Larry L wrote:
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote



I like my Chota STL Plus for both hiking and wading. I've put
lots of miles on them hiking and they're fine for me. I wear
silk undersocks, SmartWool hiking socks, neoprene booties with
gravel guards and my size 10.5 foot in a size 11 Chota and I've
never had a blister hiking back to the car.




Maybe the liner socks is really all I need. I have a new pair of SIMMS
wading boots that support my foot well ... I'm just a bit too dense to make
the leap to walking a few miles with no water in sight, in felt soles, but
it seems it works just fine, if maybe shortens sole life a lot ? ...



Don't hike in felt soles, Larry. You'll wear them out in no time.

IMO, Aquastealth soles are best for hiking because of their durability,
although when wading I'd prefer felt. I use removable studs (sheet metal
screws -- cheap and easily replaceable).

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