What kind of footwear do y’all wear while kayaking?
Apr 9, 2021 10:14:02 #
I need go buy some good water shoes and would like y’all’s two cents on the matter
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by nws85
Apr 9, 2021 10:40:48 #
FS Digest wrote:
I need go buy some good water shoes and would like y’all’s two cents on the matter
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by nws85
Depends on the temps. Rain pants over boots when the temps are 60* and below. Water proof moccasins 60* and above.
Apr 9, 2021 11:44:31 #
Apr 9, 2021 11:58:29 #
Merrill and Keen both make great water shoes. I have some. But for the money, I'd go with the Crocs.
Apr 9, 2021 13:07:08 #
If memory serves me correctly, a croc has openings through out the shoe. If you are fishing in the yak with crocs on and that catch starts squirming all around and near your feet, good chance a fin will find the feet.
Apr 10, 2021 11:03:32 #
Apr 10, 2021 14:28:36 #
I used to wear old tennis shoes but when small rocks and sand slip in it gets real uncomfortable pretty quick... now I wear an old pair of Keens, easy to put on, keep the rocks out, good sold for not slipping on rocks and the hard rubber up at the front is great protection for your toes.
Apr 10, 2021 16:18:50 #
Captain Lahti
Loc: Kennewick, WA
Been a while since I was in a kayak or canoe but my criteria for choosing would be the temperature of the water and the weather for one but also how well they protect my feet if I step out and most important can I shuck them like a slipper if I find myself swimming. Btw, I didn’t think our Yakima River had fish with dangerous fins or Dorsey spins. Maybe I misunderstood.
Apr 10, 2021 17:31:43 #
They are a little more expensive ($120 I believe) but my wife found me a great pair of adidas water shoes that look like sneakers. I can't say enough good things about them and are well worth the price. I almost never go in my kayak without them.
Apr 10, 2021 23:13:26 #
Chuck56
Loc: Texas
Academy sells some water shoes with holes in the soles to drain any water you might get in them. I forget the name. But I’m sure you can look them up online...My 2cents..
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