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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.
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First thing I noticed when I first tried the korker boots.I was kind of uncomfortable with the Stud pattern.In NJ we do quite a bit of what I call "top of the mountain" trekking on the jetty's.Lots of our rockpiles have been redeposited from the surge of the ocean over the years turning em pointy sides up..This requires studs in the middle of the boot as a step on the rubber only will cause slippage and broken bones.I used Bergstom Skegs to fill a bunch of voids..I put four of em across the toes.I am going to try these.As they look like they will give ya a better bite.One other thing with the korker boots is ya have to constantly check the studs to be sure they are tight.Especially when walking over rocks for any distance.They have had the tendency to spin out on me.I do use a anti-seize product to keep em from locking up.This is a must as the sole will be rendered useless when the freeze up on ya and they are all worn down.Being over 250 lb they get worn down..
The ones in the pic are from a company called klymax studs..
I think you can get 48 pcs for about 50 bucks which ain't to bad..
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