Shoes For Fishing?

[aquaholic]

I do a lot of shore fishing, like to step out into the water, and climb up on rocks. Not to mention I hate wearing socks in the summer.  Anyone know of any shoes that they would reccomend? I normally wear sandals but recently i almost bit the dust stepping around rocks. All help is appreciated!

[metalhack]

Sorry I don't have a link or a specific name but Keen Water Shoes work very well for me. I fish a no boat lake frequently and the edges are anything from rock cliffs to sandy and these work well.

[zwhiten12]

I just bought a pair of the rugged crocs, they have the adjustable strap over the standard one, they are very comfortable as get the job done in my opinion!

[aquaholic]

I just bought a pair of the rugged crocs, they have the adjustable strap over the standard one, they are very comfortable as get the job done in my opinion!

Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.

[Shane J]

Check out Zeko Shoes! I got a pair for fishing at the Classic, and now I'm wanting another pair for just walking around day to day.

[zwhiten12]

Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.

I'm all about comfort, plus, I have the camo ones so it makes it a little bit better!!!

[nycgrip]

goto amazon and type in water shoes, you will find a tremendous variety to choose from.

[gripnrip]

I think Fila has a skeletoe that is for water use. I haven't check into them. I have regular crocs and canvas crocs that I use. I don't do any wading. Oh and I don't give a rats who makes fun of me.

[Thatbasstardbrent]

Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.

Same, it just doesnt feel right for some reason. I tease so many people about wearing them yet i dont know why there rap is so bad.

[fl_bass]

I like Teva river shoes. Good grip and can get wet.

[ghost]

Vibram FiveFingers

[Teal]

Pull on work boots, old tennis shoes, or flips flops. Havent really invested in footwear specifically for fishing.

[Curved]

I use cheapo aqua socks when I'm wading.

[Mr_Scrogg]

I got some Columbia Drainmakers from my yak fishing days. Also New Balance water shoes (comes in wide width)

[Jrob78]

I have the Columbia Drainmakers also, I am happy with them. The Zeko shoes are the other ones I would consider.

[Bluebasser86]

I have some Keens I wear if I'm really going to be doing some climbing over big rocks or laydowns, otherwise I usually wear crocs. They're ugly but they're comfortable, dry fast, cheap, and they keep my feet from getting sunburned. 

[SirSnookalot]

I have several types of shoes I fish in, depends what I'm doing.  Crocs can get too hot and fill up with sand if on the beach, I wear sandals.  I do like the crocs when it's raining.  For boat use, our boats are not carpeted, a name brand boat shoe with good grip as the deck is always wet and we move around when fish on the line.  Shore use I wear closed toe sandal with hiking type sole.

[aquaholic]

for those of you using the columbia i saw some mention of them sucking up gravel when stepping in the water. Do you find this to be true?

[0119]

The Zeko's look promising but seem to only come in Skeet Reese style colors.  I used to use the Keen's but after the 1000th red ant bite and a close call with a moccasin I now only wear ratty old work boots when fishing on the shore.  The Keen's have a long lasting sole that makes them a good boat shoe.   My foot Doc told me Crocs and flip flops make him a lot of money, so I stay away from them.

[Sam Fisher]

I think you should try crocks and zooboo pants!

[Dave P]

Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.

I wear them and the only thing that's been said to me was "where did you get those?" and I fish with a pretty tough bunch. As far as comfort, I haven't worn anything better.

[s freud]

I have a pair of nylon timber lands that are as comfy as slippers.

[flyfisher]

Keen H2's for me when wading.  They do a good job.  If you are looking for the best of both worlds then do a search and see if you can find the older keens that they made for simms with the felt sole.  Those things are awesome for wading.

[tomustang]

No shoe is going to help that, what you need is a walking/hiking stick to aid your travel into the water.

[VolFan]

I have Salomon water shoes and also the vibram Five Finger Bikilas. I love both. The Five Fingers pick up less sand/gravel than the Salomons, but it's not really a problem with either. I like the Salomons better if it's a long walk over rocky terrain.