KorkersMen's Wading Boots

Good wading boot. Light weight, drains quickly and very comfy.

This is my third pair of Korkers. Wore an earlier version out and got this version several years ago. They are still usable and have them in my motorcycle bag for the odd trip out fishing off a dual sport. Recently purchased another pair for Fly fishing with the wife. I buy a size down from my regular size because I like to wade wet and use them with just a sock. Very comfortable.

The boot has a very comfortable fit, hiked a lot, in and out of the water. Excellent for fly fishing.

My first pair of this shoe broke down after 5 years. The overlarge neoprene feet of waders strain the boots. Women’s wader manufacturers seem to think if you have wide hips you also have big feet. Consequently the feet of woman’s waders are too long and have to get stuffed into wading boots. Eventually the overloading of the boot breaks down the walls of the boot and they do shapeless and floppy. That being said, these are such great and comfortable boots that I replaced my first pair with the same kind because I like them so much walking rivers and the horrible terrain to them.

I wear a size 8.5 shoe and ordered the size 9 Korkers. Tried them on at home with a pair of socks on and they were a bit snug, but I was leaving the next morning on an extended trip and they had to do. Well, once I got to the river and put on my waders (with 3mm booties), they were way to small. Ended up losing a toe-nail and my arches ached for a week after. The good news is that I contacted AvidMax and, even after two weeks of fishing in the boots, the customer service rep (let's call her Carla), said no problem, send them back and we'll send you a size 10. I did and she did and I am a happy camper. It remains to be see how long the felt soles last before needing replacement, but the boots themselves are very comfortable (just remember they may run ~one size small as compared to other wading boots) and appear to be of high quality. And the customer support from AvidMax can't be beat. I just bought the felt-soles, but if I had to do it over I'd buy "Kling On" soles too. Not because I want to wade in them (I only wade with felt), but because there are several rivers I fish where, after fishing, I could put on the Kling-on soles for the hike back (thereby saving my felt soles for fishing).

This is my forth pair of Korkers boots. I like them as they are light and very resisitant. I do perform heavy wading in freestone rivers and felt soles are what I need to avoid falling into the water. Once I have tried the rubber soles but I could not stay on my feet in the rivers I fish. I had to replace them by the felt soles in less that 10 minutes. The best thing is that soles are interchangeable so if ithey wear, you can replace them at very reasonable price. According to my experience, I have replaced one or two pairs of felt soles before discarding the boots. I would not buy any other wading shoes than Korkers.

Comfortable for wading in Rocky-bottomed trout streams

Nice boots. They aren't super heavy but supply plenty of support were you need it. The felt is my favorite sole, grips to slippery rocks really well without sacrificing comfort. I was worried it would be difficult hiking in the felt soles but that doesn't seem to be an issue. the felt has held up well through several days of steady use, so that's another plus. My only regret is I wish I would have gone for a pair with the Boa lace system, but those tend to cost a good bit more so for now, I'll keep tying my laces old school. These are nice boots and I'm very pleased with my purchase

履きやすさサイズ感は問題有りませんが、水抜けが思った程ではありませんでした。見た目より軽いです。

見た目よりもずっと軽快です。排水性能が高いですね。