Ok.first review on . Bought these back in September for the fall run out in Montauk NY. First time out they worked as they should. They breath good enough. Put my own quick release belt on them, it is a little wider than the one provided. First trip up under the light there was a little sketchy. Problem was they have no traction on slippery rocks. Did a little research and bought the Kold Kutter studs for ice racing. 3/8 size. Screwed 17 of these into the bottom of the boot. Worked like a charm. Really good traction and stability. Got hammered by a couple waves over 5 trips so far. Only water I got in was when I didnt put on the dry top. No leaking yet from them. I ordered a mens size 9. I normally wear a wide 10. These fit good. You can get two pairs of medium weight socks in them and they fit well. One word of cautionmake sure to wear a pair of sweat pants or long johns. Where the boot ( rubber ) meets the breathable material they could really rub you raw. For the priceI think a good deal. 6 outings in extremely difficult conditions ( sliding down rocks and such) they have held up well. Only reason Im not giving them five stars.havent fished them in HOT weather yet. They still have to be better than the all rubber ones. You cook in those.
Good product for the price
Ok.first review on . Bought these back in September for the fall run out in Montauk NY. First time out they worked as they should. They breath good enough. Put my own quick release belt on them, it is a little wider than the one provided. First trip up under the light there was a little sketchy. Problem was they have no traction on slippery rocks. Did a little research and bought the Kold Kutter studs for ice racing. 3/8 size. Screwed 17 of these into the bottom of the boot. Worked like a charm. Really good traction and stability. Got hammered by a couple waves over 5 trips so far. Only water I got in was when I didnt put on the dry top. No leaking yet from them. I ordered a mens size 9. I normally wear a wide 10. These fit good. You can get two pairs of medium weight socks in them and they fit well. One word of cautionmake sure to wear a pair of sweat pants or long johns. Where the boot ( rubber ) meets the breathable material they could really rub you raw. For the priceI think a good deal. 6 outings in extremely difficult conditions ( sliding down rocks and such) they have held up well. Only reason Im not giving them five stars.havent fished them in HOT weather yet. They still have to be better than the all rubber ones. You cook in those.