Korker 1100 vs. Hodgeman Gladiator

[Spiderman]

Korkers suck! They are not made the way they used to be. I would lose 12 to 20 studs in a night at montauk and once you try to replace them they fall out even faster. I've been using the hodgemans for a couple of years now and find the to hold up much better. I always duct tape the the strap buckle and the clip for the laces. I dont mind wearing down the studs but i hate when they fall out. I go through about three pairs a season.

[BasicPatrick]

I have all three and have gone back and forth...In the end I like the Hodgean Gladiator design for attachment with the lace section and strap/buckle system up top. Duct tape in extreme areas is a must. Studs are gonna wear and tear out and that is just fact.

I do install bolts in my fins for skishin and climbing on the rocks.