After 3 knee surgeries, including an ACL re-build+microfracture due, in part, to a real bad spill I took on Rock Creek (in felts, I admit), I have no desire to end up face down in a stream again, followed by a trip to the ortho. However, 2 of the states I fish the most, Maryland and Montana have or will implement a ban on felt soles, so I'll comply with the regulations. Don't know how long it will take to gain confidence in studded rubber soles; I know I'll wade much more carefully at first. Will make much difference in stopping rock snot spread? Probably not. However, my boots are pretty shot, so that makes it a little easier to take.

Regards,
Scott