Great video Curtis! I have a few pair of boots and as you've said, pay attention in particular to the weight. I have one pair of Patagonia Foot Tractors and I hate them. The aluminum bars do not give you great traction, you can't swap them out with something different and they weigh a ton. They also fit well when dry but stretch out when wet and are not comfortable at all. I basically wasted $450 on them and wish I'd researched a little better. I've worn out a few Simms G3's which I prefer. If you're adding spikes do yourself a favor and buy Gripstuds. They cost a bit but there is no better traction and they don't wear out. I'm getting ready to pit them in a third pair of boots as they've outlasted two other pair. I walk a lot on all kinds of terrain and love the Gripstuds in Simms rubber soles.
Mostly a good job. You were a little less favorable for the Korkers boot. You never mentioned that Korkers have interchangeable sole. The Korkers I purchased came with 2 soles of your choice. Since then Korkers has come out with a wading shoe. I purchased a pair for wife when she is Kayaking. She is in love with shoes (a little hard to put on her foot She has one foot a little larger to to surgery). She claims that when she is wearing the wading shoes, has never had better feeling shoe (including $150.00 shoes). PS. Korkers wading shoes also have interchangeable soles. I love your thoughts about a hiking pair. When I shop Black Friday sale, wading shoes will be on my list. Keep up the great videos Curtis!
Absolutely LOVE Korkers! I have the Devils Canyon boots and the All Axis wading shoes. It's awesome being able to swap out soles for both. Their light weight and ease to put on and take off are a huge plus for me at age 65. Excellent customer service too.
Also note all the wading boots have fabric uppers and fabric laces … but felt soles get vilified as the invasive vector as though other soft fabrics don’t do same 😂
@@dsmith2601 Simms flyweight access boots have a tan colored vibram sole that is much grippier than the black rubber. I have been wearing them for two years and I’d say they’re 90% as good as felt, which is impressive.
Great video Curtis!
I have a few pair of boots and as you've said, pay attention in particular to the weight. I have one pair of Patagonia Foot Tractors and I hate them. The aluminum bars do not give you great traction, you can't swap them out with something different and they weigh a ton. They also fit well when dry but stretch out when wet and are not comfortable at all. I basically wasted $450 on them and wish I'd researched a little better. I've worn out a few Simms G3's which I prefer.
If you're adding spikes do yourself a favor and buy Gripstuds. They cost a bit but there is no better traction and they don't wear out. I'm getting ready to pit them in a third pair of boots as they've outlasted two other pair. I walk a lot on all kinds of terrain and love the Gripstuds in Simms rubber soles.
Mostly a good job. You were a little less favorable for the Korkers boot. You never mentioned that Korkers have interchangeable sole. The Korkers I purchased came with 2 soles of your choice. Since then Korkers has come out with a wading shoe. I purchased a pair for wife when she is Kayaking. She is in love with shoes (a little hard to put on her foot She has one foot a little larger to to surgery). She claims that when she is wearing the wading shoes, has never had better feeling shoe (including $150.00 shoes).
PS. Korkers wading shoes also have interchangeable soles.
I love your thoughts about a hiking pair. When I shop Black Friday sale, wading shoes will be on my list.
Keep up the great videos Curtis!
Absolutely LOVE Korkers! I have the Devils Canyon boots and the All Axis wading shoes. It's awesome being able to swap out soles for both. Their light weight and ease to put on and take off are a huge plus for me at age 65. Excellent customer service too.
Is felt still a thing?
Yes. And still the best for grip.
Felt. Rubber soles + wading = slips and falls, they all over promise and under deliver.
Also note all the wading boots have fabric uppers and fabric laces … but felt soles get vilified as the invasive vector as though other soft fabrics don’t do same 😂
@@dsmith2601 Simms flyweight access boots have a tan colored vibram sole that is much grippier than the black rubber. I have been wearing them for two years and I’d say they’re 90% as good as felt, which is impressive.
I'd stick to rubber with studs. Felt is banned in Yellowstone and probably other places. As fishermen we do whatever we can for the fishery.
Buy once cry once.
Simms like a lot of money. I bought a $50 pair from Dick’s Sporting Goods that lasted me eight years.
Could you share model of those Dick's Sporting boots? If they are Durasngo boots it will be great to hear your wading experience in them.
Maybe 20+ years ago I do not remember the name.
Wading boots will last 20+ years sitting in the garage. Usage is a big player and $80 20+ years ago is $200 today…😮