So Im offically done with korkers boots and related and their poor customer service, more on this later if and when the issues get resolved.

So the wearbars came in today, boots are do in on wednesday.

I have read the threads and seem to have it down, but wanted to ask a few questions to make sure im right.

Add small ss washers under the wearbars, for all studs correct?? Or just the ones that use the threaded spots?

Do you guys start the new hole with anything or just force wearbar to dig into the felt?

Add some waterproof epoxy to all studs or just the ones in the felt?

Do the laces suck? break, shread, come untied a lot?

Anything else I should know or do??

Im going run a total of 21/22 studs to help disperse the weight and get the maxium grip, most the areas I fish are covered in heavy growth and bubble weed.

Thanks for the tips guys.

Thanks guys.

Cant wait to have these on the rocks

I had two pairs of the older ultralights with permanent carbide cleats. My first pair lasted over 5 years and were still nice when my friend's son outgrew his boots and I gave him mine. No problems with laces or anything else. The older style had 15 cleats each, but I think 19 or 20 would be better.

Chris,
Wish you would have asked me at the SWE this weekend - I had mine in the buggy. I decided to start with 14 per boot - that's how many holes there are. This amount has worked fine for me but I'm 165 lbs. This left me with 20 extra wearbar spikes that I use to replenish any that are lost. So far in a season and a half I've lost 4 spikes (3 of them on BI shoreline structure which tends to eat all kinds of spikes) - no epoxy or washers on mine. One lace did wear out and snap - easily replaced. Boots are showing a little wear - in one area some threads are wearing out from scuffing on barnacles but I consider this normal wear and tear as these things are always in the water bumping into boulders, stepping on unseen remnants of metal lobster gear, etc. Will probably last me though the season. When they go I'll definitly get another pair.

DZ

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I used small SS washers in the rubber receiver areas, and larger washers directly into the felt.

This is my second go-around, and this system is definitely an improvement. The larger washers keep the spike straight, and prevent them from leaning over due to their larger surface area. Also, dip the threads in white MARINE epoxy (2-hour cure time) available at HD or lowes. I have been emaling Sam H at korkers for the last 2 years to make a better boot... one with receiver threads built directly into the sole... They simply dont think there is a need for the boot... Email the guy and speak your mind!

samh@korkers.com
Sam Houser
> Korkers
> Sales & Marketing Support Coordinator
> 800-524-8899

Looks Awesome!

I'm not so sure about the "Grip Studs" that I put in my waders. Just cheepo rangers with the rubber boots and the rubber doesn't seem strong enough to hold them upright. Haven't really beat on them yet though.

Have you?

Thanks guys.

The wearbars are in already, just waiting for the boots which should be here thursday.

I plan on using all 48 of them, 24 in each.

Ivan looks like you have 29 per boot.

Im a big guy and think the extra studs will help with dispersing my weight and not crushing as many.

I would put extra in but didnt want to buy another 48 pack for just 12more.

If you want to kill them quick walk to the end of the short wall. It probably won't matter to the bantamweights but us real men with equipment sheds will probably tear out a couple.

I ordered a new set this season, so I put in some of the old ones to have more spikes per boot. The more spikes the better, since in actuality, only a few are in contact with rock at a time. I just got in from a long walk on rocks... I am thankful every outing that I'm not wearing k-5000's like 2 years ago.