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

ProfessorLongArms · 06-16-2018, 07:26 AM

+1 on the nrs water shoes. They also fit perfectly over my frog togs. I wish they drained a little bit better, but I like having a high top. I always tend to wear ripstop, quick dry pants rather than shorts, so it pretty much makes it so I don’t have to wear any sunscreen. I was wearing some low top surf shoes for a while, and I would get a 1 inch strip of sunburned ankles, which was great.

ctfphoto · 06-16-2018, 09:16 AM

I have worn everything. My favorite if I can keep them dry are HIKING boots .....

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-16-2018, 09:21 AM

I splurged and bought NRS Kickers in a kayak store on an impulse once, $45.

Bad choice for kayaking, IMHO.

Too rigid and the low tops are uncomfortable when I peddle, especially if my feet get sunburned. Water sloshes around inside like wearing plastic bags and they will not drain. That makes them stink, so they need to be washed after every use.

Next time I buy wetshoes, I'll shop for lightweight, soft, high top and flexible. It would be nice if water runs out and the shoes dry quickly by themselves without having to turn them upside down and hanging them at just the right angle to drain and eventually air dry.

Soles are tough with a good grip, and protective for walking on sharp rocks, broken bottles, scrap metal or other unseen debris under the water. That part is good as a safety feature.

I normally wear a size 10.5 in most shoes. My NRS are size 11 and too tight. Maybe they are intentionally undersized to hold them snugly in place. Not sure about that, but bigger would have been more comfortable in my kayak. The elasticity of the materials is too much and they have not loosened with use.

What I would NOT recommend:

buddha · 06-16-2018, 10:12 AM

Softscience are the best and most comfortable water and off water shoes I have ever used. The owners are the former CEOs of Reebok and Crocs.

If you use my code: CaptainLowe you will get 10% off and free shipping on all orders over $49.99.

Iceman · 06-19-2018, 02:51 PM

Vans..........Pros

goldenglory18 · 06-19-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Vans..........Pros

Dude, I'm leaning that direction!!!

There are a few vans look-a-likes that are out there but nothing is tougher than that canvas upper!

Iceman · 06-19-2018, 04:01 PM

bmercury · 06-19-2018, 04:12 PM

Don't care what niceguy says, I love my NRS kickers. Will use those if I am rocking my boardshots. He is correct about them getting smelly, I rinse w/ freshwater and let them sit out in the sun to dry.

If I am using waders I use a stocking foot type wader with some sandals over them for protection.

06-16-2018, 09:21 AM	#3
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	I splurged and bought NRS Kickers in a kayak store on an impulse once, $45. Bad choice for kayaking, IMHO. Too rigid and the low tops are uncomfortable when I peddle, especially if my feet get sunburned. Water sloshes around inside like wearing plastic bags and they will not drain. That makes them stink, so they need to be washed after every use. Next time I buy wetshoes, I'll shop for lightweight, soft, high top and flexible. It would be nice if water runs out and the shoes dry quickly by themselves without having to turn them upside down and hanging them at just the right angle to drain and eventually air dry. Soles are tough with a good grip, and protective for walking on sharp rocks, broken bottles, scrap metal or other unseen debris under the water. That part is good as a safety feature. I normally wear a size 10.5 in most shoes. My NRS are size 11 and too tight. Maybe they are intentionally undersized to hold them snugly in place. Not sure about that, but bigger would have been more comfortable in my kayak. The elasticity of the materials is too much and they have not loosened with use. What I would NOT recommend: __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 06-16-2018 at 09:27 AM.

06-16-2018, 10:12 AM	#4
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Softscience are the best and most comfortable water and off water shoes I have ever used. The owners are the former CEOs of Reebok and Crocs. If you use my code: CaptainLowe you will get 10% off and free shipping on all orders over $49.99. Last edited by buddha; 06-16-2018 at 04:56 PM.

06-19-2018, 02:51 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Vans..........Pros __________________

06-19-2018, 04:01 PM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	__________________

06-16-2018, 07:26 AM	#1
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	+1 on the nrs water shoes. They also fit perfectly over my frog togs. I wish they drained a little bit better, but I like having a high top. I always tend to wear ripstop, quick dry pants rather than shorts, so it pretty much makes it so I don’t have to wear any sunscreen. I was wearing some low top surf shoes for a while, and I would get a 1 inch strip of sunburned ankles, which was great.

06-19-2018, 04:12 PM	#8
bmercury Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 103	Don't care what niceguy says, I love my NRS kickers. Will use those if I am rocking my boardshots. He is correct about them getting smelly, I rinse w/ freshwater and let them sit out in the sun to dry. If I am using waders I use a stocking foot type wader with some sandals over them for protection.