Boat shoe/boot alternatives - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hunters Pa · 06-20-2018, 05:08 AM

Scuba booties with hard rubber sole for me. It’s more about blocking the sun than keeping dry

jbl_91762 · 06-20-2018, 08:05 AM

wear my crocs or teva sandals till I get onboard then kick them off and go barefoot.

RockyRaab · 06-20-2018, 09:02 AM

Rugged Shark Captiva water shoes. Less than 12 ounces per pair. Love mine in my Hobie, for beach use, and even around the house. Delightful to wear.

https://www.ruggedshark.com/captiva-p-543.html

Hunters Pa · 01-31-2022, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzingwab

Now comfortable shoes are in fashion, and I like them. Because pumps and uncomfortable stylish dresses spoil the mood and do not let you relax, I like that now you can order sportswear and shoes, for example, in the forstep style online store and dress like this even in a Michelin-starred restaurant

But pumps might be good on a kayak, especially if you take on water

JohnMckroidJr · 01-31-2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

But pumps might be good on a kayak, especially if you take on water

LOL.... I was going to flag that post for spamming but looks like the moderators already took care of it.

Linect · 06-26-2018, 12:10 AM

I really like my Sperry's boat shoes, plus I like their flip flops. They are so well cushioned, but not too heavy. Sperry makes some clothing too. The other day I bought a Sperry infinity scarf that is navy blue with little white anchors on it. That is a winner for cruises.
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It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man`s life is made up of nothing, but the habits he has accumulated during the first half. All the best,Kayak Coach

bifflebug · 06-26-2018, 06:49 AM

https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/me...hoCvbsQAvD_BwE

MITCHELL · 08-31-2018, 05:40 AM

Blue suede shoes....but not gay

$26.99

WestFork · 08-31-2018, 06:22 AM

Fwiw, the NRS Freestyle Wetshoe positively reviewed by Cronus above is on sale right now, 25% off.
https://www.nrs.com/product/30017.04...estyle-wetshoe

tak100 · 08-31-2018, 07:41 AM

Fun toes about 8 bucks EA. Very thin and comfortable. Good for sun protection but no support or protection from rocks, etc..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Raskal311 · 08-31-2018, 07:57 AM

Those $25 speedo boat shoes at Costco works quite well.

tacmik · 08-31-2018, 06:33 PM

Barefoot. Year round. Shoes. I don't need no stinkin shoes.

MITCHELL · 09-01-2018, 07:14 AM

Untill you step on a broken clam or scallop shell at oex back launch, there like razor blades I no i sliced open my finger moving rocks to launch my canoe in the dark at the last battle of the bays

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-02-2018, 08:33 PM

I bought these wet suit booties to try. They are lightweight and basically as comfortable as bare feet. I wanted them to avoid sunburning my feet. They breathe easily and feel cool and dry. The soles are strong enough for kayak pedals, sandy beaches, launch ramps, etc., but not tough for jagged rocks or walking over broken bottles. They slide on and off easily like socks. Stay in place comfortably. I would call them water socks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ctfphoto · 04-27-2020, 02:51 PM

Andy said Vans years ago so I bought Vans.

Vans are perfect for (almost) any type of fishing.

Thanks for the tip.

08-31-2018, 07:57 AM	#11
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	Those $25 speedo boat shoes at Costco works quite well. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

08-31-2018, 06:33 PM	#12
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Barefoot. Year round. Shoes. I don't need no stinkin shoes. __________________

09-01-2018, 07:14 AM	#13
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,322	Barefoot is fine..... Untill you step on a broken clam or scallop shell at oex back launch, there like razor blades I no i sliced open my finger moving rocks to launch my canoe in the dark at the last battle of the bays __________________ Duke Mitchell

09-02-2018, 08:33 PM	#14
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	I bought these wet suit booties to try. They are lightweight and basically as comfortable as bare feet. I wanted them to avoid sunburning my feet. They breathe easily and feel cool and dry. The soles are strong enough for kayak pedals, sandy beaches, launch ramps, etc., but not tough for jagged rocks or walking over broken bottles. They slide on and off easily like socks. Stay in place comfortably. I would call them water socks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

06-20-2018, 05:08 AM	#1
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Scuba booties with hard rubber sole for me. It’s more about blocking the sun than keeping dry

06-20-2018, 08:05 AM	#2
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 348	wear my crocs or teva sandals till I get onboard then kick them off and go barefoot.

06-20-2018, 09:02 AM	#3
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	Rugged Shark Captiva water shoes. Less than 12 ounces per pair. Love mine in my Hobie, for beach use, and even around the house. Delightful to wear. https://www.ruggedshark.com/captiva-p-543.html

06-26-2018, 12:10 AM	#6
Linect Junior Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: California,Santa Clara Posts: 1	I really like my Sperry's boat shoes, plus I like their flip flops. They are so well cushioned, but not too heavy. Sperry makes some clothing too. The other day I bought a Sperry infinity scarf that is navy blue with little white anchors on it. That is a winner for cruises. __________________________________________________ _____________ It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man`s life is made up of nothing, but the habits he has accumulated during the first half. All the best,Kayak Coach

06-26-2018, 06:49 AM	#7
bifflebug Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9	https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/me...hoCvbsQAvD_BwE

08-31-2018, 06:22 AM	#9
WestFork Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 46	Fwiw, the NRS Freestyle Wetshoe positively reviewed by Cronus above is on sale right now, 25% off. https://www.nrs.com/product/30017.04...estyle-wetshoe

08-31-2018, 07:41 AM	#10
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	Fun toes about 8 bucks EA. Very thin and comfortable. Good for sun protection but no support or protection from rocks, etc.. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

04-27-2020, 02:51 PM	#15
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Andy said Vans years ago so I bought Vans. Vans are perfect for (almost) any type of fishing. Thanks for the tip.