The Chrome Lite is Korkers' premium wet-wading shoe — an Exo-Tec upper with 360 degrees of molded abrasion-resistant protection, a stretch wrap cuff, and a BOA M4 dial in a Sequence lacing configuration. Korkers describes it as constructed like an athletic sneaker, and at 2.6 lb per pair it wears like one.
It won Consumers' Choice at the 2025 Fly Fishing Show, which is a reasonable signal for a category that does not usually get much attention.
Important: this model does not take interchangeable soles. The Chrome Lite has a fixed Kling-On Rock outsole — it is the only BOA boot Korkers makes without the swappable OmniTrax system. If interchangeable soles are what you want from Korkers, look at the Darkhorse, Devil's Canyon, or River Ops, all of which have BOA dials and ship with two sets of soles. We stock those too.
What it is for: summer wet-wading, hiking into small water, boat decks, and hot days when waders are simply the wrong tool. The Kling-On Rock compound is built for lightweight flexible performance with solid grip on dry and wet rock.
Specs
- Upper: Exo-Tec 360-degree molded abrasion-resistant protection with a stretch wrap cuff
- Closure: BOA M4 Fit System with Sequence lacing — one-handed and micro-adjustable
- Height / weight: 8.5 inches; 2.6 lb per pair
- Outsole: fixed Kling-On Rock — not interchangeable
- Sizes: 7–15, whole sizes only
Current pricing is on the selector above.
Want more traction? Korkers sells Xtra-Bite carbide screw-in cleats separately that thread into this outsole — worth adding for slick freestone.
Chrome Lite or Stealth Sneaker? Both are fixed-sole Wade Lite shoes. The Chrome Lite has the BOA dial, the tougher Exo-Tec upper, and a slightly taller cut; the Stealth Sneaker is lighter at 2.2 lb, laces up, and comes with two lace colors. Both stocked here.
Sizing: whole sizes only. Because this is worn barefoot or with a thin neoprene sock rather than over wader booties, the standard “size up a full size” wading boot advice does not apply. Call 970-964-9991 and we will get the size right rather than have you guess.
Warranty: Rock Solid Guarantee — one year on defects. Rust and corrosion damage, particularly from saltwater, is excluded. Korkers publishes no country of manufacture.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.
