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Fishing Shoes: Whatcha Wearing?
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:20 am
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:20 am
I've worn slides, crocks, flip flops, base foot, regular athletic shoes, but I have yet to find the perfect shoe for fishing.
I'm looking for something breathable, fairly quick drying (so not leather) with a little grip so I don't bust my arse on my boat, in an athletic style (see below Amazon Link), and comfortable to wear.
I ordered some from Amazon for like $25 that have rubber soles with little drain holes, and a thin neoprene top (similar to a swimmer's shoe) and they feel great, but I can tell they won't hold up. I feel like my toenails will cut through the top of them within a dozen or so wears (no I don't have troll feet, my toenails stay clipped). These are the ones I got:
Amazon Link
So, I'm looking for something similar to this, but that will hold up at least for the year.
Suggestions or recommendations?
I'm looking for something breathable, fairly quick drying (so not leather) with a little grip so I don't bust my arse on my boat, in an athletic style (see below Amazon Link), and comfortable to wear.
I ordered some from Amazon for like $25 that have rubber soles with little drain holes, and a thin neoprene top (similar to a swimmer's shoe) and they feel great, but I can tell they won't hold up. I feel like my toenails will cut through the top of them within a dozen or so wears (no I don't have troll feet, my toenails stay clipped). These are the ones I got:
Amazon Link
So, I'm looking for something similar to this, but that will hold up at least for the year.
Suggestions or recommendations?
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Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:34 am to Homey the Clown
These Keens. I like my toes covered. Have had some bad things happen with open.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:37 am to Homey the Clown
Crocs.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:38 am to Homey the Clown
Vans slip on
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:47 am to Homey the Clown
Canvas chuck taylor high tops. Also my river swimming shoes.
This post was edited on 2/23/23 at 9:48 am
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:52 am to Homey the Clown
An older pair of sperry billfish, I refer to them as my fishing sperry's not to be confused with my church going sperry's which are a new pair still in good condition.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:57 am to Koolazzkat
quote:Death trap
Crocs
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:58 am to Homey the Clown
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:59 am to Homey the Clown
Keens. In fact fishing is the only place my wife wishes I'd wear them.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:01 am to Homey the Clown
I got thesefrom Amazon at the beginning of last year. They held up well all year. Yours may be more durable than you think. At only $25, throw em away at the end of the year and buy a new pair the next spring.
This post was edited on 2/23/23 at 10:22 am
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:09 am to Antib551
I actually have those in my cart right now. Did they cause you any blisters? That was really the only negative reviews on them, and I wanna wear them bare footed obviously.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:16 am to Homey the Clown
Wore them barefooted also. No blisters. The upper back is a little stiff at first but first thing I did was soak them and wear them a couple hours. They breathe very well. I needed something cooler than them damn ankle boots (too hot late summer).
Only "negative" is they do take a while to COMPLETELY dry, likely because the insole and/or the giant drain holes in the bottom allowing moisture to wick up. I used almost exclusively offshore so we're always spraying the decks down.
Main reason I got them is because I wanted something with real drain holes in the bottom. I don't mind a little moisture, but I hate sloshy shoes when they take a full dunk. I figured the big holes would allow more airflow, and they do.
Only "negative" is they do take a while to COMPLETELY dry, likely because the insole and/or the giant drain holes in the bottom allowing moisture to wick up. I used almost exclusively offshore so we're always spraying the decks down.
Main reason I got them is because I wanted something with real drain holes in the bottom. I don't mind a little moisture, but I hate sloshy shoes when they take a full dunk. I figured the big holes would allow more airflow, and they do.
This post was edited on 2/23/23 at 10:24 am
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:18 am to Homey the Clown
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:19 am to Homey the Clown
If I'm not barefoot I wear Chacos. They look goofy but they're comfy, dry quick, and have pretty good grip.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:26 am to Homey the Clown
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:28 am to Homey the Clown
Extra tuffs all the time, even when hot.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:29 am to bnb9433
I looked at those Columbia ones, but I just can't get on board with the "HeyDude" looking style.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:30 am to Homey the Clown
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I looked at those Columbia ones, but I just can't get on board with the "HeyDude" looking style.
same here but i only wear them for fishing
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:35 am to bnb9433
I'm going to head to Academy on my lunch break to see what they have in stock. Might like them better on my feet than in the picture. I'll see what else they have while I'm there.
I wonder if Bowie would have some options as well?
I wonder if Bowie would have some options as well?
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:37 am to Homey the Clown
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wonder if Bowie would have some options as well?
not sure, but i bought mine from Academy last year
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