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I'm looking into getting a new pair of wading boots for fishing, and the new Korkers line has really caught my eye. Does anyone have any experience with their products? Quality, durability, real-world performance of the interchangable soles?
Question by ckRich. Uploaded on January 20, 2011
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I have a pair of the korker sandals/spikes that I have used for years. They are heavy but a very well made product. I knew the guy that invented them, he gave me the pair, and I sold them in my store.
A lower-end Korkers model, "Wetlands" I believe was the name, served me well for 4 or 5 seasons. The interchangable sole system was the draw for me, since I do a lot of walking when fishing small streams. Eventually the soles didn't stay put and would pop off at the most inconvenient times (like when fishing).But that was because of wear, not faulty workmanship. They've since discontinued that model, and the new models I've fondled seem to be a little stouter. Just don't leave a pair of soles on the the roof of your car and drive off...uh, not that I would know.
I too have been looking into these boots. It looks like they are a good buy. I especially like the ones with the dial to fit instead of laces.
I ended up getting the Korker Metalhead boots, not the top of the line but pretty close. I've been using them a little over a month now and really like them. My only complaint is that two of the metal studs on the rubber/studded soles ripped out after only about 10 hours of use. It doesn't really matter to me, I don't really have a need for metal studs anyways.
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I have a pair of the korker sandals/spikes that I have used for years. They are heavy but a very well made product. I knew the guy that invented them, he gave me the pair, and I sold them in my store.
A lower-end Korkers model, "Wetlands" I believe was the name, served me well for 4 or 5 seasons. The interchangable sole system was the draw for me, since I do a lot of walking when fishing small streams. Eventually the soles didn't stay put and would pop off at the most inconvenient times (like when fishing).But that was because of wear, not faulty workmanship. They've since discontinued that model, and the new models I've fondled seem to be a little stouter. Just don't leave a pair of soles on the the roof of your car and drive off...uh, not that I would know.
I too have been looking into these boots. It looks like they are a good buy. I especially like the ones with the dial to fit instead of laces.
I ended up getting the Korker Metalhead boots, not the top of the line but pretty close. I've been using them a little over a month now and really like them. My only complaint is that two of the metal studs on the rubber/studded soles ripped out after only about 10 hours of use. It doesn't really matter to me, I don't really have a need for metal studs anyways.
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