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Sandman, I picked up a pair of Orvis Guide stocking foots in their close sale last fall. I hope that I don't find the problem with sand you mention. I was thinking of the Korkers wading shoe as well, but they weigh about two pounds apeace so I might go with the Simms shoe with the studded felt sole, which is much ligheter and priced a few dollars less. I'd be interested in hearing others opinions on this.
Just for the sake of their warrenty I'd go with one of the reasonably priced waders from LLBean. Everything they sell is guaranteed.
A lot of people say the boot foot is less of a hassle getting in and out of them than the stocking foot, but I'm giving the stocking foot a chance because I'm looking for more support and less slippage when walking long distances to fishing spots.
Their waders may be good, but I'd stay away from Hodgeman wading shoes should you go the stocking foot route. I tried a pair on in a store and whenI went to snug up the laces the fabric loop Hodgeman uses instead of a metal grommet blew right out. I wouldnt want that to happen on the beach
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