Wet suit boots/shoes

[FormerUser]

Originally Posted by redlite

This is the problem I have to work out this winter ....again....too

I would NOT recommend the Cabela's ultralight wading boot. I do like the felt studded soles (little need for korkers)and they are light and comfortable with plenty of support, but they don't last. I had 2 pairs disintegrate on me this year and disappointingly Cabela's wouldn't warranty them cause they claimed that falling apart after 2 months constituted normal wear and tear cause I wore them almost everynight. The man made materials just didn't stand up to the salt ...Studs lasted very, very well though.
The Korkers sneakers are nice with the changebale soles, but I need ankle support. Can't chance rollin an ankle fishin by myself in remote places. The Boots look nice but I don't like how they don't have a stud more on the toe which I find I really need to help get out of the water and up on rocks.
There's never a perfect answer.

Just the opposite here.

My Cabelas Ultralight wading boots have lasted ever since the year they first intor'd them.Rinse in fresh water and hang them and let dry in a dry area.Best wading boot for the price imo.

[angler229]

I use the LLBean ultralight wading boot and I love them, lots of support and the spikes hold up really well. The only problem is the seems and stitching will wear quickly, at least in my case 5-6 nights a week. This caused me to go through two pairs last year, which isn't a problem with Bean's lifetime warranty.

[reebok]

If you are a size 11 I will sell you a brand new pair of the ultralight bean wading boots for $30. I "sold" them here awhile ago but the guy never followed through. Do a search and you'll find the pictures.

[RNC]

I agree with the Korker Boots with the interchangeable soles. 1 size up from my normal size when im in waders or i'll wear my Hodgman 2mm socks when im in the wetsuit to fill in the loose space.

[Crafty Angler]

Originally Posted by reebok

If you are a size 11 I will sell you a brand new pair of the ultralight bean wading boots for $30. I "sold" them here awhile ago but the guy never followed through. Do a search and you'll find the pictures.

If Steve's not interested in the boots, I sure am - I had a pair of Patagonia wading boots that have totally disintegrated after one season - I got 'em for pretty short money but they're shot.

Let me know if ya want to sell them - I can get a check out to ya -

Thanks -

[reebok]

Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

If Steve's not interested in the boots, I sure am - I had a pair of Patagonia wading boots that have totally disintegrated after one season - I got 'em for pretty short money but they're shot.

Let me know if ya want to sell them - I can get a check out to ya -

Thanks -

Hi Crafty,

One of the guys who was next in line at the time they were put up for sale is interested. I'm sorry I have to give him first shot it seems to me. I'll let you know if for some reason it doesn't work out. Thanks for the interest.

[Crafty Angler]

Thanks, reebok - if it doesn't go thru just give me a shout -

[rizzo]

SIMMS boots with the screw in studs are the best boot I've ever used. I've walked over a hundred miles (conservatively) in mine this season over the worst rock around and never lost a stud and they still work great. They are pretty good to swim in, flippers fit over them perfectly and they are very light weight.

I've tried lots of stuff and would NOT recommend any of the orvis or korker style boots compared to the simms.