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Old May 10th, 2006, 10:43 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default Wet wading: sandal question

JT wrote:
When wet wading, I normally throw on a pair of heavy wool socks and my
wading boots. It would seem as though a pair of sandals would be much more
comfortable on hot summer days, while bolder hopping and even much more so
when float fishing.

Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with either of the following
wading sandals? I like the way the toes are completely covered on the Simms
brand, however like the way you can switch the sole on the Korkers and wear
them as a daily pair of sandals.
Any others that you would suggest?

Simms Keen river:
http://tinyurl.com/fpm5n

Korkers Convertible Sandal:
http://tinyurl.com/ejubg

What do you wear (on your feet) while wet wading in the summer?

TIA,
JT


I use wading boots with neoprene wading socks. I've contemplated buying
wading sandals, but my ankles would be a mess at the end of the day. Not
only do I have to have the support of the boot, on the local freestone
rivers, I need protection from the meat grinder cobble. Any initial
comfort I would have with the sandals would, quickly diminish after the
first twisted or scraped ankle.

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