Thanks for the help guys. I checked out the korkers and the simms last night... I have heard horror stories with the korkers and as soon as I picked one up I knew why. The thing felt like a toys'r'us toy. I knew Id be snapping those bad boys in no time. Also have heard horror stories with the boa lacing systems so veered away from that. Went just with a beefier boot of what I was presently rocking, and grabbed some simms freestones with traditional laces. Thanks for the help fellas
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Tell me why your wading boots are awesome. Or, aren't.
#21
Posted 21 October 2014 - 07:27 AM
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#22
Posted 21 October 2014 - 07:53 AM
Hes talking waders
ahh ok, cause the comment came right after him mentioning simms boots
#23
Posted 24 October 2014 - 02:38 PM
ended up returning the freestones and grabbed g3's actually
#24
Posted 25 October 2014 - 09:14 AM
I had the same problem blowing a boot in the summer km's from the car except I had no tape. Stockingfoot punched right through and stepped on a branch or something, leaks a bit now. I had to Magyver my boot with mono and limp out. Chotas probably had 10 years mileage so can't complain. Picked up G3s as well
, they are high, seem solid. Lesson-always carry duct tape boys and girls
#25
Posted 05 November 2014 - 04:06 PM
ha. Mono... working with what you have anyway. Yeah well not even duct tape but a roll of electrical tape in the back of the vest at all times now - thats for sure.
#26
Posted 05 November 2014 - 04:23 PM
Korker Chrome just love em. boa lacing system never had a problem with it but I keep a spare lace and wheel just in case, very comfortable and light. The interchangeable sole is cool but I just keep the studs on so if the soles weren't interchangeable I think I would like them more but I've never had any problems with the soles.
#27
Posted 05 November 2014 - 06:07 PM
had my chotas for about 7 years, the boot itself is still in great shape only problem was the heel, just fell off a few days ago, i wouldnt hesitate to buy another pair of chotas.
#28
Posted 05 November 2014 - 08:33 PM
Good chice on the freestones. If anyone else is looking for an opinion, go simms (can't speak for Patagonia but friends who own them are happy). There are a couple issues with Korkers, one is that the act of taking the soles off can snap them (I've seen this happen). Two is you have to buy a pre-studded sole, which not all shops carry, because the soles are so thin you can't drive a stud in without it going right through. And I agree, avoid the BOA system and felt unless you really have to use them.
#29
Posted 05 November 2014 - 08:52 PM
#30
Posted 05 November 2014 - 11:06 PM
I just got the freestone also this week. Paired with headwaters should be good go.
Paul, we are going to be matching. I got the same combo.
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Posted 06 November 2014 - 08:46 PM
#33
Posted 07 November 2014 - 11:15 PM
dont buy hodgmans lol
#34
Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:30 AM
yes PUMP, while the vibram soles are excellent for gripping and reduce the transfer of invasive species, they do wear quickly. I put some studs to give me grip on ice in the winter and to reduce wear on the soles.
#35
Posted 08 November 2014 - 09:22 AM
Brian, do you leave the studs on all year round or take them off during spring - fall and then put them back on in the winter?
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Posted 08 November 2014 - 09:41 AM
#37
Posted 08 November 2014 - 07:56 PM
Thanks guys
#38
Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:20 PM
#39
Posted 10 November 2014 - 07:41 AM
Yup as TC said, I just leave em in all year. And Shawarma gave the reason why
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