Alex -- Canoe and Kayak magazine had a recent review of water shoes that might be of help: http://canoekayak.com/whatto/shoes/ I have a pair of Teva Protons, and if they run small, it's only by a half size. I wear 8s normally, and the pair of 9s I have (bought by Internet before a trip) is a half size too large. The spider rubber sole is thicker than some of my other river shoes, but you do still feel rocks. I went with Nike Tockatees. They're high-cut, though, and you'd probably find the same factors that you mention with the Shark Attacks. The Keens mentioned in the article might be worth a careful look. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Alex, you might also check out Five-Ten's water shoes. I have been using a pair of Nemo's for several years, and like them a lot. The sticky rubber does help on slippery stuff. I suspect they run about US$70-80, these days. http://www.spelean.com.au/FT/Product/water/nemo.html Won't dry fast, but lots of drain mesh, and the insoles are removable to hasten drying. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Alex, you might also check out Five-Ten's water shoes. I have been using a > pair of Nemo's for several years, and like them a lot. The sticky rubber > does help on slippery stuff. I suspect they run about US$70-80, these days. > > http://www.spelean.com.au/FT/Product/water/nemo.html > > Won't dry fast, but lots of drain mesh, and the insoles are removable to > hasten drying. They are, I would say - medium-cut, and resemble me Shark Attack (which are really good shoes, and even warm with Sealskinz socks + fleece: http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=52301&deptid=1169 . The reason why Shark dries slowly, is their neoprene tops - the neoprene that you can see, is only upper part of inside neoprene layer that goes all the way down to the heel under the mesh and synthetic leather (that protects and supports heel at the back). Seems like I discern same synthetic leather heel cup on Five-Ten, and suspect that they would have same neoprene inside. Those Keens pointed out by Margot are good too - I used my old running sandals for kayaking, they looked alike, but of course, were not made for water and rotted faster tha dried :-). Toes are protected - I juct can't understand why 99% of "water" or "sport" sandals have open toes. Some concern is slippery-looking sole of Keens sandals (compared to Five-Ten or Shark). Priced like shoes - well, there is nothing we can do here. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have the Tevas with the highly annoying velcro strap. Ya, you know, the one that fills up with mud and seaweed and is really not that useful. With 2 sides of loop material the toungue flap does keep it in place. The traction is adequate but not great. They dry fairly well when drained, but still quite slowly given they are water shoes. Actually, much of my paddling is done with plain old Tevas. I have a older pair of Addidas that were lace ups that were really nice. They lasted about 5 years. Good traction and dried very quickly. Some people don't like laces for possible entangling issues. If I see them again I'll buy them in an instant. Rob G *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have tried just about everything. Many of the shoes mentioned in this thread are too bulky to be used comfortably in the narrow space at my footpegs, (although my feet are not big). Like Nick, I find the $6 el cheapo wave runner type things ideal. They have minimum bulk, no straps or ties to entrap and drown me and are substantial enough to allow me to walk even on oyster shells. I wear out two or three pairs a year. When I need to be dry and/or warm, I wear them over Sealskinz socks, (which I could not live without). Michael L. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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