Location: Freezing on a ledge somewhere on the Maine coast
Posts: 82
Yupper, that's how mine looked too. Bean's customer service clerk asked me what I had done to the poor boots. Told her that I used them as they were suppose to be used.......Next pair please.
I ended up getting the bean river treads instead of the ultra lights and I'm very happy with them (granted I've only tried them on and wore them around the house for a bit). They are only $10 more than the ultra lights and I don't notice much of an increase in weight from the ultralights (I tried on a friends). They're much more supportive and look to be built tougher. Bean doesn't recommend the ultralights for difficult terrain and I was only able to find raving reviews of the river treads.
"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
These were bought in 99 and have outlasted 4 pairs of waders. Not a lot of asphalt walking as the canal gets the bicycle action. Only draw back is that sand gets in through the side drain holes. I wouldn't want to guess the miles I have walked in these. But then again we don't have as many rocks up here as Rhody. These were around 135 when new.
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