Korker Wading Boots

[VTflyfishing]

About two seasons ago I bought a pair of Cross Current Wading Boots. They are already falling apart. The Aquasteath sole I think are garbage. If you use the Aquasteath sole in a river that has any type of slime on the rocks it feels like you are wearing rolling skates. The Trail Lug sole is great for hiking around brook trout streams. But I just end up using the felt sole. The reason I bought these boots is to get away from using felt because of Didymo. I also had to replace on pair of felt because the first pair fell apart. I paid 120 dollars for the boots. I don't think I will buy Korkers again.

[nutman]

didymo isnt that big a problem out here but finding good rubber bottom boots seems to be i saw something somewhere that said they industry is pushing for boot with out felt soles for the future .
Again i think krockers need to fix their problems ! the boots just fall apart

[kyle]

Try simms boots, the aquastealth (streamtread) comes in the freestone, headwaters, rivershed, and the guide boot. All of which are great boots, the only downside is the price. I've never tried the aquastealth (streamtread) but some guys I know that have tried the simms boots say they grip just as well as felt and that grass, sticks, and mud doesn't get caked on like felt.

-kyle

[AaronJasper]

I've been testing out that sole for a while. I love it. They passes the Housatonic and Salmon River tests with high marks. They are going to do very well with these. They put the sole on the least expensive boot. I think its the freestone boot. The boot has held up really well as well and is very comfortable. I thought that walking might "wear down" the rubber but with at least 25-30 days on them there is no visible wear.

[nutman]

i havent seen these up close yet ,in the catalouge it says felt studded aqua tread ? is the aqua tread a rubber sole ?

[alanb_ct]

The name of the new sole is:

Vibram® StreamTread 360° Sole

It is available from Simms on these shoes:
G4 Guide for $220
Guide for $200
Rivershed for $180
Freestone for $130

[kyle]

When my chota felt boots wear down I'm going to try some of the simms with the new sole.

nutman,

If you're from CT, or are ever in CT go to upcountry sportfishing on the farmington, they have all of the simms boots in both felt and aquastealth soles.

-kyle

[Fishsomemore]

I purchased the Korkers Chrome wading boot almost a year ago. Fished all kinds of conditions, even the Jersey shore beach in November. Then also many local north jersey streams plus the Salmon and Oswego rivers. I know I've been on them a good 30 plus times. Here's what I have found to date:- They are light and the lacing system is great. However, the outsoles, I have the Kling-on rubber and Kling-on rubber with studs. Always used the studs but probably should have switched to fish the shore. On the heel where the outsole connects to the boot. The male hub that the rubber female connects to has come out of the shell. The adhesive just did not hold. The rubber on the outsole has begun to peel away from the orange base to which it was adhered in several places on each foot. The orange base is what also "clips" into the bottom of the boot.

I am currently using pliobond adhesive in an attempt to repair them and save another $40 for replacements. Additionally, the boot itself shows signs of wear and the hub noted above would likely break off if I do not reattach it with adhesive as well. On this aspect the left boot was worse than the right. So I conclude that the boot is not very durable and has plenty of problems that IMO don't justify the price. The fact that they are light and work well, that is, they have never malfunctioned while in use and have done a good job of keeping me on my feet does not mean that they are a good value. For that price point I would like to see them go about 5 years.

[frankm]

Have you tried calling over to Korkers?

[AaronJasper]

Call Korkers. They have great customer service and will take care of you. Don't fix them yourself. Then you might have warranty issues.