Any Recommendations On Comfortable Fishing Shoes? 2024
rchiuz reply :
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations on some nice fishing shoes that are very comfortable for fishing in for 5 hours or more?
Thanks in advance!
iabass8 reply :
On a boat ive been wearing under armor memory foam sandals. Super comfortable.
Fishes in trees reply :
Several years ago, I got some "walking shoes" from BPS. They were very lightweight brown suede with good arch support. They were great fishing shoes - about worn out currently - now they are working in the lawn shoes. This spring I got some New Balance walking shoes from BPS on sale, so that is what I wear for fishing now.
cgolf reply :
Crocs, these are the most comfortable shoes I own.
The Guy reply :
Sanuk flip flops
Brnnoser6983 reply :
I like my Zekos, and will wear them on and off the boat. They are super light weight, breathe nice, and washable. A little spendy but I like them.
nosdog2 reply :
I tape all my used rubber baits to the bottoms of my feet. Nothing better than an arch full of Senkos.
I am either barefoot or crocks.
dam0007 reply :
Bought a pair of boat shoes, biggest mistake, I've had surgery on my left ankle a few years back and these have no support, so bad for rough water. However I started wearing a pair of Mizuno cross trainers and aching back and knees went away. Just wouldnt recommend soaking them, heavy rain or getting in water loading unloading boat.
flyfisher reply :
Whatever shoes are comfortable in other situations will also be comfortable while fishing. The only thing you need to look for is the ability to dry quickly if you plan on your feet getting wet. I wear Keen sandals both in the slip on and non slip on variety. They are legitimate shoes that are also sandals you get support that you need, not like crocs which are nothing more than expensive EVA foam covered in plastic and they are horrible for your feet.
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 7/14/2015 at 6:26 PM, cgolf said:Crocs, these are the most comfortable shoes I own.
x2
Big C reply :
No shirt no shoes no problem.
jkoz88 reply :
Crocs, these are the most comfortable shoes I own.
x3 when I'm on the bank or some Reef flip flops on the boat
junyer357 reply :
Winter time is usually my muck boots and summer is flip flops. In between its usually just my everyday sneakers.
wytstang reply :
I love my crocs and my Asics Gel-Nimbus shoes, but if you are fishing off the banks with lots of grass/brush snake boots to be safe.
wytstang reply :
On 7/14/2015 at 9:57 PM, Big C said:No shirt no shoes no problem.
Tried that once but the booo's got annoying
J Francho reply :
Keen are by the best I've owned. Currently wearing Reef flip flops and Columbia waterproof sandals, and they're goid, but not as good as the Keen Newports the dog ate.
Hanover_Yakker reply :
Astral Porters - best shoe Ive owned and so comfortable, you can wear them as casual shoes to boot. I've had Keen Newports, Columbia PowerDrains, Salomons, Crocs, Tevas and more. Until I tried the Astral Porter, the Keen Newports were my favorite until they came apart after only one year of use.
J Francho reply :
Wow, my new ports were a few years old when the doc got them. I saw your new shoes in your report on the PB. Look good.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
I have a pair of Nike's I use. I bought them for running, but I didn't get into it like I was supposed to so now they're just my work/fishing shoes.
Master Bait'r reply :
Memory foam flip flops. I gotta let my dogs breathe or things get out of hand quick. I'm a sweaty person and it's pretty gross- I weld all day too so when I get out of the shop I just want to vent.
monkeyman3dee reply :
On 7/14/2015 at 11:18 PM, Hanover_Yakker said:Astral Porters - best shoe Ive owned and so comfortable, you can wear them as casual shoes to boot. I've had Keen Newports, Columbia PowerDrains, Salomons, Crocs, Tevas and more. Until I tried the Astral Porter, the Keen Newports were my favorite until they came apart after only one year of use.
Hey thanks for the recommendation, will have to try a pair! they look solid on the screen at least.
A-Jay reply :
On 7/14/2015 at 10:48 PM, J Francho said:Keen are by the best I've owned. Currently wearing Reef flip flops and Columbia waterproof sandals, and they're goid, but not as good as the Keen Newports the dog ate.
X2 ~
I love mine and J you're in Luck.
Cabela's is having a sale that has your name all over it.
Once you Go Camo you may never go back.
A-Jay
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Darren. reply :
These pups right here:
blckshirt98 reply :
I use a pair of Merrell Moab hiking shoes (lowtop) for shore fishing and they're light, breathable, comfortable, with good traction. Have fished all day with them and they're great, will buy another pair once I wear these to shreds.
boostr reply :
Crocs on the Kayak, and Merril, Vasque, or muck boots on the bank.
J Francho reply :
Those are pimp flip flops, Darren.
Hanover_Yakker reply :
On 7/14/2015 at 11:30 PM, J Francho said:Wow, my new ports were a few years old when the doc got them. I saw your new shoes in your report on the PB. Look good.
They are very comfortable John - They were delivered on Monday of last week, and I wore them three days straight around the house and running errands in the rain before taking them out on the water. As someone with high arches, it is difficult for me to find shoes in general that are comfortable to stand in for any length of time. I love my Keens for everyday wear to work, but for casual and on the water, the Porters are primo!
gobig reply :
I have bounced back and forth between various hiking style shoes and boots over the last 5 or 6 years. I have had some back issues and good support in a shoe is a huge factor in not having a sore back and hiking style foot wear offer the best support I have found. Over the last two years Merrell and Oboz have become my favorites.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 7/15/2015 at 1:42 AM, J Francho said:Those are pimp flip flops, Darren.
I love the light toe protection!
1201vilbig reply :
Love my Zekos (watch those Holiday sale discounts) followed by my Crocs flip flops or Crocs Santa Cruz.
desmobob reply :
I would love to fish barefoot but I have trouble working the switch on my foot-operated trolling motor in bare feet. I have had incredible service from a pair of Teva water sandals... they just don't seem to wear out after I-don't-know-how-many years! I like Crocs, but after the first season or two, they are a real hazard to wear on a slimy boat ramp.
My flip-flops are also Teva. They were pricey for flip-flops but feel wonderful and last a long time. I'd really like to try a pair of Keen water shoes, but I wear size 15EEEE and they don't have 'em in really big and wide sizes.
For conventional casual shoes, I would heartily recommend New Balance Cross trainers. I'm on my feet for lots of miles every day (I'm a mailman) and that's what I wear.
Tight lines,
Bob
FishTank reply :
Speedo Surfwalkers for the pontoon boat and Asolo Powermatics for bank fishing and hiking.
Big C reply :
On 7/15/2015 at 2:32 AM, Master Bait said:I love the light toe protection!
That's for butt kickin'.
jtharris3 reply :
I wear New Balance walkers or cross trainers. I tend to lean more towards the trainers.
rippin-lips reply :
On the boat, and on the kayak I wear the crocs swiftwater sandals. They're super comfortable. From the bank it's just an old pair of Nikes.
JT Bagwell reply :
I don't have of these Under Armour boat shoes yet but I heard they are super comfortable. http://tinyurl.com/qgetrhx
Looks like they are $20 off right now too.
I personally just wear some Under Armour tennis shoes.
DP82 reply :
On 7/15/2015 at 12:41 AM, Darren. said:These pups right here:
What are these?
Darren. reply :
On 4/22/2017 at 6:56 AM, DP82 said:What are these?
KEEN Men's Waimea H2 Sandal
Saved my toes a bunch of times!
Bluebasser86 reply :
Crocs and crocs flip-flops, or barefoot. If it's cold I'll be rocking my Muck Rangers.
NYWayfarer reply :
Bank first fishing I usually wear some old $19 Champion memory foam sneakers that I don't mind getting muddy.
When I am on a boat or canoe it's Crocs for me:
They cover enough of my foot to avoid a burn.
Slip on and off easy.
They float.
I don't worry if they get wet when I launch.
They clean up easy.
Best of all they are comfortable.
No Flip flops for me. I have seen to many accidents with people wearing them to chance hurting myself. I am a notorious toe stubber.
desmobob reply :
On 4/22/2017 at 9:02 PM, Finesse Wayfarer said:When I am on a boat or canoe it's Crocs for me:
They cover enough of my foot to avoid a burn.
Slip on and off easy.
They float.
I don't worry if they get wet when I launch.
They clean up easy.
Best of all they are comfortable.
No Flip flops for me. I have seen to many accidents with people wearing them to chance hurting myself. I am a notorious toe stubber.
I felt the same way about Crocs for about a year until, one day, I happened to wear my Teva water sandals fishing instead. I found out that the treacherously slippery boat ramp wasn't really that slippery... it was just that my well-worn Crocs couldn't get a grip on it. I had never realized it was my footwear, not the ramp.
The Crocs I loved for a long time were the standard models in a sort of Khaki/grey color. Maybe other models or even other colors don't have the same issue, but mine ended up being darn dangerous at the boat ramp if I had to wade in (and I launch alone and usually get in the water a bit).
I still love Crocs for the convenience, utility and great comfort, but I'm now very wary of how they grip on a slimy ramp.
Tight lines,
Bob
lo n slo reply :
On 7/15/2015 at 1:42 AM, J Francho said:Those are pimp flip flops, Darren.
check out my key west rainbows ?
RoLo reply :
For comfort and economy, I can't imagine footwear that will beat 'Crocs'.
I recently bought a pair of Crocs at Rural King for $5.
I wear them around the house, in the yard and on the boat.
However, I don't wear them to funerals and black-tie events 
Roger
BassWhole! reply :
I don't have a specific make/model recommendation for you (and others in the same boat) but will concur with walking or cross training shoes (sneakers) as usually being the most "comfortable" for fishing (essentially standing around for a long period of time) In a previous life I was an athletic footware buyer. As shoes have become more and more specialized, some make for poor choices for certain endevors, in extreme cases they can cause extreme discomfort or even injury. That being said, what works for one person may not for another for various reasons. Also one's age and physical conditioning (or rather lack of) can be a big factor. For those who sandals work for, that's a very good option, but most won't offer much support or cushioning. What should be avoided by most is a shoe that raises the heel above the fore foot, or binds or pinches anywhere. In short (too late) It's a personal decision with quite a bit of preference involved, Oh, and after a year long deployment to Africa, my favorite "fishing shoes" are a well broken in pair of combat boots, or Reef smoothie sandals, so go figure.
Wurming67 reply :
Reef Sandals the fanning model insanely comfortable all.i wear unless I'm at work
fishwizzard reply :
On 7/14/2015 at 11:18 PM, Hanover_Yakker said:Astral Porters - best shoe Ive owned and so comfortable, you can wear them as casual shoes to boot. I've had Keen Newports, Columbia PowerDrains, Salomons, Crocs, Tevas and more. Until I tried the Astral Porter, the Keen Newports were my favorite until they came apart after only one year of use.
I have a pair of their Brewer line and, combined with thin neoprene socks, are the best wading/bank fishing footwear I have found. The shoes have amazingly grippy soles and drain fast to keep your feet light. The socks keep sand and fine grit from bugging me and add a ton of comfort. I also use them both on my kayak, which is a peddle drive, so going barefoot isnt comfortable for long periods. Plus the socks give me a super funny tan lines, by the end of the summer my ankles and feel almost glow white.
The only drawback is that they are not great for more then a mile or three on a trail and maybe half that over rough ground, for those trips I fall back to hiking boots/shoes.
New River Addiction reply :
I've tried shoes,boots,flip flops,you name it, but the only foot wear that doesn't kill my back when standing on my aluminum deck are Crocs! I also wade fish in them during the summer months. Now fishing on the bank in snake infested areas...Boots!
BassThumb reply :
They're incredibly goofy-looking, but there's nothing easier on the feet than a pair of Crocs.
NYWayfarer reply :
On 4/23/2017 at 1:38 AM, desmobob said:
I felt the same way about Crocs for about a year until, one day, I happened to wear my Teva water sandals fishing instead. I found out that the treacherously slippery boat ramp wasn't really that slippery... it was just that my well-worn Crocs couldn't get a grip on it. I had never realized it was my footwear, not the ramp.
The Crocs I loved for a long time were the standard models in a sort of Khaki/grey color. Maybe other models or even other colors don't have the same issue, but mine ended up being darn dangerous at the boat ramp if I had to wade in (and I launch alone and usually get in the water a bit).
I still love Crocs for the convenience, utility and great comfort, but I'm now very wary of how they grip on a slimy ramp.
Tight lines,
Bob
I wear regular Crocs most of the time but if I am dealing with slippery boat ramps I wear the Crocs Swiftwater Fisherman Sandal instead. The bottoms on those are better equipped to deal with that issue.
5fishlimit reply :
I wear Keen Newport H2 sandals in the summer. Like, literally, every day of the summer - fishing, the office, hiking/backpacking, and everywhere else.
Firefish Alumacraft reply :
summer time no shoes unless I have to get off the boat, winter time insulated boots.
desmobob reply :
On 4/24/2017 at 9:23 PM, Finesse Wayfarer said:
I wear regular Crocs most of the time but if I am dealing with slippery boat ramps I wear the Crocs Swiftwater Fisherman Sandal instead. The bottoms on those are better equipped to deal with that issue.
Those look pretty nice. I'll see if they have them in my size.
Tight lines,
Bob
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