Wading in the boots…. Which brands hold up for you

It sounds like I am in the same boat, or shoes as you. I am looking at Korkers and probably would have a pair by now if I had moved faster. My size is popular. I like the ability to change the soles when they get worn or you want a different type of sole. I also would like to know what others like or don’t like about the BOA system.

Bill

I’ve been fishing Korkers for several years now. I absolutely love my Devils Canyon Model. Super comfy and light. Also great comfortable ankle support. Has the Boa system and would never go back to laces. I did purchase the soles with metal spikes. What a difference they make. No more slipping on mossy or algae rocks.

Mr. Mcclurey, which pair of studded soles did you get? They have a pretty wide selection.

Bill

I bought the Darkhorse BOA boots while the sale at Feathercrafts was on and saved thirty bucks. Also ordered the Vibram studded soles. They look like they will be really good on our Missouri streams. They have an aggressive tread pattern that has more space between the lugs so they shouldn’t get gravel lodged in them and of course, the studs will help on the bedrock and slick logs.

Bill

Seems like the Vibram soles with studs are really popular. Mine has been back ordered until February. Late January at the earliest. Darn. So far looking these boots over I like what I see construction is tops and theses replaceable soles really seem sturdy. Taking off the felt and putting the rubber soles that came with the boots was tough. They are on nice and tight, just like you want in a wading boot.

Bill

I have the Korkers Whitehorse BOA boots. Love em. The vibram souls are good if unare headed into a drift boat or raft. Not enough grip on slimey rocks，took two swims finding out. Switched to the soles with the aluminum bars. Best move I ever made. Very sure footed on the most slipery of rocks.

Love the BOA laces， best invention for old men.

I love my Devils Canyon BOA. Flexible high top. Very light at 2lbs – 14oz per paire. They have two different spike sole. I have the pair with the smaller spikes and they work great. I recently was to to a member of the group who recently purchased the larger spike soles and several came out with minimal use. I’ve had mine for 2 years. I believe more smaller spikes is better than fewer bigger spikes. It appears there is more stress put on the rubber soles with the bigger spikes as you walk through rocks and up banks etc. and the pressure is more apt to tear them out. Just my opinion.