what foot wear do you use? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Baja_Traveler · 06-19-2013, 02:41 PM

Started out with Dive booties, but my feet sweated too much - that unbreathable neoprene is killer on a hot day. Then I went to the KSO five fingers like those above - they worked well, but are so lowcut that the top of my feet still sunburned.
Then I did my research and found out what the flats fishermen use in the tropics. Columbia Drainmaker shoes came super highly rated - made like tennis shoes, but designed for breathability and water use. Now my feet never get hot, and are completely covered for sun protection. When they get stinky, I just throw them in the washing machine. You can get them cheap right now, because they have been replaced by the newer PowerDrain line, I think I paid something like $40 at West Marine a month ago.

lowprofile · 06-19-2013, 03:45 PM

camo Crocs!

its all the rage!

Dannowar · 06-19-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

camo Crocs!

its all the rage!

I love you, but c'mon man....

jorluivil · 06-19-2013, 04:24 PM

The best footwear is used footwear.

driftwood · 06-19-2013, 04:37 PM

DanaPT · 06-19-2013, 05:04 PM

Sexy. but how do those protect your feet from the sun?

The sanuk slip-on shoe/sandal is my go to footwear. Light-weight breathes, and is comfortable.

tacmik · 06-19-2013, 06:26 PM

SPF 30. Spray bottle applied often.

alanw · 06-19-2013, 03:52 PM

I saw these at Shimano, anyone tried them yet? Might be good for yakkin.

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont.../Footwear.html

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alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I saw these at Shimano, anyone tried them yet? Might be good for yakkin. http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont.../Footwear.html __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

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06-19-2013, 02:41 PM	#1
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Started out with Dive booties, but my feet sweated too much - that unbreathable neoprene is killer on a hot day. Then I went to the KSO five fingers like those above - they worked well, but are so lowcut that the top of my feet still sunburned. Then I did my research and found out what the flats fishermen use in the tropics. Columbia Drainmaker shoes came super highly rated - made like tennis shoes, but designed for breathability and water use. Now my feet never get hot, and are completely covered for sun protection. When they get stinky, I just throw them in the washing machine. You can get them cheap right now, because they have been replaced by the newer PowerDrain line, I think I paid something like $40 at West Marine a month ago.

06-19-2013, 04:37 PM	#5
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086

06-19-2013, 05:04 PM	#6
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Sexy. but how do those protect your feet from the sun? The sanuk slip-on shoe/sandal is my go to footwear. Light-weight breathes, and is comfortable.