Chota Wading Boots

[BugChucka]

I've had a set of chota boots for 2 1/2 years. The elastic laces are torn in half and destroyed now on each boot...they both died within a week of each other. The elastics inside all broke. The sole on one of the boots came off last year and I mailed it to the manufacturer and they fixed it free of charge.....it popped off a month later.

The boots are extremely comfortable and convenient yet I'll be hesitant to ever purchase another pair until the elastic lacing is reinforced.

[fessiewig]

Sound like lacing is only part of what needs to be improved.

[Vermonter]

I own two pair, one felt, the other studded. The first thing I did with both was replace the laces. By far the most comfortable wading boots I've worn. I think the only drawback is the lacing system, I could never get them to stay tight (or they broke).

[sbeausol]

I also had a pair of chota - studded model. My only problem with them was that the soles fell off after about a year of use. My thought is that any shoe really isn't supposed to last much longer than that.... especially if you use them often

[Mountain Angler]

I have had my Chotas for two years now. Best boot I have ever owned. My wife has a pair that are three years old. We both guide and are on the water a lot more then the casual angler. The one problem the laces self destruck.
Thats why I carry a spare. The quick lace system is so great that it is worth the hassle.