Wet suit boots/shoes

[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.

[Back Beach]

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.

Toughen up and go barefoot like they did in the old days...don't worry, nobody will laugh at your webbed feet.

[basswipe]

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.

Just the opposite here.

My Cabelas Ultralight wading boots have lasted ever since the year they first intor'd them.Rinse in fresh water and hang them and let dry in a dry area.Best wading boot for the price imo.

[angler229]

I use the LLBean ultralight wading boot and I love them, lots of support and the spikes hold up really well. The only problem is the seems and stitching will wear quickly, at least in my case 5-6 nights a week. This caused me to go through two pairs last year, which isn't a problem with Bean's lifetime warranty.

[reebok]

If you are a size 11 I will sell you a brand new pair of the ultralight bean wading boots for $30. I "sold" them here awhile ago but the guy never followed through. Do a search and you'll find the pictures.

[RNC]

I agree with the Korker Boots with the interchangeable soles. 1 size up from my normal size when im in waders or i'll wear my Hodgman 2mm socks when im in the wetsuit to fill in the loose space.

[Crafty Angler]

Originally Posted by reebok

If you are a size 11 I will sell you a brand new pair of the ultralight bean wading boots for $30. I "sold" them here awhile ago but the guy never followed through. Do a search and you'll find the pictures.

If Steve's not interested in the boots, I sure am - I had a pair of Patagonia wading boots that have totally disintegrated after one season - I got 'em for pretty short money but they're shot.

Let me know if ya want to sell them - I can get a check out to ya -

Thanks -

[reebok]

Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

If Steve's not interested in the boots, I sure am - I had a pair of Patagonia wading boots that have totally disintegrated after one season - I got 'em for pretty short money but they're shot.

Let me know if ya want to sell them - I can get a check out to ya -

Thanks -

Hi Crafty,

One of the guys who was next in line at the time they were put up for sale is interested. I'm sorry I have to give him first shot it seems to me. I'll let you know if for some reason it doesn't work out. Thanks for the interest.

[Crafty Angler]

Thanks, reebok - if it doesn't go thru just give me a shout -

[NIB]

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.

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..

[emgred]

Been doing some research and found this.

http://www.wearbars.com/ProductDetai...?productID=246

I think the boot shown is a Chota

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by emgred

Been doing some research and found this.

http://www.wearbars.com/ProductDetai...?productID=246

I think the boot shown is a Chota

will these work in a NRS wetshoe? Does anyone know how thick the soles are?