Fishing Shoes 2024

Sam reply :

My New Balances have died and I am getting a stabbing pain on the inside of my right knee due to not wearing proper supportive shoes when fishing, according to my family physician.

Anybody out there have any suggestions regarding good, supportive fishing shoes?

Standing 10 hours in a bass boat can take a toll on your feet and knees and the older you get the more aches and pains you feel.

Thanks in advance.

roadwarrior reply :

Black Hawk Warrior Wear, Desert Ops on sale for $99.

http://www.lapolicegear.com/blackhawk-boots.html

If you still need additional support, Dr. Scholls

inserts:

http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/conditions/archpain.jsp

8-)

NateFollmer reply :

Haha Roadwarrior - I use those exact arch inserts (those one on the top). I'm getting old and broken in my young age...

Sam - If you want something more shoe like (and not something you could storm a building with ) check out these:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_52091_500001000_500000000_500001000_500-1-0

They haven't failed me yet... I want a pair of these though:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_72066_500001000_500000000_500001000_500-1-0

How awesome would you look in those!

J Francho reply :

Keen. I have foot issues, and these are the most comfortable footwear I own.

Dan: reply :

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Black Hawk Warrior Wear, Desert Ops on sale for $99.
http://www.lapolicegear.com/blackhawk-boots.html

If you still need additional support, Dr. Scholls

inserts:

http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/conditions/archpain.jsp

8-)

you wear those in the summer?

roadwarrior reply :

They are designed for our troops in Iraq.

The boots are light and breathe. However,

they are not waterproof.

8-)

Dan: reply :

Yeah, no thanks. I'm sure my sneakers are much cooler and lighter.

roadwarrior reply :

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Yeah, no thanks. I'm sure my sneakers are much cooler and lighter.

Probably not...

At any rate, the boots are just an option

the Sam might want to consider.

Red Bear reply :

if the new balances were working fine before then id just get another pair of them. to be honest, new balance are one of the most comfortable tennis shoes i have worn straight out of the box without having to break them in the first week or two...

MSPbass reply :

I second the Keens. The Newport H2 specifically.

Sam reply :

Thanks to all.

I will be visiting the sites and taking everyone's input into consideration.

whittler reply :

If you were comfortable and had good sucess with the New Balance then why change? I hate to order anything online unless I have handled, worn or tried the product prior to ordering.

I still recall my father telling me " do not skimp on shoes or a matress because you will spend a major portion of your life in one or the other".

burleytog reply : http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens/footwear/slides/pid1200737-Men-s-UA-Playmaker-Massage-Slide/1200737-061

roadwarrior reply :

Here's another idea:

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

;D ;D ;D

Stasher1 reply :

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I second the Keens. The Newport H2 specifically.

adclem reply :

I really like these North Face Ultra 105 GTX XCR, they are very comfortable.

Later,

Diablos reply :

Cold weather:

Cool/warm weather:

warm/hot weather:

Gangley reply :

i perfer sperry boat shoes. add doctor schools as needed.

basscrusher reply :

If you're into flip-flops or sandals, try Crocs. Cured my plantar fasciitis within a few weeks after having the symptoms for over a year. I know they seem trendy, but they are for real.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

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Here's another idea:
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

;D ;D ;D

Blegh...

SirSnookalot reply :

Footwear is something I seldom buy on line due to 1 very bad arch, also size will vary with manufacture. I hit on Teva boat shoe that fit me nicely, 1 pair for boats and another for shore walking. For beach it's either Columbia sandals or Crocs.

Dave P reply :

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Yeah, no thanks. I'm sure my sneakers are much cooler and lighter.

And you would be wrong. They are like wearing a pair of tennis shoes.

guitarkid reply :

The two most comfortable pairs of shoes I own are Sperry Billfish, and under armors they have at academy.

-gk

Bassin_0502 reply :

You might want to consider a trip to the podiatrist. I had terrible plantar fasc (spelling someone?) Pain was so bad I had to actually crawl on hands and knees if I had to get up in the middle of the night. Anyway, the doc fitted a custom mold and made inserts for me. I haven't gone a day in the last twenty years without them.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

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You might want to consider a trip to the podiatrist. I had terrible plantar fasc (spelling someone?) Pain was so bad I had to actually crawl on hands and knees if I had to get up in the middle of the night. Anyway, the doc fitted a custom mold and made inserts for me. I haven't gone a day in the last twenty years without them.

Plantar fasciitis

I picked it up a couple of years ago playing soccer. Had to wear this strange immobilizing boot at night for a long time before it got any better. Combine that with a cortisone shot and I was good to go after a while. Still acts up once in a while. Painful stuff.

skunked_again reply :

flip flops

nothing

bass or bass ? reply :

It appears that I am a vanishing breed. I fish barefoot. Can't stand wearing footwear on the boat. I will wear up to 3 pair of socks though if the weather is cold enough to warrant it.

unageo09 reply :

I have a pair of Merrell hiking shoes i guess you would call them and they are really comfortable. They are also Gortex as well. The innersole molds to you foot after you get them good and broke in. I really like them.

mrclean77 reply :

I'm over 400# and love my Crocs - I took a walk w/the wife the other day around the neighborhood, a mile and a half trek (a good ways for me) and my feet were A-OK (why she picked nearly the hottest part of the afternoon to go, I'll never know)

I love sandals/flip-flops/Crocs when around the house, just a trip to the store, etc (or barefeet, really) but the Crocs are not really providing much protection from fire ants (I'm bank-bound) - last two times the little boogers have eat me up, one time pretty bad

For sneakers (teenee shoes), I have totally fallen in love w/New Balance running shoes. I used to always get the cross-trainers in the $40-60 range. I tried a pair of 992s ($100+ running shoes) and never looked back - HUGE difference when I have to be on my feet for a large part of the day. The model # now is 993.

I kept balking at getting some high-dollar running shoes b/c of a pair of Nikes I had forever ago. Nikes are not made wide OR for people my size. NB offers many styles/designs in wider sizes (I wear a 15 EW = Extra Wide = EEEE) & last a long time, IMO. I now know my size & can order online with 100% confidence.

Next time you are at the mall, duck into one of the shoes stores & ask 'em what they have in 15s. If they don't laugh, they will go to the back & in 20 min return w/two giant boxes. One will be a pair of white, hi-top b-ball shoes. The other box is the black pair.

> ;D

Triton21 reply :

I have to third Crocs. I have had both hips replaced and my right leg is 1" shorter than the left. Crocs are the only footwear that don't have me hurting like h3ll after about an hour fishing.

Kelley

skunked_again reply :

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I have to third Crocs. I have had both hips replaced and my right leg is 1" shorter than the left. Crocs are the only footwear that don't have me hurting like h3ll after about an hour fishing.
Kelley

Crocs also give good traction on your fiberglass boat. i used to like them but they made my feet sweat.

jignfule reply :

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I have to third Crocs. I have had both hips replaced and my right leg is 1" shorter than the left. Crocs are the only footwear that don't have me hurting like h3ll after about an hour fishing.I'm glad Crocs work for you guys. They absolutely KILL my feet a couple hours I am dead. So good post I'm also looking for an all day shoe that can keep me happy
Crocs also give good traction on your fiberglass boat. i used to like them but they made my feet sweat.

jignfule reply :

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I have to third Crocs. I have had both hips replaced and my right leg is 1" shorter than the left. Crocs are the only footwear that don't have me hurting like h3ll after about an hour fishing.I'm glad Crocs work for you guys. They absolutely KILL my feet a couple hours I am dead. So good post I'm also looking for an all day shoe that can keep me happy
Crocs also give good traction on your fiberglass boat. i used to like them but they made my feet sweat.

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Smiths.R reply :

My wife is a nurse, and is standing all day. She, and an unbelievable amount of health care professionals, wear a shoe by a company called Dansko. Not fishing shoes at all, but amazingly comfortable. They're clogs, and Doctors/Nurses swear by them.

TBendBassin reply :

under armour

Dan: reply :

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Yeah, no thanks. I'm sure my sneakers are much cooler and lighter.

Probably not...

At any rate, the boots are just an option

the Sam might want to consider.

Someone needs to get a pair and weigh them. I am calling BS on them weighing less than my New Balance 574s. There's just way too much additional rubber and material. Even if they are light, why would you want to wear something that covers that much of ankle? I don't know about you guys but when it's hot I try to go for as little covering me as possible.

roadwarrior reply :

Wear what you like. The question posed in this

thread is asking for a shoe that offers "support".

Generally, sandals don't fit the bill. For some, and

perhaps Sam is one, ankle support is important.

I like the protection a boot offers, too.

BlackHawk Warrior Wear Desert Ops Boots are the fastest, lightest, most comfortable desert combat boot available. Now also available in lighter Desert Tan Color to comply with U.S. Army regulations. All 2007 models feature an upgraded Vibram oil resistant TC4+ compound outsole.

# FeaturesVibram® Multisport oil resistant TC4+ compound outsole has large, open lugs for traversing debris and provides excellent traction on irregular surfaces

# Long-wearing, water-friendly PU midsole

# Steel shank for unsurpassed support especially when under the load of a full pack.

# Ortholite® Custom Molded Footbed

# Washable, Anti-Microbial

# Unique open cell structure enables air to travel through and around the insole creating a cooler environment inside the shoe. OrthoLite® foams offer up to 95-100% breathability for maximum ventilation in and around the foot.

# Dri-Lex® inner lining wicks away moisture and dries quickly for maximum comfort

# Cordura® and high-abrasion suede upper for rugged durability. Cordura® panels breathe for comfort and help to reduce weight.

# 2 ankle support webbing enhances stability.

# Durable sole reinforcements provide unsurpassed abrasion and scuff resistance, especially when in a prone position or kicking objects

# Fully gusseted tongue prevents debris from entering boot.

# Smooth pulling tunnel eyelets for an even draw when tightening laces

Battlefield review of this boot taken from Blackhawk's website:

"Greetings,

My name is Spc Christopher Nealis. I am a paratrooper with the 2/508 PIR deployed to Afghanistan in support of OEF. I have 14 people in my heavy weapons platoon (4th plt Delta 2/508). I have held all positions in the platoon including dismounted rifleman, gunner, and driver. I have been wearing the Blackhawk Desert Boots for the entire 8 months of my deployment. Through the snow, climbing mountains, walking 16k at night, and standing in the gun for over 12 hours. I tried the issued boots, Oakley SI boots, and the Converse boots. Nothing has worked as well as the Blackhawk's. On September 15th we were responding to a QRF when we were ambushed by an overwhelming enemy force. I was in the gun and upon contact my vehicle (covering trail) was struck by an EFP/IED. I took shrapnel in the rear of both my legs. My driver was knocked unconscious and my TC was wounded in the right arm. I stayed in the gun returning fire until we were able to clear out of the kill zone. Upon reconsolidating I was removed from the gun and placed in the TC position of another truck. We made link up with the platoon we were originally going out for and received fire for the next hour until we were back at the firebase and the LZ for medivac. Getting to the hospital my trousers were cut as were my boots. I am recovering with physical therapy and appointments and should return to my unit within a month or two. I got to see my boots before they were burned and noticed some shrapnel in the rear sole of the right foot. I do not have any shrapnel in my foot. I credit that to you guys. So that is what I am trying to say. Blackhawk saved my sole. I appreciate everything and will be placing an order for more boots as soon as I can. Once again thanks for making such quality stuff. I will be a Blackhawk man for the rest of my career.

Regards

Spc. Christopher N"

8-)

Dan: reply :

Yes, I saw that website when I was searching for a weight. Still no number.

BlaineFred reply :

Interesting topic that I have not seen covered in the website where I hang out.

On shoes, it depends on whether it's summer or winter. In cold times, I will wear Army boots that I was issued while serving as a civilian in Iraq.

Summer, I wear a pair of loose-fitting mocs. No support there, but the objective is to stay cool and comfy. I fish back-of-the boat, and sit down frequently so i don't stand for the eight hours.

I tried New Balance athletic cross trainers. While they provide excellent support, I just found them to be too tight.

In summer, I have also worn a pair of old Asics that I laced very loosely. But I went back to the mocs.

Furthermore, I will wear loose socks so they are comfortable and don't impede circulation any.

I guess should also add that in summer, I also were loose underwear. Again it's comfort and circulation. I don't like tightness in shoes and clothing.

I hope all this helps.

ctm reply :

Keen sandals

Redlinerobert reply :

Keen H2 in the summer. Prepare for tiger stripes on your feet if you dont take them off...

In the Fall and spring, I really dig my North Face hikers, as well as Sperry Billfish shoes.

Dockhead reply :

I have had some heel pain issues, and although I have some high quality Mizuno running shoes, I am most comfortable (i.e., in the least amount of pain) when I wear Teva flip flops while fishing.

My second choice is barefoot.

florida strain reply :

i like sperrys

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