Water shoes?

[mweber02]

I too was anti-Crocs for a while but I gave them a shot late last year. They are surprisingly comfortable. I bought a tan pair and they don't look bad with a pair of lightweight fishing pants.

[volboy23]

I started out with the Teva's the first summer and they started falling apart pretty quick so I don't use them anymore. Since then I have been using the Columbia water shoes, a version of their cool shoes and good drain. I just wait until some time during the winter to pick up a new pair. Columbia clears them out and I typically find a pair for under $20. I mostly fish in the potomac and reservoirs. The potomac does a number on these as they will get dirt and slime on them and start smelling at some point during the year, but for a cheap price I don't mind ditching them at the end of the year and getting a new pair for the coming year.

[EastSiideRyda]

I'm going to try these from BP

http://www.basspro.com/World-Wide-Sp...3082106114027/

[Elsea]

+3 on the Keen Newport H2 which are my go to summer wear. Do any of you hobie owners were wading shoes in colder weather? I will be a hobie owner soon and I'm curious if you can peddle with wading shoes?

[deleonjo]

I wear these in the summer: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/col...colorFamily=04

I got mine for $42 with a coupon. Comfortable for pedaling, walking and drain fast. Aren't too crazy looking, either.

[JohnE]

I have usually worn crocs in the past, sometimes sandals (chacos, but the chacos I have are way too heavy). Last summer I started wearing some sanuk shoes and really like them...better than sandals for me because they provide good protection from sun for the tops of my feet. I thought they would feel soggy and not dry fast enough, but they dry extremely fast and are really comfortable for pedaling.

[dtandrade]

thanks for all the replys guys, I am going to look into a few options mentioned so far.

[johnk]

I use the teva style sandals. Since i keep them in my trunk, i find these dry quicker than old running shoes, and hence smell less. Also - when i decide to wade, they are plenty sturdy on the rocks etc

[RavensDfense]

I wear a pair of water sneakers by Teva. They drain well, give good support on the pedals and foot rudders, plus sun protection. They do stink like hell if you don't rinse them well at the end of the day trekking in marsh mud, had to set them outside of the tent on an overnight lol

He isn't lying about the smell! haha

[bruce19365]

I have a pair of Teva water shoes but use them mostly when fishing from a boat. I wear them occasionally when in my kayak but prefer to pedal my PA barefoot, so I usually slip on a pair of flip flops until I get seated in the kayak.

[Runnin]

Cooler weather I have neoprene booties that were made for snorkeling. I bought them off Amazon and they were very reasonable. In summer I have my Keens. They are indestructable and they float.

[Salty Dog]

+2 on the Keen H2, use them in streams, on the yak, and in the surf.

I like my Keen Newport H2. Like Heminingway, I like a well draining shoe that gives good support when peddling. I tried crocs but did not like the drag/resistance from the water, the amount of sand that gets in them, and how they come off if I jump in the water.

[Pc4sun]

I like my Keen Newport H2. Like Heminingway, I like a well draining shoe that gives good support when peddling. I tried crocs but did not like the drag/resistance from the water, the amount of sand that gets in them, and how they come off if I jump in the water.

[Yak Fish]

I'm another advocate for the crocs, or the generic ones sold at walmart. The crocs are a little better quality, but for under $10 you can't go wrong at walmart. They float, they wash off easily and they don't stink at the end of the day. They are not great for walking into a muddy bottom. They may get stuck down there. I've worn them for years.

Lately I've gotten a pair of Kokatat Scout's which are basically neoprene booties with a rubber sole. They're low profile and strap on so they won't come off. They're a good water shoe option as well. You can see them here: http://kokatat.com/products/footwear...1kfdosa89irsu3
I've only had them a few weeks but so far so good as far as fit and comfort.

[dsiekman]

I've tried all sorts. Crocs, Shimano "Croc-like" fishing shoes, topsiders, and neoprene boots. Before I had my Hobie, I wore sandals quite a bit. Not so much anymore.

I will say this, personally, I would not want to wear tennis shoes. I hate nothing more than wearing a wet piece of clothing that isn't supposed to be wet. Wet shoes are about the worst.