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

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.

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-19-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmercury

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.

I throw mine in the washing machine with the rest of my fishy clothes every time I use them. No problem at all. They are very durable. Then hang them out to drain and air dry.

I'm still a NiceGuy. I just don't care for my NRS Kickers.

Hunters Pa · 06-20-2018, 05:08 AM

Scuba booties with hard rubber sole for me. It’s more about blocking the sun than keeping dry

jbl_91762 · 06-20-2018, 08:05 AM

wear my crocs or teva sandals till I get onboard then kick them off and go barefoot.

RockyRaab · 06-20-2018, 09:02 AM

Rugged Shark Captiva water shoes. Less than 12 ounces per pair. Love mine in my Hobie, for beach use, and even around the house. Delightful to wear.

https://www.ruggedshark.com/captiva-p-543.html

Hunters Pa · 01-31-2022, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzingwab

Now comfortable shoes are in fashion, and I like them. Because pumps and uncomfortable stylish dresses spoil the mood and do not let you relax, I like that now you can order sportswear and shoes, for example, in the forstep style online store and dress like this even in a Michelin-starred restaurant

But pumps might be good on a kayak, especially if you take on water

Linect · 06-26-2018, 12:10 AM

I really like my Sperry's boat shoes, plus I like their flip flops. They are so well cushioned, but not too heavy. Sperry makes some clothing too. The other day I bought a Sperry infinity scarf that is navy blue with little white anchors on it. That is a winner for cruises.
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bifflebug · 06-26-2018, 06:49 AM

https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/me...hoCvbsQAvD_BwE

WestFork · 08-31-2018, 06:22 AM

Fwiw, the NRS Freestyle Wetshoe positively reviewed by Cronus above is on sale right now, 25% off.
https://www.nrs.com/product/30017.04...estyle-wetshoe

tak100 · 08-31-2018, 07:41 AM

Fun toes about 8 bucks EA. Very thin and comfortable. Good for sun protection but no support or protection from rocks, etc..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Raskal311 · 08-31-2018, 07:57 AM

Those $25 speedo boat shoes at Costco works quite well.

ctfphoto · 04-27-2020, 02:51 PM

Andy said Vans years ago so I bought Vans.

Vans are perfect for (almost) any type of fishing.

Thanks for the tip.

08-31-2018, 07:57 AM	#12
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Those $25 speedo boat shoes at Costco works quite well. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

06-19-2018, 04:01 PM	#1
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06-19-2018, 04:12 PM	#2
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.

06-20-2018, 05:08 AM	#4
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	Scuba booties with hard rubber sole for me. It’s more about blocking the sun than keeping dry

06-20-2018, 08:05 AM	#5
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	wear my crocs or teva sandals till I get onboard then kick them off and go barefoot.

06-20-2018, 09:02 AM	#6
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	Rugged Shark Captiva water shoes. Less than 12 ounces per pair. Love mine in my Hobie, for beach use, and even around the house. Delightful to wear. https://www.ruggedshark.com/captiva-p-543.html

06-26-2018, 12:10 AM	#8
Linect Junior Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: California,Santa Clara Posts: 1	I really like my Sperry's boat shoes, plus I like their flip flops. They are so well cushioned, but not too heavy. Sperry makes some clothing too. The other day I bought a Sperry infinity scarf that is navy blue with little white anchors on it. That is a winner for cruises. __________________________________________________ _____________ It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a man`s life is made up of nothing, but the habits he has accumulated during the first half. All the best,Kayak Coach

06-26-2018, 06:49 AM	#9
bifflebug Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9	https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/me...hoCvbsQAvD_BwE

08-31-2018, 06:22 AM	#10
WestFork Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 46	Fwiw, the NRS Freestyle Wetshoe positively reviewed by Cronus above is on sale right now, 25% off. https://www.nrs.com/product/30017.04...estyle-wetshoe

08-31-2018, 07:41 AM	#11
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 152	Fun toes about 8 bucks EA. Very thin and comfortable. Good for sun protection but no support or protection from rocks, etc.. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

04-27-2020, 02:51 PM	#13
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Andy said Vans years ago so I bought Vans. Vans are perfect for (almost) any type of fishing. Thanks for the tip.