[Paddlewise] Swellies vs Chotas

Looking at the pictures of Swellies on the MEC website vs Chotas, they look
quite similar (except for the price).  Can anyone compare these, in terms
of quality, fit, comfort etc.  Are the Chotas worth the 3x higher cost?

Also, I noticed that there are three versions of the Chotas:  the "regular"
ones with a 3mm sole (seems thin if you're going to be walking on rocky,
barnacle-covered stuff) for US$75; the "nunavut", which apparently has a
regular sole and heel (perhaps making it better for canoeing?) for US$93;
or the quicklace model with a 7mm sole for US$93.  Which one is more
appropriate for kayak touring?


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