Korkers Wading Boots have a unique design by being able to change the sole type in a matter of minutes. They offer six types of soles for “The Outfitter” boot; Rubber Lug Trail; Felt; Studded Rubber; AguaStealth; Felt and Boat soles. Korkers allow you to have one pair of wading boots with interchang
eable soles for different applications. One example is if you have to walk to your fishing area, I used the Rubber Lug Trail sole, once at the river I changed over to the Felt Studded sole. The purpose in changing your soles is so you are able to use the proper sole for the type of surface you are on. By being able to switch soles it keeps you from wearing out soles that are not meant for certain application and in the long run, it will save you money. I tried the Rubber Lug Trail, Felt and Felt Studded soles when going to and from the San Juan River as well as wading the river.
I was very anxious to try the Felt Studded Soles, since I had never worn studded soles before. My misconception was that studded soles would be slippery on the mossy cover rocks on the river’s bottom. In the past I have always wor
n felt bottom wading shoes. I waded all day at the San Juan River with the Felt Studded soles on my Korkers and I found that the traction was much better and that the studs actually gripped the mossy rocks. The Korkers Wading Boots were very comfortable and the three days of wading the river were easier on my feet due to a lot less slipping. This is a defiant plus for one whom slips a lot like I do.
Korkers are extremely well made and changing the soles is fast and easy. Another advantage of the Korkers is if the soles do wear out I can replace the soles not the wading boot. The three different soles I tried on different surfaces worked great and again I was not slipping down the switchbacks on my way to the river or loosing my footing in the river. I would recommend Korkers Wading Boots with their interchangeable soles for any type of application where wading boots are needed. I think they are a great invention.
