Fishing Footwear -- What Do You Wear? 2024

Chris at Tech reply :

Hey all,

After a full day standing to fish on my boat, my feet are usually killing me so I'm looking for some footwear options. I'm usually wearing flip flops or Nikes, but they're not doing the trick. I'm hoping like crazy to avoid crocs (they just ridiculous to me ), so please give me some other options

Thanks!

guitarkid reply :

vans

-gk

Hooligan reply :

I've found Keen to be the best of anything I've worn. With five ruptured discs, three ACL repairs on the left and two on the right, good footwear are as important to me as anything. I've had great luck with my Keens.

Slipknot6 reply :

Asics gel nimbus, all day, every day.

noway reply :

Teva Omnium.

00 mod reply :

From my boat(or someone else's), I fish barefoot. I wear Sperry flip flops to and from boat. From shore it is either nike tennis shoes, or boots for high grass.

Jeff

fishingkidPA reply :

asics or nikes, sometime flip flops.

ww2farmer reply :

I am so used to wearing boots, that when I fish if I wear sneakers, sandles, or crocs my feet and back hurt after a few hours. So for me I wear my wolverine work boots more than anything else.

bass or bass ? reply :

Barefoot, socks when the carpet is too hot during the summer. It was 115 degrees here today!!!

TerryR reply :

Sketchers. Most comfortable shoes I ever owned.

A-Jay reply :

I wear Keens and are happy with them, except when the biting flies are chewing my feet (through the spaces in them).

I would say try Croc's before you count them out. I used to think they were THE most ridiculous thing I'd ever seen until I tried them.

They are quite comfortable and very functional in a wet environment.

A-Jay

slonezp reply :

Barefoot

Locked reply :

I wear gym shoes. When I get sick of standing, I'll sit down and fish a worm, jig, or senko slowly.

Fishing4SquidDuck reply :

vibram 5 fingers best shoes ever mad so comfy

OHIO reply :

Just flip flops usually. I have heard that they can be bad if you wear them too much, but no problems so far.

Bluebasser86 reply :

I have a pair of Keens that I like pretty well and keep my back from hurting. I also have a pair of regular crocs and a pair of their flip flops. The flip flops don't look goofy like the regular crocs but they are just as comfortable and you don't end up with the polka dot tan spots on top of your feet! I used to fish barefoot until I saw the clip of Bill Dance stepping on a Fat Free Shad in his socks, I have no desire to get a hook in the bottom of my foot! Plus the aluminum boat with no carpet gets a little warm during the summer time! Do I smell bacon? (little cop humor for you)

Hiram reply :

A good pair of work boots with smooth non-slip soles, arch support and some gel inserts. Keep them treated with some water repelant and your good for any condition

And remember that a man need a good pair of boots and a good bed, because your in one or the other 85% of the time

Chris at Tech reply :

For those of you wearing crocs, keens, etc -- are you wearing them with or without socks? I've seen some reviews somewhere (I can't seem to find them now) indicating that some of these are not meant to be worn without socks.

Owasco reply :

Flip Flops in the summer.

When it is colder out I'll where either ordinary sneekers (I like Addidas Stan Smith) Or if it is really cold out, I'll where my Wolverine work boots.

clayton86 reply :

I usually wear my work boots which are my old original issue bates combat boots. If not them then my saucany sneakers. I gave up flip flops and fishing years ago when I sliped on some rocks because the flip flops broke and I ran down the steep bank of large pointy rocks barefoot to keep from faceplanting or breaking my arse.

riverat reply :

I've been wearing the Keen's Newport H2 sandals for the past 5 years and would recommend them for summer time wear.

RoLo reply :

Since my saltwater days where there's lots of fish-slime and slippery fiberglass decks,

I developed the habit of wearing "deck shoes".

Currently I wear Rockport ProWalkers and I'm not sure if deck shoes have anything to do with it,

but the next time I get sore or tired feet will be my first time .

Roger

kms399 reply :

flip flops cause I almost always have to get in the water to launch my boat or pick up

I.rar reply :

Shell toe Adidas or reef sandles if I decide to get my feet wet.

BASSclary reply :

Try Reef flip-flops. They really are rediculously comfortable. Cheap flip-flops just dont cut it.

Get the Fanning or Vision model if you go with reefs. Although they're generally expensive, but if you get them at a nordstrom rack you can get them for a lot less.

Otherwise I go au natural, barefoot.

A-Jay reply :

On 6/28/2011 at 12:30 AM, Chris at Tech said:

For those of you wearing crocs, keens, etc -- are you wearing them with or without socks? I've seen some reviews somewhere (I can't seem to find them now) indicating that some of these are not meant to be worn without socks.

I'm bare foot in both.

Besides, I'm not old enough yet to wear sock with sandals.

A-Jay

dave reply :

Crocs. Go to a Crocs store. Much more attractive models than the ones in most stores.

shootermcbob reply :

Asolo hiking boots in spring/fall, teva omniums in summer. The Teva's are very comfortable, but sadly the pair I have are not built to last. they are falling apart after only two summers. The Asolo's are heavy, but are still going strong after 5-6 years of heavy use.

lou304 reply :

I have been wearing Crocs lately and they are awesome. Comfortable and good traction. i would recommend not getting black ones though, they get pretty hot. Also one thing i just found out is that if one of the rivets on the side of your Crocs breaks you can e-mail them and they will send you new ones.

SirSnookalot reply :

Teva Helm 2 boat shoes,now discontinued looking for another brand to match my mistake arch may try a Bass pro with memory foam. Columbia sandals and crocs too.

Dock Master reply :

I have the same problem you have got. After about 2 or 3 hours my feet are killing and my ankles are pretty swollen. Most of the swelling and pain are because I am so flat footed. To combat that I got some Under Armour Training shoes and I put in some Dr. Scholls which have helped a little bit but I'm still looking for something better and something that has a lot of arch support.

Red reply :

I have been wearing Sperry flops this year. Love them! Much better than my old ones. In the colder months I wear Nikes or NB.

Vinny Chase reply :

Crocs

Sam reply :

Bill Dance fishing shoes.

Very comfotable and you don't realize you have them on.

No problems with either my heel or knee when I wear them fishing for over ten hours in tournaments.

http://www.basspro.com/Bill-Dance-Pro-Fishing-Shoes-for-Men-by-Rugged-Shark/product/72066/-1201734

Good luck.

Fat-G reply :

For winter, cold water fishing: Realtree thermal shirt, flannel shirt, Carhartt jacket (which is THE best article of clothing I have ever owned), Levi's, wool socks, and Wolverine boots.

Warm water: Depends. Sometimes I will wear a Colombia fishing shirt, which are awesome, light shorts and Merrel hiking boots, and sometimes just a tee and basketball shorts.

ROCbass reply :

Vibram Fivefingers KSO.

NBR reply :

I have a pair of (If I remember correctly) Sheboyghan Boot (out of business) fishing boots. They have about 6" leather uppers and rubber bottoms mush like L. L. Bean boots but they have deck soles for better traction. Now that it's warmer I wear Mally World knock off crocks.

VolFan reply :

I want to second the Five Fingers KSO; they take a week or two to get used to, but now I wear mine pretty much everywhere. Great shoes, funny looking, but super comfortable after your feet grow accustomed.

bowfish12 reply :

Crocs.

Aluma-Bass reply :

Crocs...may look stupid lol but comfortable and can walk in water with them and dry fast,slip on/off with ease and are light weight!

Aluma-Bass reply :

I got pair of five fingers...also nice shoe! Look like gorilla feet!

Punkinseedfyretailz reply :

nice comfy gel flip flops

R520dvx reply :

Try Zeko's .... they are a cross between deck shoes and water shoes. Good grip, they drain and dry very quikly, and are extremely light .....

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