"Mark Tinsky" wrote in message
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In article , "Jim"
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Folks:

Has anyone had any experience with the Korker convertible wading shoes
they
could share? I Googled this and came up with very few hits. By now they
should have either proven their merit, or released version 2.0.

TIA,

Jim Ray



I just bought some. WIll let you know. They feel good and certainly are
versatile MT

I bought a pair a while back and they are holding up OK. The pair I bought
have the large Velcro like system on the replacement soles, but the large
hook and loop square fell off after a bit in the water. On asking retailers
and reading some online reviews, it seems they are no longer using the hook
and loop system to retain the sole. The real support comes from the leading
edge of the sole fitting into the shoe and moving the sole back and forth
with a sideways motion to get a tight fit. The back strap then keeps
tension on the sole so it will not come off when wading.

I bought the soles with cleats and they hold well on slick rocks. It is
nice to have the option of changing the soles as I don't tear up the pontoon
boat as much when rowing, and can change in seconds for wading. I don't
bother to change for the drift boat and anyone is free to wear cleats in my
boat but then again I don't own a really nice wood boat.

The sizing seems just a little tight for my feet when I first put them on.
After they are wet they do loosen up. Something to consider if you are
hiking in with the rubber lug soles over dry ground. It is almost never dry
in Oregon (and I'm sticking to that story).