Wet Wading

[Thom]

I where my regular wading boots with the sand guards never had a problem with sand getting in a little maybe but not enough to make it hard to move. ThomT

[Chris in Mass]

Gonna give the NRS Workboot Wetshoe a shot. After feedback here, many other searches, reviews, etc, it came down to these and the DUI Rockboots. I think these will meet the stated need better (Chota's fell off the list). I'll post a review at the end of the season - Thanks

http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/3509/

[eelslinger]

I used 5.10 canyoneer boots with aquastealth soles and neoprene socks. I had great luck with them on rock. Sand gets into anything short of boot foot waders. A new canyoneer model is out soon. Aquastealth is amazing on wet and dry rock. It is likely bettter than what the boots you mentioned offer.

I would like to try them with waterproof sealskinz socks but have not done so yet.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by eelslinger

I used 5.10 canyoneer boots with aquastealth soles and neoprene socks. I had great luck with them on rock. Sand gets into anything short of boot foot waders. A new canyoneer model is out soon. Aquastealth is amazing on wet and dry rock. It is likely bettter than what the boots you mentioned offer.

I would like to try them with waterproof sealskinz socks but have not done so yet.

There is nothing in the world that smells more than wet sealskin socks.I think they make em out of the seal's butt..

[wheresmy50]

Cabelas flats boots, mesh shorts, wading jacket. That's how i fished my fist year of striper fishing.

[eelslinger]

Originally Posted by NIB

There is nothing in the world that smells more than wet sealskin socks.I think they make em out of the seal's butt..

Thanks for the warning. I didn't know.

Other than smell do they work as advertised though?

[Chris in Mass]

Originally Posted by eelslinger

I used 5.10 canyoneer boots with aquastealth soles and neoprene socks. I had great luck with them on rock. Sand gets into anything short of boot foot waders. A new canyoneer model is out soon. Aquastealth is amazing on wet and dry rock. It is likely bettter than what the boots you mentioned offer.

I would like to try them with waterproof sealskinz socks but have not done so yet.

Thanks - they look good. But wanted something a little higher with a little more ankle support. That's primarily why I chose these over the RockBoots. As for the sole, I wear/need Korkers for 90% of my spots. For the other 10% I'm thinking the NRS sole should be fine.

[Chris in Mass]

Originally Posted by ...I'll post a review at the end of the season...[url

http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/3509/[/url]

Following up on a review of these boots. Purchased them before last season based on discussions here and research. Used them during the meat of the season at rock spots and a little open beach fishing. Wore these with splash bibs and I was very pleased with this combo for stated use (switched to boot-foot waders and dry-top for the more aggressive trips/spots).

You wear this boot like a wet suit sock. When fully dry, goes on very easily. When wet, you take off like a wet suit sock (push'em down from the top and keep going - the boot can take it). Has a very durable outer rubber shell that incorporates the lacing system. Also has a wide, top velocro strap (see picture). Very snug and light even with K1100+ Korkers attached. Feels like you're wearing sneakers. I thought there would be more ankle support. However, by design, it's more like ankle protection.

For breachway nights I felt more confident and sure footed going up and down, and also less worried about going in the drink compared to my wader outfit. For rocky beaches, you are basically wet wading. I expected this and didn't mind it at all, even on the coolest summer nights. Threw on a bathing suit, bibs and these boots - all set (Didn't do this early spring or fall).

On open sandy beaches, I did collect some sand between the sock and the outer shell (not in the boot itself - the top strap takes care of that). However, I was able to minimize this by taking some extra time during the lacing process (snugged it down more than usual from the bottom up).

Overall - very pleased and will continue to use this system as described. Oh Yeah, These boots are somewhat narrow. I wear a size 12 1/2 shoe. I don't have extra wide feet, but I had to get a size 14 in these. They fit like a glove. So if you are thinking about these, try'em on.