Wanted to try out a pair for wet wading. Do they run true to size? What soles do you use the most?
Thanks
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bronzebackbass1 on
I own a pair of greenback boots I use for wading jetties. Only had them for a few months though.
flyfishrobot on
I’ve seen way too many of those soles floating in the river to buy korkers. Looks like they just fly off immediately
InteractionLast4335 on
I LOVE them. Got them when they were first released — have been using regular Korkers wading boots for years. Just used them last weekend on the east slope of the Shenandoah National Park. Hopped in and out of the water, did a lot of rock hopping and wore them on the hike out, which was a pretty rigorous uphill climb. They fit like regular sneakers, so if you plan to use a neoprene wading sock, I’d take that in to account. I wear them with Simms “wet wading socks”. As far as soles, the rubber ones with the small carbide studs are the best wading boot soles I have ever used.
-hof56 on
I’ve had them for about a year. Great for wet wading and hikes in to spots. Never had a sole come off in many years of using Korkers. That said, I did warranty a pair due to side stitching breaking off. I just used mine for a three day backcountry camp and fish in the Smokies and had no problems. Go with felt for wading.
Akhockeydad26 on
I wear keen Newport sandals.
Best thing to wear, good grip and comfortable.
But I do get pebbles in them and have to flush them out a few times per day.
ZeroWinrateNA on
I just bought the Devils Canyon model. By far the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn to date. I don’t know much about the longevity of it though. I also haven’t had a reason to use the studded soles, though I stepped in some deep sticky mud and the soles stayed fine so I’m not too concerned and think it’s a good buy.
GeneralVolstead on
As much as I love my korkers, I have lost two soles over the years. They both fell off when I stepped into thick silt during high water events. I took it as a lesson learned, but deffintaley made me wonder if it’s a flawed design. All said, I have been very happy with my pairs. They are quite durable and I really enjoy being able to select what kind of slip support I’m after.
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I own a pair of greenback boots I use for wading jetties. Only had them for a few months though.
I’ve seen way too many of those soles floating in the river to buy korkers. Looks like they just fly off immediately
I LOVE them. Got them when they were first released — have been using regular Korkers wading boots for years. Just used them last weekend on the east slope of the Shenandoah National Park. Hopped in and out of the water, did a lot of rock hopping and wore them on the hike out, which was a pretty rigorous uphill climb. They fit like regular sneakers, so if you plan to use a neoprene wading sock, I’d take that in to account. I wear them with Simms “wet wading socks”. As far as soles, the rubber ones with the small carbide studs are the best wading boot soles I have ever used.
I’ve had them for about a year. Great for wet wading and hikes in to spots. Never had a sole come off in many years of using Korkers. That said, I did warranty a pair due to side stitching breaking off. I just used mine for a three day backcountry camp and fish in the Smokies and had no problems. Go with felt for wading.
I wear keen Newport sandals.
Best thing to wear, good grip and comfortable.
But I do get pebbles in them and have to flush them out a few times per day.
I just bought the Devils Canyon model. By far the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn to date. I don’t know much about the longevity of it though. I also haven’t had a reason to use the studded soles, though I stepped in some deep sticky mud and the soles stayed fine so I’m not too concerned and think it’s a good buy.
As much as I love my korkers, I have lost two soles over the years. They both fell off when I stepped into thick silt during high water events. I took it as a lesson learned, but deffintaley made me wonder if it’s a flawed design. All said, I have been very happy with my pairs. They are quite durable and I really enjoy being able to select what kind of slip support I’m after.