Bill Grey wrote:
Ken Fortenberry writes:
Or: How my brand new rubber-soled wading boots became my
brand new rubber-soled canoe tripping boots.

You have my sympathy Ken!

I would never consider rubber soles if I need to wade in a rocky river.
I've never had the need for the modern chest Goretex waders, but in the
past I have relied on, and been very satisfied with boots that had
tungsten studs. No problem with rock slips. I understand felt is best
but on wet grass felt is like walking on ice.

My choice is studded soles!

Chota's RockLoc is advertised as a special "soft rubber" compound
a supposedly more stream friendly replacement for felt which can
transport invasive species. This isn't the first time I've been a
sucker for the latest and greatest "innovation" in fly fishing gear.
And I doubt it'll be the last. ;-)

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Ken Fortenberry