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Are the Canyon Guides sturdy and stiff like high end wading boots or are the more flexible? I mean ankle support/protection.

Ok, so it is half a size larger. 10 should be about 294-295mm and 10 1/2 should be about 300-301mm: https://www.eckse.com/up/images/Shoe%20size%20conversion%20table%20.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b06ca8445776e0bd53e4e38/1559211461172-RPVV1IINE909R9DMC3IC/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kH...

Ok, can you check the insole length?

Which size did you get Paul? And what is the size you use normally (with a sock on)? Some information in the web says that these are half a size bigger (or even more) to accommodate a neoprene sock. For my use I have to consider the use of liner sock, thick insulating sock, wader's neoprene sock and...

How does the rubber of the sole feel? Is it really sticky or like the normal wading boot sole stuff has been for some time (after Aquastealth disappeared from the market)?

I absolutely hate wide reels when fishing SW. Much easier to get the backing evenly enough when reeling the fish in. Doesn’t matter that much in salmon fishing where I tolerate wider reels. Also with wide reels there is more lever and if the reel frame and shaft are not stiff enough, the spool can l...

Depends on the reel design, but mostly no.

They are based on the spool flange diameter which is on the frame side. That is the outer diameter used for the volume. In many newer reels the inside diameter is variable and thus a bit of an estimate.

Perhaps some help, even thou these are mostly quite large reels:

Lasse, I think you can find those spikes from other (tyre stuff) sources.