I've had a pair of Metalhead boots with the Boa system since 2011. I finally had to replace the Boa laces last summer. My 60 year old back appreciates the Boa system!
I've changed my soles with the boots on. I find it fairly straight forward. I've got the same comments as the above posts regarding the rubber soles. Ok if you have to walk any distance to get to the river but I use felts in the water and hose them down every night. You just have to be careful in the Bow regardless of what soles you are wearing.
I also did have loose stitching last fall at the points where the boot bends. The local shoe repair guy put new stitching in them for $35. The newer boots have an improved design in that area.
Ken
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