Wading Boots - need help

[padavid]

I have been doing a lot of wading in the Big D, Skuke and local streams for smallies. I have been using my hiking boots with thick wool socks and while that works, I really would like to get studded / felt soled boots. I have been looking at Korkers with the interchangeable soles (you can switch from felt to studs)

Anybody have some advice?

[DUZBASS]

I would stay away from the korkers, if you want studded felt try the simms boots, I have a few pairs of their L2 boots and they are awesome, very comfortable and well made.

http://www.simmsfishing.com/za/SIM?PAGE ... T=footwear

[padavid]

Thanks - that is why I am asking.

Have you had problems with Korkers?

[backcast]

I agree that Simms products are the best in the business in almost every item they make. I use their waders, fleece, and many other of the their products and they are superb.

However Chota makes the best boots in my opinion. Check out the STL plus model. they have felt soles and removable studs. They are the most comfortable wading boots I have found and excell when some hiking is in order. You may not even need the studs (they just screw in or out.)

http://www.chotaoutdoorgear.com/

[greatbarracuda]

Korkers are pretty decent for their price but I've heard lots of complaints of soles getting ripped off/lost to mud.