Shoe Recommendation

[Burtonxj]

Fish for smallies in my kayak most of the time but every now and then I like to anchor it so I can get out and wade around a bit (lots of shallow spots on the part of the upper Potomac I fish at the most). Usually have my mandals on but I've had a few slip ups and busted toes with those things. 

Appreciate any recommendations y'all might have. 

[A-Jay]

 I'm a big fan of the Keen Newport H2 Sandals in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Infinity®

Which actually happens to be on sale ~ http://www.cabelas.com/product/Keen-Newport-H-Sandals-Mossy-Oak-reg-Break-Up-Infinity-reg/749381.uts

A-Jay

[TyF]

I have worn the Columbia drainmakers for the past 5 years and have been happy with them. I wait till the older models go on sale for $30 or so and they last me close to 3 summers. That is saying a lot as I am a fishing camp counselor over the summer and am in the water pretty much every day for 3 months straight. Very comfortable and light weight. They also dry in less than a day.

[Catch 22]

No input here,but if you visit MD waters, beware of their rules on materials that can absorb micro organisms and transfer them.

 http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2011-04-28-rock-snot-felt-sole-wader-ban_n.htm

[JustinU1X]

I have the Keen Class 5 Tech. Fairly inexpensive and they're not heavy and clunky. I got them to use around boat ramps and kayaking. http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Keen-Men-s-Class-5-Tech-Shoe_10274188_10208_10000001_-1_?cm_mmc=PPC-_-GooglePlusBox-_-Keen-_-Keen-Men-s-Class-5-Tech-Shoe&ad_id=GooglePlusBox&utm_source=GooglePlusBoxl&utm_medium=PLA&utm_campaign=Keen-Men's-Class-5-Tech-Shoe&ad_id=Google&cm_mmc=PPC-_-Google-_-Product%2BListing%2BAds%2B-%2BShopping_Keen-_-44053436683&kcid=1828e01a-004b-4939-9440-9c8b6258da63&utm_medium=PPC&utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_campaign=Product%2BListing%2BAds%2B-%2BShopping&utm_term=&lsft=adtype:pla,channel:online&gclid=COmCq82-4coCFQMLaQod3nIA7A

[stk]

I have the keens and they work out well, but one thing I don't like about them is that the big holes allow big rocks to get in.  I kind of like the outdoorsman version that they sell at Basspro.  It has a mesh around the holes to let water out, but smaller silt/sand gets in.  You could do a combo of the neoprene socks and the keens.  I'm going to try that this season in my kayak since I like getting into the water to get into my kayak.

[JustinU1X]

That's the one thing I like about the class 5 is that sand and pebbles don't get in as much. 

[Bluebasser86]

Hate all you want, but Crocs are the best water/boat/fishing shoes I've ever owned. Cheap, durable, and they float! 

[Puggz]

On 2016-02-05 at 10:35 PM, Burtonxj said:

Fish for smallies in my kayak most of the time but every now and then I like to anchor it so I can get out and wade around a bit (lots of shallow spots on the part of the upper Potomac I fish at the most). Usually have my mandals on but I've had a few slip ups and busted toes with those things. 

Appreciate any recommendations y'all might have. 

Keen's water shoes.  they dry fast and have a toe protector.

[tomustang]

Anything Teva, most comfortable water shoes I ever wore,  and this coming from someone with posture issues

[Turkey sandwich]

I have Keen Newport H2s that I got on sale about a year or two ago and they've been excellent.  The only criticism has to do with the rocks mentioned above, but if you're getting in and out of a kayak, you'll easily be able to drain them/clear rocks.  They're also great for trails.  

[evilcatfish]

Whenever I retire a pair of running/gym shoes from working out, they become my new float and wade shoes.  Works for me

[BigSkyBasser]

On 2/17/2016 at 4:09 PM, evilcatfish said:

Whenever I retire a pair of running/gym shoes from working out, they become my new float and wade shoes.  Works for me

I do the exact same thing! it's nice because even though they don't have soles specifically designed for traction underwater, they are already broken in and a typically nice and breathable and hold their own in exposed environments like slippery rocks.

[DaileyLimit]

I've been using these Magellan boots for the last 2 years.  They are pretty nice.  Very comfortable once you are actually in the water and wading.  My only criticisms are that they don't really drain, so once your feet are wet--they are wet.  Also, the sole stared to separate from the boot a little bit right at the arch.  I touched it up with some gorilla glue and haven't had an issue since.

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-mens-trainer-wading-boots?repChildCatid=220414

I usually switch back and forth between these and Crocs on long kayak trips.

 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Goat Head spikes added to an old pair of hikers make nice wet wading shoes . Bare soles are too slippery in the rocks. 

[Darren.]

I like the Keen H2, but after several years, the 
bottoms got ... for lack of a better word, "slippery",
and they became...also for lack of better word......
dangerous to wear (due to slipperiness).

I tend to use flipflops -- my fav are Crocs Santa Cruz
with leather uppers. My other "faves" were Adidas toe
shoes, but alas, they've gone to their grave.

I should add that Keen Waimea were awesome, as well:

[no39]

I used to use flip flops, have moved away from them for reasons already stated.  Sperry topsides h20 bungee I think its called has been the best I've found.  They drain super fast and breath extremely well.   If there's a light breeze you can feel it through these shoes.  They so comfortable I actually wear them at work.

[PitchinJigz]

Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 or Nike Air Mags

[WPCfishing]

I like New Balance sneakers... I'm not into wading. 

[Preytorien]

On 2/4/2016 at 11:12 PM, A-Jay said:

 I'm a big fan of the Keen Newport H2 Sandals in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Infinity®

Which actually happens to be on sale ~ http://www.cabelas.com/product/Keen-Newport-H-Sandals-Mossy-Oak-reg-Break-Up-Infinity-reg/749381.uts

A-Jay

Ended up getting some of these by accident A-Jay. Went to Dicks Sporting Goods last night, and they had some "on sale" for $30.

I got to the register and they guy stated a price over $100. I mentioned I was fine with it but there were two signs (two different colors of the Newport H2's) stating the same sale price. He said they had to honor it and gave them to me for the $30 price.

They fit great and are very comfortable. Thanks for the recommendation,

[A-Jay]

7 hours ago, Preytorien said:

Ended up getting some of these by accident A-Jay. Went to Dicks Sporting Goods last night, and they had some "on sale" for $30.

I got to the register and they guy stated a price over $100. I mentioned I was fine with it but there were two signs (two different colors of the Newport H2's) stating the same sale price. He said they had to honor it and gave them to me for the $30 price.

They fit great and are very comfortable. Thanks for the recommendation,

Cool ~ You're Welcome

A-Jay

[desmobob]

On February 6, 2016 at 6:12 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

Hate all you want, but Crocs are the best water/boat/fishing shoes I've ever owned. Cheap, durable, and they float! 

I used to love Crocs for boating too, until I realized the reason I was always nearly busting my a** on the boat ramp wasn't because it was super slippery, it was because my Crocs wouldn't grip on it. Never a slip with Tevas.  Crocs sure are convenient and cheap, though (and they make a size big enough to fit my 15EEEE feet).

Tight lines,

Bob

[Further North]

When I'm wet wading, one of the things that drives me nuts is getting little rocks or other debris inside my shoe...which is why I've moved from Keens (which I love) and that type of wading shoe to something more like a flats boot (Simms makes some, so do other fly fishing companies).

If I'm in the rivers around here (lots of rocks, trees, other abrasive and sharp underwater hazards) I just wear my wading boots.  I had a pair of waders that sprung a leak, so I chopped them off just above the neoprene boots and use them to make the fit better.

There's a lot of great equipment the fly fishing folks have figured out for this kind of fishing...I've figured out it's easier to not re-invent the wheel.