Wading Boots

[Rickhem]

The trend in wading boots has been away from the felt soles. Lots of places don't want you using felt at all.
I have a pair of Korker Chrome boots, the ones with the cable system instead of laces. The soles interchange so I can go with carbide or felt or just plain rubber. I like them, but I'd go with lace-up boots if I did it again. You can always buy new laces.
I also have a pair of Chota boots with felt soles and screw-in cleats. They're my choice for wet-wading or when I loan waders to a friend with a smaller foot.
Make sure you go try on whatever you choose while wearing a neoprene bootie if that's how you'll wear them. A little big is way better than a little snug, but they should fit.