Footwear Sugestions

[Fishin' Magician]

I have a couple of pairs of actual kayak shoes that really seem to work well. They're completely vented so that water and sand can drain out. Easier than than an old pair of tennis shoes and easier on the feet than going barefoot and trying to land on sharp shells, rocks, boat ramps, etc... And they're quick drying, so after a hard day on the water, you can rinse them off, dry them and they're good to go.

The real reason why I got them is that for some reason my feet get terribly sunburned very easily. Not sure why, but no amount of sunscreen will keep them from burning. Go figure.....

[Hunters Pa]

Red Pumps, in case I take on water

Seriously, scuba booties with a tread on the bottom. My feet are too pale to be exposed to sun for too long.

[HobieScot]

So I decided to go with a pair of surf shoes from O'niel. They look like a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor knock offs. They are neoprene and have drain holes so they do dry out much faster than I expected. Extremely comfortable. They worked perfectly. We shall see how they hold up over time. Not bad for $30

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

[mclanea]

I wear Tevas.

As far as the smell goes, I hose them off and hang them to dry after each use just like my PFD.