anyone have suggestions on some decent water shoes? Need something that will hold up, and be fairly comfortable. I have oneil wesuits so that would match but who cares really, any suggestions out there?
thanks
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Water shoe suggestions?
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Posted: Dec 05, 2015 - 03:17 PM
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Posted: Dec 05, 2015 - 03:35 PM
When it's warm I really like my Vibram 5 fingers... The lightest thinnest pair they make. The soles are incredibly grippy.
When it gets cold, well cold for here, I switch to Zhik 460 trap boots. With or without the super warm socks depending. -
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Posted: Dec 05, 2015 - 05:02 PM
where are you located?
a big factor around here is the little crustations / shells that are all over here. they will get in any hole and be a PITA
that being said I don't like boots. they trap water in and cause your foot to prune up and also promote fungus
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Posted: Dec 05, 2015 - 05:25 PM
For summer
These are 3mm neoprene, very durable and keep sand and gravel off.
http://www.mec.ca/product…unisex/?f=10+50004+50026
I was going through a pair per season until i've found these.
or sandals + socks
For spring/fall go for 5 mm booties
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Posted: Dec 08, 2015 - 08:47 PM
In the fall, winter I use xcel boots 8mm, but then its really cold.
they don't make them anymore.
Using a dry-suit with latex socks I don't have the "fungus" problem MN3 described.
Instead I wear thermo-socks inside the dry-suit and scaled up the "winterboots"
one size.
During the summer I use the cheapest boots I can find, my favorites are
from Declathon, a French shopping-mall mainly for outdoor sports.
With stores all over Europe.
Picked up a pair for €25,- and drilled holes in the sole to prevent being a
water-trap. And also wash them out after each trip.
Where it comes down to, is the soil structure where You launch
the cat. Mine is clay with an occasional rock, so I need something
to protect my feet.
When you are in a warmer climate, pick the thinnest boots
You can find. and wash them after a sail.
Regards, André
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Posted: Dec 09, 2015 - 03:41 PM
Best cheap boat shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars, either high top or low top. Drill holes in the back so water drains when hiking out. Flexible rubber bottom with a traction pattern that won't pickup rocks that scrape the deck..but enough so they don't slip on the deck. They used to be cheap, like $20, until they started coming back into fashion. Now they are around $35-40. Plus they come in many colors to coordinate with the boat!
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Posted: Dec 09, 2015 - 05:14 PM
Do they still make Okewinds? Those were the best you could buy if you found yourself trapping on a slippery 5.8.
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Posted: Dec 09, 2015 - 06:09 PM
Body Glove Men's 3T Max Water Shoes. -
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Posted: Dec 12, 2015 - 03:02 PM
Okewinds still available thru AEROTECH windsurfing distributer. Okespor Kite-Low top boot with wrap around Velcro strap is $55. Pete
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