Simms vs. Huk fishing boots for kayak fishing

[wasabi_VA]

I have some neoprene NRS Boundary boots I wear when cold water kayaking but thinking of a pair of fishing boots for spring/fall. Anybody have either of the Simms or Huk boots? Wondering how they fit and if they feel like big boots or what since I'll be pedaling my kayak.

 

[Darth-Baiter]

both of those look nice!!  they look like fishing deck boots.

 

I wear NRS booties and Astral Rasslers.  I need them to either keep water out, or drain.  drain in warm weather.  A boot that fills with water and has nowhere to go is of no use to me.  the Rasslers drain and dry so quickly.  

[TnRiver46]

I make my own, $20 rubber knee high boots and cut them in half. Great for walking thru mud 

 

disclaimer: these boots will receive jeers and cheers alike haha 

[Smirak]

I’ve got the Huk’s. They are great. I took a swim in mine the other day and they kept my feet nice and wet all day. But seriously, they fit great, are warm if needed. I recommend.

[stratos4me]

Any neoprene zip up booties with a good sole and some wool socks will be a great creature comfort for the yak. I think you will find that the zip up booties fit tight enough to keep water out. Small improvements in comfort while yak fishing go a very, very long way.

[Bluebasser86]

I'd second the NRS, that's what I've had for 2 winters of kayak fishing now and have zero complaints. 

[Woody B]

Disclaimer: I don't have a Kayak

 

I've got a pair of $10 rubber boots that I bought at the devil (Wal Mart).  I put some insoles in them.  I wear them when it's too cold to get my feet wet.   I've got some "water shoes" I bought at Academy I wear when it's warm.  They dry/drain quickly, they keep the sun off my feet, and offer protection/comfort when walking across rocks, or on hot pavement.  

 

I don't know if either of these are what you're looking for.  

[flyfisher]

I wear my breathable waders with whatever boot i feel like when on the kayak, usually my wading boots though.  Gotta be prepared for a cold water dunk and just a pair of boots isn't going to cut it.

Once the weather warms up to the point I don't need waders I use my neoprene simms socks with my wading boots.  Those simms boots look pretty nice though.

[Bankc]

Honestly, neither of those tickles my fancy.  When I launch my kayak, I'm usually having to step in water that's deeper than either of those will allow.  If I'm not launching off a steep ramp, then I'm launching in some sinking mud.  For those situations, I just use some cheap Brazers boots I got at Academy a few years back.  I was planning on replacing them with something better when they wear out, but four years later, I'm starting to think these are better built than I thought.  I double up on socks on cold days, so I can control the amount of insulation I have.  

 

The NRS boots you have are what I'd stick with.  Then, when the water gets warmer, I'd just take some old running shoes or whatever you have, and drill holes in the bottom.  Or get some Crocks or whatever you like.  I'd be afraid that low top boots like those would just get water inside them and hold it all day.  Better to either have something that does a better job of keeping water completely out, or letting water freely flow out, rather than having something that does neither very well.  

[Bass Junke]

I like the NRS Boundary boots. 

[casts_by_fly]

If its cold enough that I need boots and not flip flops (roughly 70 degree water is my cutoff), then I use a pair of muckboots.  Rubber lower, neoprene upper.  They hit the top of my calves, maybe a 12" height.  $40 at tractor supply last I checked.  My kayak will float in 6" of water, so 12" gives me 6" of mud I can be in.  I can't think of any place I launch where that isn't enough aside from one that I fished one time.  It was really steep off of the bank and solid rock.  I thought it was 10" deep but it was 14".