I'm trying to cut back on excess gear this year and travel light. You think you'll need this, and then that... and pretty soon you're stuffing your whole collection into your plug bag. I'll keep the Korkers in the trunk in case I realize I need them.
At the Canal? Oh yea...fell on me arse last year while trying to get down to a fish. That's what made me get the korkers. Fishing alone, one bad slip and it's bye be
Felt soles are fine on just wet rocks, but if there's any kinda weed or slime on those rocks they're useless. Use some spiked wading boots or some korkers to be safe.