Zeko "fishing" Shoes

[Brnnoser6983]

So I am thinking about picking up a pair of Zekos. I am looking for something that is forgiving for when I step into the water to launch/trailer my boat. but I can also wear for a little sun protection and not have my feet roasting.

 

I would like some insight to those who have worn them. Mainly, if I wear a 10.5 I was told to get at least a size 11 incase they shrink, is this also true?

[Senko lover]

I know that comfort is more important than style, and Scott Martin wears them and all, but you wouldn't catch me dead with a pair of zekos. Don't care for them .

[Big C]

Just wear socks and sandals.

[gardnerjigman]

I know that comfort is more important than style, and Scott Martin wears them and all, but you wouldn't catch me dead with a pair of zekos. Don't care for them .

 

I assume you mean you don't care for the looks?

[Brnnoser6983]

I know that comfort is more important than style, and Scott Martin wears them and all, but you wouldn't catch me dead with a pair of zekos. Don't care for them .

Fat chance

[Brnnoser6983]

Some say order up a size, some others say good for in and out of the water but won't last long.

I find a pair on fishgound, and with a coupon and my credit I am getting them shipped for $60.

[KayakKid]

I would get a pair of crocs, they are the comfiest. 

[Cgrinder]

Maybe I'm getting old, but I don't think they look bad.

[Felix77]

I would get a pair of crocs, they are the comfiest. 

x2 on Crocks

[Senko lover]

I assume you mean you don't care for the looks?

 

When you're my age, those things are important  .

[Brnnoser6983]

Well looks like I have a pair coming.. I was jumping between scrrens and hit enter on the wrong screen.... Now I have a pair coming... Whoops.

[paleus]

I've been looking for something like those. I typically wear Chacos, but my feet will get sunburned when it gets really hot out. Would be great for river wading too to keep the rocks out. I've looked at some other water shoes from Chaco and Merrell, but the Zekos are cheaper. I'm liking these Merrels a lot though: http://www.zappos.com/merrell-waterpro-maipo-drizzle-navy?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

[Choporoz]

Looks like anything bigger than 8.5 is $80.  I'm going to pass for now.  I AM in the market for the perfect kayak shoe, however. 

[CRANKENSTIEN]

I would get a pair of crocs, they are the comfiest. 

X3

[Heron]

Cant relate......Cant even wrap my head around the idea of separate, special footwear, just for fishing. 

[lectricbassman]

Cant relate......Cant even wrap my head around the idea of separate, special footwear, just for fishing.

Lol, me either. Flops or tennis shoes or i dont need to be fising!!

[Brnnoser6983]

BAM $60 Sekos.

[Big C]

I don't even wear shoes fishing.

[Heron]

Cant relate......Cant even wrap my head around the idea of separate, special footwear, just for fishing. 

Most definitely cant relate to paying $60-$80 for something like this.  

[Big Swimbait]

I didn't think so either, but football injuries to both knees has me fighting arthritis way to early. My wife bought me a pair when  they were on sale at Bass Pro. I was a Crocs guy before but I really like the Zekos. And if you can stand the bright yellow ones branded by Strike King, you can get a pair at TW for $38 I think.

[flyfisher]

I wear Keen H2 myself.  They have a real sole on them and drain well.  They also have a toe bumper so you don't have to worry about them while wading.  Small gravel can get inside them at times but they are easy to get out.  All in all, they fit my needs well as a kayak guy.  Just be sure to spray your feet with some sun protection or you will get some crazy tan lines.  

 

I will say that the majority of time in the summer i am going barefoot once the kayak is on the water.

[Brnnoser6983]

They aren't just fishing shoes, but that's how they are marketed. I do plan on wearing during fishing. And after a couple of sessions of burnt tops of my feet I am willing to try something new.

Call it an impulse.. well mistake, but still impulse. I don't regret it.

[smalljaw67]

I have a tough time finding my size, it isn't the length but the width, I take a size 14 4E and for fishing it is Payless sandals, yep, Payless!!! Teva, Simms, Keen, and Sperry all have a size 14 but in medium width, to get them I have to pay a lot and order from a specialty store.

[Chief 2]

I use a good quality water shoe. I have had a pair of World Wide Sportsman shoes for about 5 years now and they have held up really well. Just bought a new pair this year. Got them at BP for under $60.

[HoosierHawgs]

When you're my age, those things are important .

This is true... But I also don't wear clothes I'd wear to school while I'm fishing... Just like I wouldn't wear my workout clothes to school. I keep them all separate and am thinking about buying a pair of Zekos myself.