Footwear for Pedaling a Hobie? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TCS · 05-23-2010, 12:40 PM

Just got an Adventure. Stoked!

What kind of footwear are people using when pedaling? I have waders with Neoprene booties. Oversize sneakers? Just put the booties in the pedals? I'll be on the water Thursday.

Thanks, Tom

Adam12 · 05-23-2010, 01:09 PM

Most people remove the strap from the pedals. Some sort of water shoe over the booty should be sufficient.

For the summer go barefoot, Hobie sells pads for the pedals for added comfort.

Billy V · 05-23-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TCS

Just got an Adventure. Stoked!

What kind of footwear are people using when pedaling? I have waders with Neoprene booties. Oversize sneakers? Just put the booties in the pedals? I'll be on the water Thursday.

Thanks, Tom

If I wear waders - which is almost all the time, I wear a thin 2mm oversized dive boot over the stocking foot waders so I can walk on pavement and not trash the wader foot. It works great and is not too hot in the summer, or cold in the winter.

In the summer if I wear shorts and not waders, I will wear a pair of Coral King dive boots. They are desiged to walk on rocky bottom so you won't tear them up walking to the car, etc.

dsafety · 05-23-2010, 05:27 PM

I use a pair of Kean sandals that I picked up at the REI garage sale for about $10. These are really well made water shoes. I got one size larger than I would normally wear to over over my waders.

Bob

The Kid · 05-23-2010, 05:54 PM

adidas rod laver lows hahaha old thin shoes that are light

1Flatfish · 05-24-2010, 02:04 PM

My water shoes are two times larger than normal. I guess it depends on the waders.

Anthony179 · 05-24-2010, 08:25 PM

I use these on my Hobie. They nice and comfy.

fongman · 05-24-2010, 11:04 PM

CVS/Longs el cheapo aqua shoes. No complaints. Had everything I was looking for in a water shoe: lightweight, soft rubber sole, drawstring around ankle/heel, removable insole, neoprene/mesh uppers, and CHEAP. I think they retailed for about $8-9; got them during end-of-summer sale for $5. Picked up 2 at that price! I wear a 10 and bought the XL (11-12). fits great over waders.

I have Tevo and Keen sandals, but for me, they're too heavy to wear on the kayak. I get enough exercise that I don't think I need to wear leg weights!

05-23-2010, 12:40 PM	#1
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Footwear for Pedaling a Hobie? Just got an Adventure. Stoked! What kind of footwear are people using when pedaling? I have waders with Neoprene booties. Oversize sneakers? Just put the booties in the pedals? I'll be on the water Thursday. Thanks, Tom

05-24-2010, 02:04 PM	#6
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Footwear My water shoes are two times larger than normal. I guess it depends on the waders.

05-24-2010, 08:25 PM	#7
Anthony179 A.T. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 146	Footwear I use these on my Hobie. They nice and comfy.

05-23-2010, 01:09 PM	#2
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	Most people remove the strap from the pedals. Some sort of water shoe over the booty should be sufficient. For the summer go barefoot, Hobie sells pads for the pedals for added comfort.

05-23-2010, 05:27 PM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	I use a pair of Kean sandals that I picked up at the REI garage sale for about $10. These are really well made water shoes. I got one size larger than I would normally wear to over over my waders. Bob

05-23-2010, 05:54 PM	#5
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	adidas rod laver lows hahaha old thin shoes that are light

05-24-2010, 11:04 PM	#8
fongman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	CVS/Longs el cheapo aqua shoes. No complaints. Had everything I was looking for in a water shoe: lightweight, soft rubber sole, drawstring around ankle/heel, removable insole, neoprene/mesh uppers, and CHEAP. I think they retailed for about $8-9; got them during end-of-summer sale for $5. Picked up 2 at that price! I wear a 10 and bought the XL (11-12). fits great over waders. I have Tevo and Keen sandals, but for me, they're too heavy to wear on the kayak. I get enough exercise that I don't think I need to wear leg weights!