Red's Fly Shop

Korker's Chrome Wading Boot

Free set of studded Kling On Soles included!

Our customers love us.  They also love Korker's wading boots because it is the only wading boot we sell that has the ability to have studs built into a felt sole.  Other shops charge $35 for this extra sole, we are giving it to you for free.  Included in this purchase are a set of rubber Klingon Sticky Rubber Soles, Felt Soles, and we will give you a set of free Studded Felt Soles.  This combination will have you ready for anything!

Korker's Chrome Wading Boot Package Includes 3 Sole Patterns!

• Sticky Rubber Kling On Soles
• Felt Soles
• Studded Kling On Rubber Soles (included FREE, $40 Value!)
  
• OmniTrax® 3.0 Interchangeable Sole System adapts your traction to meet the performance needs of each river system
• Low profile Boa® speed lacing system for quick on/off and custom fit; significantly faster than previous system
• Waterproof materials (including sleek synthetic material similar to whitewater rafts) reduce water absorption, thereby reducing overall weight, and dry faster to help prevent the spread of invasive species
• The reduction of stitched seams improves durability and eliminates potential failure points
• Regrind rubber toe cap provides an added layer of durability without adding weight
• Integrated midsole drainage ports allow water to drain quickly keeping boots lighter
• True Fit™ sizing
• 2 lbs 13 oz

What other wading boots should I consider? - Wading Boot Buyer's Guide and Felt vs. Vibram Sole

Wading boot in the $160+ price range are narrowed down to about 3 popular choices.  The Simms Guide Boot is our best seller but it isn't the only option.  The competitors to the Simms Guide Boot are the Simms Rivertek BOA and the Korker's Chrome Wading Boots.  All have their pros and cons.  If you want a felt sole, then the search gets narrowed pretty fast.  That will be either the Simms Guide Boot Felt, or the Korker's Chrome with a felt insert.  The advantage to the Korker's is that you can change from rubber sole, to felt, to felt with studs (all are included for $199.99).  It also has a BOA lacing system which is pretty cool.  You can add studs to the Simms Guide Boot but it is a little more time consumptive and they are screw in rather than being built in so they aren't as secure as the felt studs that come with the Korker's Chrome. 

Vibram soles are also a great choice.  You can put several different types of cleats into a Vibram sole which makes them pretty versatile.  Simms Star Cleats work very well for traction and they can be taken in and out or patterned as needed.  The Simms Rivertek BOA has a Vibram Sole and a BOA lacing system.  We have never personally seen the BOA fail, it is very durable and easy to use.  Your shoe laces won't ever come untied again.  However, some anglers simply like to lace up their boots by hand as part of the fishing ritual.  If this is you, then the choice is easy... Simms Guide Boot.

Felt versus Vibram

Consumers split this one pretty much right down the middle and the subject can be as volatile as talking politics at our local Tav.  Felt does grip better in-stream without studs, no doubt.  Can't argue that.  Vibram definitely grips better outside the stream on slick grass, snow, mud, ice, or steep hills.  The sharp edge of the Vibram outsole bites into steep side hills when felt can let you down and put your face in the mud.  Vibram does not track mud in or out of your vehicle, fly shop, drift boat, or living room.  Vibram also has a wider range of stud or cleat compatibility and lasts longer.  With all that being said, anglers still love felt.  It is split 51% to 49% but we won't tell you in favor of which one.  We don't want to start a debate we can't win!

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