Wading Boots

[zelmo]

I am going to get a pair of wading boots.  Does anyone have experience with White River Fly Shop boots from Bass Pro or Cabela's UltraLight Wading Boots?

On a related note - do wading boots fit over stockingfoot waders in your regular shoe size?

[xrhino]

I think you usually have to order one size up.  It should say in the catalog or on the webpage.

[zelmo]

Any consensus about boots with plain felt vs. felt with studs?

[flockshot]

either felt or studded felt will work...studded is nice but i dont know about paying extra for it.

as far as a preference..i worked at bass pro for years..only get there top end boot..its like 70 bucks..its a helluva boot. my girlfriends had her's for about 3 years.  in all honesty..if you can swing it ..get the orvis, or simms wading boots..but if you cant..ive had decent luck with my white river stuff in the past..

[LoneWolf]

I've had the Orvis Ultra Light Wading shoes for several years and I've been completely happy. They're light weight and have very good support. When I purchased them they were felt sole only .. but that's what I wanted.  Now they are felt and studded. They are on sale right now for $50.00. Here's the link :
Orvis Boots

I should add I went to the Orvis store to try them on. I wanted them with a little room to add booties for cold weather. 

[billybono]

get boots with felt. and get a pair of korkers. they are a must around my parts in the fall and winter months

http://www.fishusa.com/tackleshop/catalog_product.asp?ProductFamilyID=%7B7E1FAB38%2D888A%2D11D4%2D9EB4%2D000000000000%7D&i=1274BF745C114B288EFB8A2A2AAA0ED1

i have a pair of hodgman boots im going on 3 seasons with....ive been very happy with em

http://www.stearnsinc.com/Hodgman/NC_ProductsList.aspx?selection=&CategoryID=7665046


   billybono

[fisher rich]

Have had three pair of Hodgman's and they always delaminate; that is the bottoms seperates from the shoe. I send them back and get a new pair free but after three I've called it quits. They last about one season, about 40 trips .  They are a nice light boot with felt soles. I fish for stream trout exclusively with them.