Korkers

i have the cabelas boot with the tungstin tips they work pretty good and have held up for a couple of years last year i bought a prair with the screws i go to lowes and buy the ss screws for a couple of bucks and get 50 per pack ive used them in -10 to 60 snow and ice no problems and they seem to be holding up the tungstin ones are good but i cant change them so when they wear out thats it

Salt, my only experience from the Korkers wading boots are through 2 fellow anglers I fish with.. 1 is a full time guide, the other a frequent hiker - fisherman..

Both gave me negative feed back.. over a short time the lock (slip ) in becomes worn & sloppy so they fall out while walking/wading.. Something you just don't want to happen while crossing a river..

The only positive I got was that they were comfortable but still no matter how the feel it's about performance..


Now more and more manufactures are coming out with the vibram sole with studs..
In fishing with a friend using a new boot with vibram without the studs put in he hated them..
I hate rubber soles too and am very fond of felt, just be it not in winter.. Sometimes I like studs, sometimes not . I have 2 pair wading boots, 1- felt w/studs, 1- just felt.. I guess if I was smart enough I would just remove the studs when I don't want them in but I still use the old style korkers sandals in winter and when needed duct tape the things to your boots..


All that said, If you really want to try the korker boots, sierra trading post had them pretty cheap..

ORIGINAL: AK Skim



I saw how they used a sheet rock screw at All Season Sports to attach the heel of the korkers into the heel of the boot.
Just have to lace up from front part and never have to worry after that.

Just have to tie a good knot.

I can spot a Jar Head a mile off by their knot tying ability or lack there of.

Can't tie a knot, tie a lot

Not dissing all seasons here as I go there primarily; but; I first witnessed the screw attachment to the heal in whitakers back when rusher was running it it is a great practice;

Ps.... hey salt, my father has the newest edition of the korker boots with the built in/ removable soles.... he does like them but they are new, so no input on durability... IMO; out of all models and makes I've tried; nothing beats the original korkers....

I have felt soled waders that I soak in bleach, so I don't carry any creatures to the various spots I fish.  However, I also use titanium screws (3/4") attached to the sole that I get at Tractor Supply.  Best to use some Super Glue on them when putting them on the waders.  I then get a good style Dr. Scholl's Foot liner to put inside the waders to cushion my feet from any screws that may come through.
Every other year (2 yrs.) I just attach another 16-18 screws to replace all that were on each wader sole/heel.  Seems to be doing the trick for me.  I've had my Hodges Chest Waders for over ten years.

Eagle Ed

Eagle, I tried what you do with the screws. Works great and cheap. Try Kold Kutter screws. They are made for motorcycle ice racing. Work great on the snowblower tires too.

If you are putting in your own screws, go to a motorcycle or snowmobile shop and get some ice screws.

They will outlast the cheaper screws 10-1. Only $20 for a couple hundred of them..

Pete:

I will give them a try and thanks for the advice.  They sure look like they would do the job.  Don't forget to use the Super Glue to seal them in place.

Eagle Ed

ORIGINAL: pistolpete76

Eagle, I tried what you do with the screws. Works great and cheap. Try Kold Kutter screws. They are made for motorcycle ice racing. Work great on the snowblower tires too.

OS, they were the ones that had a rounded front on the removable sole . Newer models  are squared off and have the Boa lacing system which  can freeze up . I've heard OK reviews on the fixed sole models. The sandals have been around along time and are great for what they are intended for, as you already know.  
I use to use them on the breachways in Rhode Island. Slippery, and waves washing over. You needed all the help you could get, especially with a big striper on. Those removable POS's almost had me swimming off a mussel bar 1/4 mile offshore on the start of the incoming. I now use the screw in carbide studs in rubber soles. They are OK and a little less tiring to walk long distances in. No snow build-up in the winter is a big plus for me. Those sandals are SAFE.  I get a few more years on, I'll be using them again.
 
Charlie

I learned that whoever said get a GOOD prar of insoles is a genius.
First stab at the screw deal.
I will be working on the placement.
Worked well on the rocks but the walk out was a bit slow.

For me it wasn't anything more then bumps but it was like having a pebble in the same place while walking a couple miles.
Not a problem till after the first mile and then knowing you have that same mile back out.
Gonna work on the screw placement angle too.

I tried something that works for me.I have a pair of heavy neos with insulated boot.I added screws to the heel only because I did n't want to chance a leak on the soles and that works for me on those boots.