I would not recommend Simms boots. I have the light pair and after two
seasons have worn the boots out. Not the soles, but rather the "pleather"
reiforncements on the sides of the boots. I do not but would like to own a
pair of Chotas. The Orivs convertable boots look (and feel) solid and
changing soles for walking seems easy.

"Jarmo Hurri" wrote in message
...

I have a somewhat specialized boot selection problem, perhaps you can
help me out.

For me, traveling to a small stream often involves public
transportation. This means that I have to carry _all_ my gear with me,
during transportation and during fishing. Having two sets of boots is
too much bulk. I need to find a pair of boots which I can use both on
my way to the stream, on the stream, and on my way back.

My working plan is to find a pair of lightweight wading boots that do
not absorb a lot of water, and therefore are as close to ordinary
boots as possible after a day of fishing. Wearing the boots on the way
to a stream, and on the stream with hip waders is of course no
problem. What may turn out to be cumbersome is using the same boots on
my way back home. The plan is to use the boots with waterproof,
breathable socks (Sealskinz).

What I need to make sure is that the new wading boots
- are faily good wading boots, naturally
- are comfortable hiking boots
- do not absorb a lot of water.

I think that the local dealers carry the products from some major
manufacturers - like Simms, Weinbrenner and Orvis - but not from all
the manufacturers that you have. However, I can of course order
anything on the net.

My current candidates are Korkers Outfitter convertible boots, since I
could use hiking soles on my way to a stream and felt soles on the
stream.

http://www.korkers.com/product%20page/7500wkg.html

However, I would have to order these boots without seeing them, so I
don't know whether they're good for what I'm looking for. There might
also be other boots out there that I'm not aware of. Or maybe my
approach is wrong - or doomed. I would really appreciate your input on
this.

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Jarmo Hurri

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