Best wading boots?

[SalmonNilla]

I need some good wading boots to go with my neoprene waders. Any suggestions? I'm tired of slippin and sliddin on slimey rocks. Anybody have korkers? or Cabelas? Whats the best sole? Thank you for any info.
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Gotta go with the Korkers I have two pairs of them.

[Artwo]

Korkers all the way. They come with a lug sole and a felt sole but I also recommend buying the felt/cleat sole as well.

[Riverkeeper]

I've had no complaints with Danner. Studs sewn into the felt. Indestructable. Local company.

[Mojo]

Weinbrenners makes a really good boot, but make sure you get the studded felt soles. I've had mine for 7 years, and average 30 days a year in a river somewhere. I fish the Deschutes, South Fork of the Boise, Owyhee, Grand Rhonde and rivers like the Lochsa and Salmon. That's tough duty for a wading boot, they're worn, but still kicking.

[fishfinderswife]

Do they make studded boots for woman ???????

[SHOUGALNITE]

Danners :grin:

[Riverkeeper]

Fishfinderswife,

You don't have PM or email set up, but I have a hot tip for you. Send me a message.

[moman]

I don't know that I would say they are the "best" but for the price I've been very satisfied with the Cabela's Guide boot. I'm not generally a Cabela's fan, but they've been confortable, durable, and the felt soles are thick and seem to hold up well in the local water. I think they retail for $69, my cheapest boot ever. S

[fishfinderswife]

Riverkeeper
I have it set up that way for a reason, you can't just give me that tip ? :smile:

[articulate leech]

I'd like to know about wading boots for women, too. I'm trying to find good ones for my wife. GI Joes has some in several sizes but they look like moon boots, and I wonder how comfortable and functional they are.

[cully]

Simms guide boots with or without spikes. If your in a boat get the boot without. If your a bankie get the boots with spikes. I've had my spiked Simms for almost 6 years. They have lost a spiked or two but I can see that they'll last for more years to come. A fitting note. Whatever boot you choose you might want to get a size larger than you normally wear to accomadate your neoprene wader booties. Also, It's much easier putting on wading boots if there wet.

[Slayer]

for the money, i like cabelas. however i have heard that korkers are real nice, just not sure of the price

[Bryan]

I average well over 100 days on the river and I hike all over the place in my boots! I go through boots quickly. If I can get a season out of a pair of boots they have done well. I have had Weinbrenner's, the Guide model of Simms, Hodgman and many other brands but THE BEST and most comfortable BY FAR is the Jim Teeny Boots! The boots feel like slippers and they are SO EASY or put on and take off! They come with just felt ot with studs if you need them. These boots make a HUGE difference at the end of a day fishing! Most boots are heavy and and well, bootish. The Teeny boots are lite weight and just as durable! I would have to say that the Teeny boot is like wearing a really lite weight basketball shoe like the Air Jordans.
bryan

[greenbuttskunk]

John,
A agree with riverkeeper. The danners are great with the felt and stud combo sole. The danner factory store has seconds pretty cheap too.
GBS

[Riverkeeper]

I guess if I don't post a link, I am not in violation of the AUP right?

Sierra Trading Post is selling close out Orvis Battenkil Studded boots in Men's sizes 4 and 5. I bought a pair for my girlfriend (who is a womans 7.5), and they are good boots. $22.

[articulate leech]

riverkeeper,

you say your girlfriend is a size 7.5...so's my wife. what men's size did you buy for her?

[Holehog]

For what it is worth, I've used hight top Danners for 9 years. I put studded felts over the factory felts in order to get a higher angle on my drift. Danners have performed OK. If they get dryed out they need to be wet down before putting them on. The stiching between the leather and cordura along the sides of the boot comes undone over time but is repairable. "I perfer high tops for the ankle support"

Bad news for those of you who like the Danner wading boots, they have been discontinued.

Has anyone tried Chodas?

[RogueFishr]

I liked the Simms guide models. They were comfortable and durable. but I am now using the Korkers with the changeable soles and I love them. They fit great, and seem to be holding up very well. The different soles work great and are easy to change. I fish the bank and in a boat so, before the Korkers, I had to compromise with wading boots and settle on soles that weren't ther best for every situatiuon. The sole system is a good design and I have had no problems at all with mine.

RF

[Rustyoar]

Dito Rouge be verstile.

[skrimmy]

Chota Boots! Bought a pair last year and would do it all over again. They're comfortable all day long.

[blacktail]

I wore Weinbrenners for years and they were a decent boot. Probably went through at least three pair.

Now I'm wearing Chotas and will never go back to Weinbrenners.

The Chotas are very comforatable and I like the fact the studs are removable.

Mike

[SalmonNilla]

Thank you for the advice, I'm gonna go try on a couple kinds that you all recommended and let santa know which ones I need. I've been pretty good this year. maybe I'll find a pair under the tree christmas morning.

[letsfish]

I too, am a Chota convert, love the comfort! Also they have removeable insoles for those that need to add orthodics.A very good boot in the same price range as Korkers.

[ultralight]

Here's another one impressed with Chota's comfort and good looks. Get the spikes model if fishing in really slippery surface. It will be well worth the extra 10 or 15 bucks.

[fishfinderswife]

Thanks Riverkeeper - My husband has been bugging me to get new boots, mine are done, I get to carry pebble rocks with me when I walk, .

Good luck Salmon.