if the soles weren't interchangeable I think I would like them more but I've never had any problems with the soles.

 

[James5354]

had my chotas for about 7 years, the boot itself is still in great shape only problem was the heel, just fell off a few days ago, i wouldnt hesitate to buy another pair of chotas.

 

[Christopheraaron]

Good chice on the freestones. If anyone else is looking for an opinion, go simms (can't speak for Patagonia but friends who own them are happy). There are a couple issues with Korkers, one is that the act of taking the soles off can snap them (I've seen this happen). Two is you have to buy a pre-studded sole, which not all shops carry, because the soles are so thin you can't drive a stud in without it going right through. And I agree, avoid the BOA system and felt unless you really have to use them.

 

[Paul1913]

I just got the freestone also this week. Paired with headwaters should be good go.

 

[balt0]

I just got the freestone also this week. Paired with headwaters should be good go.

Paul, we are going to be matching. I got the same combo.

 

[Paul1913]

Great minds....

 

[instapump416]

Is this normal for 1 year old simms boots?

 

[Klik]

dont buy hodgmans lol

 

[Brian]

yes PUMP, while the vibram soles are excellent for gripping and reduce the transfer of invasive species, they do wear quickly. I put some studs to give me grip on ice in the winter and to reduce wear on the soles.

 

[James5354]

Brian, do you leave the studs on all year round or take them off during spring - fall and then put them back on in the winter?

 

[fishermandan420]

I leave the studs in mine. Need them for the rocky rivers and help bite in mud and clay

 

[instapump416]

Thanks guys

 

[Shawarma]

I believe if you take them out, next time you want to put screws in they need to be in different spots. So don't remove them often

 

[Brian]

Yup as TC said, I just leave em in all year. And Shawarma gave the reason why