woodstripper wrote on Feb 28^th, 2011 at 4:34pm:

I scored a pair of Chota Caney Forks last year at 'copia.  Took 'em way up north to WCPP and absolutely loved 'em!  They drain well, gave good traction & support, and best of all, kept almost all the sand, grit, and gravel out despite long, mucky portages. [smiley=thumbup.gif] Only downside:  I used the optional "inserts" to give a snug fit, thinking this would be necessary on poor footing.  During the first wet portage with sucking bog under-foot, the inserts shifted all over the place in the boot.  When I hit some steep down-hill, they started rucking up in the front of the boot and rolling up under my toes.  A most unwelcome feeling.  But after removing them, the boots were still snug enough, and did not shift around underfoot. Before this I've tried all sorts of water shoes and sandals.  Some worked better than others, but all let the junk in to some degree.  The Chotas are no doubt pricey, but they've been the Cat's Meow for my feet.  Just don't use the optional steel spikes... rough on canoe bottoms ;D

At Midwest Mountaineering I scored a pair of Chota's Rocky River Wading Boots at the Expo last spring. I was under the impression the Trekkers were a has been and the boots you got were sold out and none to come anytime soon. I bought the Rocky Rivers for half what you probably paid but have issues with them. After learning about wearing liner socks I overcame the blister problem. Otherwise like Woodstrippers boots, they drain and dry very well. They just don't fit all that snug and I got them a little small. I wish  I'd have gotten something else... But they'll have to do. They've held up to 28 days on trips last year and seem ok that way...

Ben