07-11-2015, 07:07 AM | #1 |
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Footwear Sugestions
I generally take them off to launch if possible, then I will put them back on later in the day when I notice my feet are starting to burn. I know there are much better options out there so I was wondering what everyone wears when you take your kayak out. Something that I could wear the entire day including the launch and recovery would be ideal. Can anyone offer a better option for me to look into? Thanks in advance for any advice you may offer. |
07-11-2015, 07:16 AM | #2 |
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I just go barefoot, if it's colder I wear neoprene socks.
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07-11-2015, 07:29 AM | #3 |
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I use lightweight low top neoprene scuba dive boots. The zippered ones are easier to get on/off over my waders booties. I got ones with a sturdy sole so I can walk in them. The sole is also good to protect my feet on the Hobie pedals. They also make low cut ones that look like loafers that might work better if you are not putting them on over waders.
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07-11-2015, 07:40 AM | #5 |
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In the colder months my surf booties, summer time barefoot, but lots of sunscreen every couple hours
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07-11-2015, 09:31 AM | #6 |
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If its hot, i wear Tevas.
If its cold, I wear waders and Tevas. When I get back on the beach, i wear my Reef sandals, so I dont look like a dork. -mazer |
07-11-2015, 09:45 AM | #7 |
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These felt bottom wading booties work petty well when it's colder. You can take them off easily if it warms up.
Most of the time I wear Tevas because, around here, getting to the water can be pretty tough and flipflops don't cut it. Once I'm on the water, I take the Tevas off and work barefoot.
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07-11-2015, 11:02 AM | #9 |
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I was looking at the Tevas. That is what I was thinking about switching to. My only hesitation is because I bought a cheap pair that are similar to Tevas when We went to Hawaii and I really liked them. But my hesitation is because both my girlfriends and my pairs started to smell by the end of the week.
Do the Tevas start to smell from being in the water then drying repeatedly? I'm hoping that the ones we had in Hawaii smelled because they were made of cheap materials and that the Tevas don't do that. I am also a diver so I already have the boots to wear. I never thought about using them before. They seem like they would be hot except during the winter. |
07-11-2015, 02:52 PM | #10 |
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re. Tevas...
I havent noticed a smell, but im 6'2" and my flexibility isnt for shit anymore, so trying to get my nose down there is impossible. But to be honest, my waders are so nasty by the end of the day, with coffee stains, crumbs, blood, peanut butter and "I tried but kinda dribbled at the end" piss stains that I wouldnt even notice a little foot odor. After all, its fishing so stuffs gonna get kinda grungy. Anytime you wanna go together Id be down, Im really a pretty cool guy, real clean too. |
07-11-2015, 07:07 PM | #11 |
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Left my Sanuk slip on at the launch and had an old pair of new balance running shoes. Light weight and they breathe too. They worked great and now my kayak shoes.
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07-11-2015, 08:08 PM | #12 |
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I use a pair of Body Glove 3T shoes. Got them on E Bay from Dick's Sporting Goods, they were on clearance for $34. They work great.
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07-12-2015, 01:46 PM | #13 | |
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Look for sandals that have an anti-bacterial footbed. With my back injury I can't bend over to tie my shoes without taking a chance of pinching any nerves, so I've just about lived in my Boardshorts, Keen's and Teva's for the past couple years. I just gave them a smell test and they don't stink (just as advertised), so I'm not too worried. Once I can finally get out, I have a couple different pair of "flats booties" or float tube booties I can wear with my waders (if they're necessary) and can store my sandals in the pouch of my SEAIRSPORT Angler seat if it gets warm, although I wouldn't use the float tube booties due to the lack of foot/arch support and thin footbed. Much will depend on where I'm launching also. If launching @ LJ, I could get away with sandals, if further up this way closer to home (like the "boulder fields" near Malibu, Leo, Pt. Dume or areas of SB) the "Flats Booties" would be necessary. FFY |
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07-12-2015, 02:10 PM | #14 |
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07-12-2015, 02:15 PM | #15 |
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Thank you all for your ideas. I took a look at the Tevas and a couple other similar style shoes yesterday at sports challet. The only problem is they seem to be a hassle to get off and on easily while sitting in the kayak.
I also took a look at surf shoes and found one similar to what tattuna posted that seems like it might fit the bill. I need to dig out my dive gear and see what all I have. I'm sure I have something that wll work as well. Thanks again! 👍🏼 |
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07-12-2015, 02:42 PM | #17 |
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I either go barefoot or I also have a pair of 3mm dive booties that are low cut and have a little tread on them.
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07-12-2015, 07:42 PM | #18 |
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Yellow crocs only way to go.....
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07-12-2015, 08:20 PM | #19 |
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I bought these at kohl's about 4 years ago, getting ready for a new pair
Paid $15
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You can get at least 2 more years out of those!
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