One of my K5000 (buckle style) straps finally wore through where the strap connects to the sandal. Its sewn onto the sandal slot, so it looks like it is not easily replaced.

Anybody have any thoughts on repairs? I was thinking a couple or three heavy cable ties short term, or maybe a stainless steel hose clamp, crimped "flat" might be more durable.

if it pulled completely out of the rubber, you might be SOL. if there is some strap still in the soul, you can sew them together with a little reinforcing. it will probably always be a weak link, though. also, usually when one goes, the others are ready.

Get a nylon strap and bring it to a shoemaker. They have machines that could do wonders for connecting straps. etc.

I had the same problem. I spoke with Korkers and found out they are committed to customer service especially after I said I was thinking of going with boottracs. They sent me a new pair although it took over a month to get the new ones.

I agree that the "call Korkers " approach will probably get you a replacement but until then....

RIRockhound used to secure his the same way the guys in Montauk reinforce theirs when going out for a hard night of rock hoppin...

when you can't fix it or need to reinforce it...Duct IT

that's right duct tape solves all

I agree that the "call Korkers " approach will probably get you a replacement but until then....

RIRockhound used to secure his the same way the guys in Montauk reinforce theirs when going out for a hard night of rock hoppin...

when

Toonoc,
I don't use the new korkers but I do replace the straps on my old style korkers with sections of reinforced garden hose attached to the korker sandal with stainless steel bolts and nuts. The garden hose straps last much longer than the web straps. Of course you may have to jury rig it as far as the buckle goes. Wire ties will work as will heavy duty duct tape. Should get you through Block weekend.

I have seen a bunch of parachute cord used as well, then duct-tape.....

When it moves and it shouldn't----- Duct Tape
When it doesnt move and it should... WD-40

IM going to buy the original style Korkers and do a modification over the winter. The new Korkers stay on well but they are so heavy and cumbersome. A little sand in there even makes it worse. I hope the original ones will work better for me.

McGuyver it with duck tape until you get a replacement. I always secure mine with duck tape anyway.

I will reinforce the straps with duct tape(near the sole) but the pain with putting it around the boot is if you are moving around then taking off the waders is a pain. I know it works but theres got to be something that will be easier. I'm going to watch some old McGyver to get some ideas. lol :)

mine fell apart in september, i used electrical tape and its still holding up fine

I will soon be experiencing the same thing, where the strap forms the loop and attaches and just above it is worn mighty thin. Hoping they will make it through the season, but not looking good. Now the fix, the plans are to get some similar strapping and have my local cobbler do the repair. To keep this from happening again I will cut a bicycle tire into pieces several inches long and have those sewn to cover where the loop attaches the strap and going up several inches to cover the wear area. Definately a design improvement Korkers should consider.:uhuh:

Good idea about using a bike tire. Maybe it may even give you a bit more traction in certain situations because of the tread.

if it pulled completely out of the rubber, you might be SOL. if there is some strap still in the soul, you can sew them together with a little reinforcing. it will probably always be a weak link, though. also, usually when one goes, the others are ready.

T, the K5000 straps aren't formed into the sole. Rather the strap is looped through a "slot" in the sandal, and then sewed back to itself to make a loop. The buckle is connected the same way, threaded through a slot and sewed to itself.

I've had them for two seasons, so I'd feel guilty about sending them back because I wore them out.

I couldn't find the cable ties, so I tried the hose clamp. Loped throught the slot in the sandal, then the buckle, closed it and tightened, then crimped it "flat" with vice grips. It aint pretty, but it will get me by for now. May wrap it with electrical tape too to cover the sharp edges. Looks like two other straps are on there way out too