Started sweating when I saw the title of this thread! Just bought myself a pair of the Korkers, and hadn't had the chance to try them out (figured they'd get christened at the Fish-In), and I just KNEW you tried them and HATED them! Wheew! Mucho relieved with your impressions! I'm excited to try them out in Michigan. I'll probably still fall down, but it won't be the fault of the boots!! Grace in personification!