korkers wading boots...

[SneakyPete]

I'm looking at the Korkers streamborn wading boots since I need to replace my Orvis boots. Just wondering if these boots hold up??? How is the interchangeable sole system??? Is it quick to replace the soles??? And what soles do you recomend to use on NJ streams???

 

[Broadheadscreek]

Hi Steve , These wading shoes are great I have had mine for almost 3 years now and they are still in super shape. The soles are easy in easy out , I would recommend the Klingon studded sole or the studded felt if you can still get it both are excellent. Also you may be able to find them on sale as they are coming out with some new models.

 

[SneakyPete]

Hi Steve , These wading shoes are great I have had mine for almost 3 years now and they are still in super shape. The soles are easy in easy out , I would recommend the Klingon studded sole or the studded felt if you can still get it both are excellent. Also you may be able to find them on sale as they are coming out with some new models.

Thanks for the review on these boots.. I'm going to buy the Korkers Guide Wading Boots after all. I think the few dollars more for these boots will be worth it. Since I currently hate my laces on the current boots I own now b/c I keeping getting my flies caught in them some how....With the korkers guide boots they have no laces and I think I like that system better when the dead of winter sets in and I'm out fishing. No need to reach into the icy cold water to ever tie my laces or get a stuck fly out of them again. So for that reason alone, I should be happpy with these boots compared to the streamborn I was looking at for just a few dollars less...

 

[Broadheadscreek]

Your welcome Steve,

The boas are nice but I like my boots wide open to get in and out of that's why I like the lace up. Never had trouble with fly's stuck in the lace,though I do have have gravel guard so they are not exposed. Good luck with your new Korkers let us know how you do with them.

 

[Joe D]

Excellent boot. I find they're cut a bit snug, so if you can't try them on order a size larger than your regular shoe size. The no lace system is pretty cool. I don't know if I'd trust the wire & knob not to freeze up in the cold weather.

Watch for the new wading boot Orvis is coming out with that has the same sole system as Korkers; the soles are even interchangeable with the Korkers. Also a very nice boot.

 

[SneakyPete]

You guys posted some great info that I'm all confused again... I like the idea of the laces with the gravel guards, this way I can get into my boots easier like you stated.. I also would like to get the Orvis boot, but I can't wait for it's release date... So at 10:00am I'm going to my local sport shop and see if they have the Boas in my size... If not I'll go with the mail order streamborn boots and save a few dollars in the long run. Heck the money I save, I can pay to have them shipped overnight... So it's a win, win, situation I guess.. Thanks for pointing out the pro's and con's of both boots.

 

[eddavidson9]

I like the idea of the laces with the gravel guards, this way I can get into my boots easier like you stated.

i have the guides and they open wide with a simple pull, no problem getting in and out...there is no comparison between lacing and the boas when it comes to ease of tightening them. get the boas. you want the boas. but if you can, wait and get the 2011 versions, they look much more streamlined (less spots to hang up on or wear) and the mechanism itself is supposed to be improved.

 

[SneakyPete]

Just purchased the boas today... Had no problems getting in and out of them since they do in fact open wide. I tried them on with a pair of waders and a heavy thermal sock and had no problems what so ever. A great thing about these boots is that Korkers has a lifetime guarantee on the lacing system reel and laces. Hope I never need to use it, But I like that kind of protection from a company....

Well now I'm off to river test them in the Musky...

 

[Broadheadscreek]

Good deal Steve let us know how you like them. Which inserts did you get?

 

[SneakyPete]

It came with just the plain felt and a pair of Klingon rubber inserts, Just wish that one of the inserts had studs in them...Guess I'll just order a pair of them.

 

[Broadheadscreek]

You should be fine with either right now as most of the stream bottoms have been scrubbed so the rocks are fairly clean. I would get a set of studded inserts for sure, good luck with them they are awesome wadding boots.

 

[Simms]

It came with just the plain felt and a pair of Klingon rubber inserts, Just wish that one of the inserts had studs in them...Guess I'll just order a pair of them.

You can buy studs to screw into them...Any stud would work. I know chota, h. men, and simms make studs. Simms studs are not only hardened, that have a rough carbide surface on them... They also just released a "4 leaf clover" looking stud that works great. The other screw in studs are good, however offer no "bite" due to the flat surface...

 

[SneakyPete]

Thanks guys for all your help... Got a couple of hours fishing in them today on the Musky, Your right about them them being awesome wadding boots. Glad I purchased them...I'm going to pass on getting screw in studs for the felt... For that price I can get a pair of studded felt inserts...

 

[eddavidson9]

there are options for cheap screw-in studs (sheet metal screws, tire studs, etc) but i'd be worried about screwing up the sole inserts or even the boot sole. for the price, you're right, you're probably better off getting studded inserts. and with the new 2011 design, the old style may be getting discountinued and discounted soon.