Favorite Wading boots?

[Weible1]

I received a bunch of gift cards to bass pro for christmas and I was looking to get a nicer pair of wading boots. I really like the idea of the lace less wading boots. I was wondering if any of you own or have tried these boots. They are basically the same price, and I can't find many reviews on them so any input is appreciated. I am not set on either of these boots, so if anyone has a pair they love and would recommend that would be great too. Thanks, Steven

 

[Ramcatt]

korkers metalhead... best wading boot on the market

interchangeable soles
lighter
better drainage

 

[Weible1]

The korker metalheads are my number one choice so far. I tried them on at a gander mountain and they felt great. I loved how quick they were to tighten and off take off.

 

[flyfishermanj]

I liked the Korker Redstone better, fit felt better to me.

JH

 

[Ramcatt]

The redstones don't have the BOA system

 

[flyfishermanj]

No they don't, but the quick lace system is nice.

JH

 

[Weible1]

No I am glad you informed me about the other boots. I am not against any boots without the boa technology. I just really thought they were neat. Thanks flyfishermanj for the input.

 

[driflize]

I was also wondering about the korkers boots with the boa system. Thanks for the info.

 

[jdaddy]

I got a pair of the Simms with BOA about a month ago. Only wore them a couple of times but I find that they do not tighten around the foot very well. I did buy them a size larger for winter wading with extra socks so that may come into play. I think the latching mechanism which is made of plastic will likely be the first thing to fail. Frankly, in hind sight, I would skip the BOA.

 

[Weible1]

I wonder if the simms just don't tighten up as much of the korkers. I tried the metalheads and they sure did tighten up on my foot, but then again I didn't have any waders on to try with them. I thought the same thing about the plastic knob breaking, but I thought I read somewhere they were replaceable for not that much.

 

[Ramcatt]

i've found that you don't need to make them super tight

there are no pressure points like a boot
so you get a nice firm/even fit
kind of like a tight sock

the Boa is pretty strong/sturdy (as its used i many applications outside of fishing)
I was a bit hesitant thinking about sand/grit getting in the closure system... but i have had 0 issues in the year I've had BOA boots

another thing about the Korkers
they dry super fast... like in the walk from the water to the car

 

[Jeremi]

Just picked up Simms Rivertek with the Boa system yesterday. I went with them over the Korkers because of warranty. The Rivertek are supposed to have better traction on the rubber soles. I could care less about the removable soles. I do like the Korkers Metalheads though. Both should be great boots.

 

[Weible1]

I wouldn't have even thought about looking into the warranty. I am glad you mentioned that. I just need some that will last a while and be comfortable. The boots I have now are just junk, and kill my feet.

 

[Phish_On]

Jayl pt up a link yesterday www.mrfc.com they had Boa korkers on sale like 50$ but limited sizes, oh an felt also.

 

[Weible1]

Wow I didn't see that! They have my size too, I am ordering them as we speak. I could care less about the interchangeable soles, and for $49.99 I really don't see how I could be going wrong. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and saving me over a hundred bucks lol.

 

[Phish_On]

No worries guy! We are all in this together! I picked up a Simms day pack, can't beat there prices.