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Combining the lightweight comfort of a hiking boot with the wet traction and support of a wading boot, Carbon will help you find your own fishing. Innovative and exclusive tri-tiered, stair-step, lug pattern we developed with Vibram® provides solid footing across a range of terrain. Rockered, dual-density EVA midsoles offer additional cushion and feel to reduce fatigue and improve footing on hikes, while Figure-8 ESS rock plates give you superior protection and torsional stability when wading uneven rivers. “Burrito-wrap” tongue locks your foot into place improving contact with the boot and reducing heel slippage. Molded toecap protects your feet from rocks and other obstacles. Bonded seams, double lasting, and TPU reinforced uppers give Carbon boots the added bomber durability wading boots need to withstand the rigors of serious wading. If you find fish with your legs and need a wading boot that can keep up season after season, we built the Carbon Boot for you.
Unique "burrito-wrap" tongue ensures consistent, solid fit and feel.
Rockered, dual density midsole balances walking comfort with wading cushion.
Vibram® IDROGRIP™ soles with custom designed, tri-tiered stair-step lug pattern provides superior grip and stability.
Double lasting and TPU reinforced uppers for improved protection of high wear areas.
Overall rating: 4.8026314 / 5 from 76 reviews.
The Carbon Wading Boot combines hiking boot comfort with wading boot functionality, offering solid footing, cushioning, and protection. Customers praise its traction, fit, and durability, making it ideal for serious wading.
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"I bought them specifically for hiking to amd wet wading smaller mountain streams. I paired them with grips studs and the traction is incredible. My Orvis Pro Waders have an over sized stocking so i have to wear thiner socks with them but all in all the Carbon wading boots are a great product and highly recommend them!"
"Great boots really really comfortable! Durable and well made! If you’re in the market for a new Wading boot, look no further! I fished em for a solid week in British Columbia and they were lights out! The waders too! Best I’ve ever worn!"
"Great wading boots. I often hike a fair amount to my fishing spots and these are great hikers. They also work exceptionally in the river. Although the rubber sole was quite good on slippery rocks, I felt more comfortable adding some studs. However, I do that with all my wading boots (except for boat boots of course). Very comfortable. I did break them in a little by walking on dry land with my dogs for a few weeks but doubt that was really necessary. They felt good right out of the box. I ordered a half size up from regular shoes and am very happy with the fit. They seem to be well made and durable. Very pleased with this purchase."
"True to size, particularly with Skwalla waders."
"Actually, 4.8 Stars. Just put these boots to the test in King Salmon Alaska for a week. Right out of the box they were comfortable. My foot feels very secure in the boot. It's more fitted than other boots I've wore. It has a fit more similar to an athletic shoe or sneaker than a traditional wading boot. Good arch support but not crazy high and a snug but not tight fit in the heel that really reduced slippage. Hiking in them felt very nature. They a bit heavier than my last pair of boots but not uncomfortably so. They feel and seem to be built solid. The sole had solid traction while I was wading in some slick rivers with strong current up to my hips. Cleats would have been even better, but I could feel the traction from the sole alone. I'm on the fence with the burrito wrap ankle quite frankly. Getting in and out of the boot with this design is nice. It opens up wide and there are less "moving parts". BUT, I struggled to keep the laces tied and even hooked for some reason. And getting them to it comfortably around my ankle also was a bit of a challenge. Once I got the tightness figured out, they were good. Except that 30 minutes later they laces had come off of the little hook islets and all the laces were coming untied. This happened everyday so I'm not sure if I was doing something wrong, but I did experiment and tie the laces differently a number of times and never had this issue with conventionally laced wading boots. Maybe Skwala could offer some advice? In the end, they were extremely comfortable especially since I wore them 6 days straight for 8hrs a day right out of the box. I'm also hoping the ankle wrap/burrito will soften up with time. Its stiff and a bit bulky."
"I've used these boots twice so far, once without studs and once with. I find that they definitely need studs to get traction in the rivers I fish which have lots of large rocks with a layer of mud and algae on them. The boots seem well made and provide good support although they are a little heavier then my "O" brand light weight boots. They fit better than other boots I have worn although I do struggle to get them as tight as I like on the upper part because of the padding in the tongue of the boot."
"These boots have to be the slickest-looking and tackiest-feeling rubber boots I’ve worn. As a freestone guide, navigating summer boulders slick with moss can be devastating without the right boots. With the crazy light weight of the Carbons, however, it’s made the long days of hiking and wading feel comfortable without a shoe change. Highly recommend as a satisfied guide and fisherman."
"Boots are comfortable and obviously great for hiking/backpacking to high mountain lakes. The only negative I've experienced while wearing them one time in a freestone stream withe slick, mossy river rock out west is that the soles don't grip at all. I will use them backpacking, fishing from banks or shore, and floating in my pontoon."
"Perfect wading boots for a high alpine angler. I’ve been surprised how they can grip on rocks and I bought Grip Gear studs to compliment them for extra mossy rocks if needed."
"Just finished first trip and boots were great. Took a few attempts to get the lacing right the first day, but the got knack. Like the ease getting in and out with neoprene socks. Three full days wet wading and feet were feeling good."
