Boat shoes

[Dypsis]

1 hour ago, Redlinerobert said:

The only problem with Keens is that after a few days of wearing them straight you end up with tiger stripes on your feet. 

Can confirm:

That's what my 5 year old calls them - my tiger stripes.  

[PourMyOwn]

Crocs here, too. A lot of old ramps up here that require you to get into the water to load your boat.

[YakPirate]

Crocs make my feet smell,(pretty sure it's the Crocs) and i'm in the same boat with the guys who can't stand things between their toes (flipflops) .. i have a pair of Zeko and they are very good, but found these to be lighter and dry faster.

http://shop.bodyglove.com/r/en/product.php?product_id=65880

 

[HeavyDluxe]

Teva Originals or FI Lites. Fishing from a yak, so barefoot and feet in the water as often as possible during the summer.

[fishballer06]

I see a lot of guys saying they wear sandals, and/or take them off while fishing. My problem with that is the possibility of getting a hook in a bare foot. 

I know a local guy who stepped on a hook last spring and it went up into the heel of his foot. It ended up getting infected and he is still fighting that infection today. Last I heard, he very well could end up having to have his foot amputated. Knowing this alone has me scared to ever go barefoot or have part of my foot exposed while fishing. 

[Brett's_daddy]

50 minutes ago, YakPirate said:

http://shop.bodyglove.com/r/en/product.php?product_id=65880

These look very similar to the Speedo ones i have. Decent, sure there are better available but for the price they work pretty good.

[Bass Turd]

Keen Newport Bison Extremely comfortable

[Outdoor Zack]

Idk what they're called, but I have a pair of Eddie Bauer sandals with a very thick, agressive sole on them that drain easily and dry fast.  In the fall/colder times, it's a pair of muck boots

[gim]

5 hours ago, S. Sass said:

I have this problem with things between my toes so flip flops never worked for me. But yeah its nice to kick them off in nice weather. I use some sunblock as it is just safer for you and your skin anyway so barefeet on the boat are great to me. 

I have this problem too!  I don't like the strap between my toes so I only wear open toed sandals with heel straps

[Further North]

Mostly I wear Keens in the summer, I've added a pair of Tevas to the mix as well...but the New Balance Men's MO70 Minimus Multi-Sport Water Shoe is an interesting critter as well.  Crazy light (shipping weight is 1.6 ounces), flexible, comfortable for me.

Two things:

1. Go at least a full size larger than normal, or you'll find there's an odd ridge up at the toe that'll irritate you...
2. ...and there are drainage holes in the sole.  Great for getting rid of water fast...but weird when you walk on grass..you get poked through the bottom of the shoe.

I found mine really cheap on Sierra Trading Post, but they seem to be out of stock.

7 hours ago, Dypsis said:

Can confirm:

That's what my 5 year old calls them - my tiger stripes.  

We call that "Keen Foot".

[Ncflats]

Crocs and a slick deck can be a issue.. I've experienced it first hand. That being said I go barefooted half the time which isn't any better. 

A closed toe shoe is obviously safer and Sperry makes several models that are quite popular around here. Although if you get them wet...your feet will never smell the same. 

[S. Sass]

7 hours ago, fishballer06 said:

I see a lot of guys saying they wear sandals, and/or take them off while fishing. My problem with that is the possibility of getting a hook in a bare foot. 

I know a local guy who stepped on a hook last spring and it went up into the heel of his foot. It ended up getting infected and he is still fighting that infection today. Last I heard, he very well could end up having to have his foot amputated. Knowing this alone has me scared to ever go barefoot or have part of my foot exposed while fishing. 

Not saying it cant happen but I have had the entire deck off my boat and thoroughly cleaned it. There are no loose hooks. 99% of the time it is me and my fishing partner on the boat. He knows Ill kill him and throw his body in the lake with my anchor tied to him if he throws or loses a hook in my boat and doesn't tell me.  

Yeah there is a "possibility of getting a hook in a bare foot" but there is a possibility of your truck rolling into the lake too. You don't quit putting your boat in you just be somewhat intelligent and keep your hooks picked up and accounted for. 

11 minutes ago, Ncflats said:

Crocs and a slick deck can be a issue.. I've experienced it first hand. That being said I go barefooted half the time which isn't any better. 

Good point on slick decks. Mine is almost entirely carpet but the very front and very back and it does need new no slip tape. 

[Brett's_daddy]

I want heel protection...especially after I just sliced mine open the other day...lol. I'm looking for the most protection that drains and dries easily.

[Airman4754]

If it's not raining I use skate board shoes. They have a completely flat bottom which matches the deck of the boat. 

My rain shoes are Adidas hiking shoes, AX2's I believe. The Gore-Tex versions.