Quote Originally Posted by Dave E View Post
Mike, I've found almost the exact same results here on the west slope of the Sierra and in the Valley below it.

Although this isn't my first go round with rubber soles. I have an older pair of boots with studded ( carbide tip ) Aquastealths. While they have their weaknesses, they are in my opinion better than the new boot / sole combo even with the addition of studs.

So rather than just chucking them out or dumping them on eBay.
I've found an environmentally friendly - green way to get some use out of my new boots.
　
　
Thats $200 and some change gone to seed.
　

Man that is funny!!
All the best.
Mike