Footwear clogs or boots

[Tom.S]

I purchased a pair of Korkers wadding boots today then saw a new guy fly fishing (he said he was new to the sport) in clogs. I saw clogs for sale at the place where I buy my gear. Are clogs the way to go? The store certainly had more pairs of clogs to choose from than boots.

 

[Dr. Magill]

I prefer boots
Keeps the gravel out of the shoes

 

[kmudgn]

Clogs only work if you have a "man-bun" hair style

 

[Dr. Magill]

The way I look at it if you’re fishing out of your pickup and not beating brush, climbing clay banks , etc the clog might be okay
Otherwise I think your gear is under-gunned

 

[Stonedfish]

@Wadin' Boot still has me searching for a single clog…..
Clogs are the footwear equivalent to coconuts.
SF

 

[Dr. Magill]

Like a coconut bra??

 

[Mossback]

Clogs only work if you have a "man-bun" hair style

Skinny jeans, flat brim hat. Puffy coat and clogs.

Either the 49rs coach or a husky fan...

Husky fan carries a soy latte of course

 

[Dr. Magill]

I think you might be overlooking the flat bill
Might be an acquired taste

 

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[Tom Butler]

Unless you are certain of the conditions, traction, depth, sand, small rock, cobble, ankle twisting rock situation, go boots. Sometimes........ it's great, but you may end up having the current wash crap out of your sandals every step if the conditions are not right.

 

[Tom.S]

Clogs only work if you have a "man-bun" hair style

Old vet here. No man bun.

 

[Dr. Magill]

Unless you are certain of the conditions, traction, depth, sand, small rock, cobble, ankle twisting rock situation, go boots. Sometimes........ it's great, but you may end up having the current wash crap out of your sandals every step if the conditions are not right.
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Nice look

 

[Tom Butler]

I went through this same process with basically the same question on the forum a few years ago as I was accustomed to wet wading in sneakers or sandals. Now that I'm older I want traction, protection and support. Boots and liners work great for me.

 

[Mossback]

Nice look

Missing the white socks though...

 

[Tom Butler]

Missing the white socks though...

I grew up in Seattle, I like the rag wool sock and sandal comfort. Don't see it much here on the eastside.

 

[Mossback]

Wool socks and sandals still a common sight around the OP, but its mostly the old folks or the tourists trying to fit in.

 

[Dr. Magill]

Or winter wet wading

 

[Buzzy]

I don't get to wade the Sound or Canal very often but I wade stillwaters for four months of the year (give or take) stalking carp. I've been doing the carp thing now for more than 25 years - I've worn all kinds of footwear when wet wading including Teva's, Chota strap sandals, running shoes, tennis shoes and finally came up with the best of the best: wading boots. This year I bought Simms Flyweights, studless - they have very good ankle support and are light weight and quiet (studs are noisy). I DON'T get any gravel or coarse sand in my boots - I did with Teva's, Chota's, running shoes and a couple other odd beach shoes.

 

[Old Man]

I tried sandals one time. One time was enough. Any current in the skinny water and your sandals collect many things from the creek bed. And it doesn't wash out.

 

[krusty]

I've been wearing high topped NRS booties of various models for years....work great...but nothing beats felt soled boots on slimy rocks for traction. Can't imagine wearing clogs in such conditions (such as the Spokane River) would end well.