Comfy bass shoes?

[NHBull]

Orthoheal flip flops when it's warm.

Arch support makes my back feel better ?

[FryDog62]

15 hours ago, A-Jay said:

HUK Attack Lace Up ~ 

A-Jay

I wish they also made a second version of this in Gore-Tex for Fall/Winter.  I have that in Salomon and they are finally wearing out after 6 years...

[Choporoz]

 

On 5/30/2018 at 11:03 AM, Choporoz said:

I'm into my 2nd (or 3rd? maybe) year of Columbia Bahama Vent shoes.  They drain well, dry quickly and, perhaps most important, they have great traction on mossy, algae covered ramps and 

 

Taking them into 3rd (or 4th?  ) year

[Spankey]

Crocs or Zekos

[Deleted account]

17 hours ago, flbassmaster said:

What are the most comfortable shoes you wear while bass fishing?

Footwear preference is a very personal thing. What one person finds comfortable another may find torturous. There are several factors involved, some obvious, some not.

[fin]

It's hard to find good bass shoes.

 

[MittenMouth]

I bring flip flops but hardly wear them in 50+ degree temps. I’ve walked down gravel roads barefoot a half mile after tournaments before. 

 

When it it gets cold I have tennis shoes on but most of the time they come off and I just wear socks. This changes once it gets in the 30’s 

 

 

[flbassmaster]

I personally use brooks running shoes. Love them

[Kyhokie]

13 hours ago, WRB said:

Put on your normal fishing cloths and shoes and try swimming in pool with everything on, laced shoes are like bricks on your feet and it's not the weight it's the shape.

Tom

I mostly fish from the bank Tom, but I really appreciate your advice. 

[WRB]

29 minutes ago, Kyhokie said:

I mostly fish from the bank Tom, but I really appreciate your advice. 

Rattlesnake proof boots would be a good idea for Texas and California bank fishing, fasting running shoes for Florida's alligators. 

Tom

[Catt]

I have short (8 1/2), wide feet (double E) with a high in step.

 

I can not wear Crocs or Flip Flops, I have to have arch support & support provided by lace up shoes.

 

I usually wear New Balance 608 ?

 

 

[NYWayfarer]

13 hours ago, A-Jay said:

You'll get no heat about them from me.

I wear Crocs around the house 24/7/365 - Love'em.

Just can't do them on the water. 

Pre-Dawn & over night air temps can be in the low 40's - even in July.

My tootsies can't handle that.

A-Jay

How about Crocs and socks? Works for me, even when kayaking in September and October. I dry my feet after launching, then put on the socks.

 

Crocs are awesome on the water footwear. Comfortable. No worries about getting them wet. They kick off easy in case you tak an accidental dip.

 

Bank fishing it’s jeans and boots for me even in 90 degree heat. One bout of poison ivy/oak was all it took. I make sure I am covered from insects and vegetation.

[Vilas15]

15 hours ago, WRB said:

Put on your normal fishing cloths and shoes and try swimming in pool with everything on, laced shoes are like bricks on your feet and it's not the weight it's the shape.

Tom

A good suggestion, but I can't wear sandals for more than 3 months of the year.

 

[tholmes]

I can't stand sandals, flip-flops, Crocs, etc. Warm weather shoes are New Balance sneakers, cold weather - Ariat insulated boots.

 

Tom

[Jrob78]

Nike Air Max for bank and boat and Columbia Power Drain for kayak.

[WRB]

2 hours ago, Vilas15 said:

A good suggestion, but I can't wear sandals for more than 3 months of the year.

 

That is why they make deck/boat shoes that slip on or have 2 to 3 eye lace shoes that come off quickly with non-slip soles.

Tom

[junyer357]

Normally under armour sneakers in summer months in boat, will wear a pair of mid cool muck boots

Tall rubber snakeproof lacrosse boots on bank fishing. Had a run in with a cottonmouth years back, so those and a ruger single six .22 are my essential bank gear now.

Muck boots either way when temps drop.  Which of my 3 pairs depends on temps. 

[Log Catcher]

I wear New Balance 623 all the time.

[Glenn]

I swear by Simms flip flops in the warmer months.  They're the only pair of flip flops I've been able to wear all day long, probably due to the arch support and proper fit.  Other brands of flip flops tend to rub raw spots on my feet due to the loose fit.

 

Here they are: https://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/mens/footwear/atoll-flip-s18

They make a wide version too.

[LCG]

Crocs all the way. Don't care how they look, very comfy and protected my feet a few times from hooks left on the bank. 

[Crow Horse]

Personal preference and it depends on what type of fishing you're engaged in....

 

I'm in a yak so it's NSR Paddle Wet Shoes in the summer and NSR Boundry Boots  when it's cooler...

 

Lot's of guys like Crocs but I've found them to be slippery when wet and I've taken some epic tumbles.....

[NHBull]

I am really surprised to see how many wear crocs. Many employers don't allow them in the workplace because workmans comp won't cover a slip and fall if worn.  Very slippery compared to others in that class

[NYWayfarer]

1 hour ago, NHBull said:

I am really surprised to see how many wear crocs. Many employers don't allow them in the workplace because workmans comp won't cover a slip and fall if worn.  Very slippery compared to others in that class

I find crocs are slippery only when the tread wears off the bottom. I wear the Classic Croc's because the roomy fit Crocs are the most comfortable for me. The bottoms on those are not the greatest for grip. They do have "offroad" Crocs with soles made for hiking if you are worried about slipping. Those are made in their relaxed fit.

 

Not a fan as the size 11 are to small for me and the size 12 are too big. The curse of having half size feet over 10.

[scaleface]

I have significant arthritis and wear a orthopedic  brace . New balance shoes fit my  foot and brace  better than anything else I have tried and I also buy New Balance insoles .

[fin]

35 minutes ago, NYWayfarer said:

I find crocs are slippery only when the tread wears off the bottom.

It seems like soft-bottom shoes are better at being non-slip, but being soft, the tread wears off quick. I bought some Brazo's waterproof work boots for fishing the banks. They had a deep tread and had great traction and non-slip, but the tread has worn off in just a few months, and that's in the dirt and grass, not on pavement or hard surfaces. Fortunately I only paid like $25, they're now like $50.