I have been thinking about Korkers as well, and always wondered how well that interchangeable system holds up over time
I first had a pair of Chotas that worked pretty well and lasted years, got them resoled once.
then, years ago bought a pair of slip overs that have extruded alum bars on the bottom. Similar idea to Foot Tractors.
and theses work decent slipped over regular felt boots, so my Chotas became dual use boots.
downside is the effort to put on and take off. (ergo the Korkers idea)
Next I went to Simms since they were "the" boot to have.
I still have them and are wearing well, my only complaint is how stiff the soles are.
There' a fine line between stiff enough to protect your feet and last the duration and too stiff that walking over rocks
is difficult when they do not conform to the contour. And so these seem well built, but a bit too stiff.
I like the Patagonia brand, and have two pair of waders and a vest, and other sportswear.
I had a leak in the waders after 10 yrs of abuse, sent them back and got new feet installed for $25
with better lining no less. Been perfect ever since.
BTW there was a lengthy interesting article about Yvon Chanard a couple years back in the Atlantic magazine.
worth a read if you find it.
Last edited by Digger; 06-04-2020 at 10:51 PM.
Steelhead gear = $6287, no of adults caught = 3, amortized cost = $2,095.67, beaching that 30" fish and letting it go = priceless
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