Shoes For Fishing? 2025
aquaholic reply :
I do a lot of shore fishing, like to step out into the water, and climb up on rocks. Not to mention I hate wearing socks in the summer. Anyone know of any shoes that they would reccomend? I normally wear sandals but recently i almost bit the dust stepping around rocks. All help is appreciated!
metalhack reply :
Sorry I don't have a link or a specific name but Keen Water Shoes work very well for me. I fish a no boat lake frequently and the edges are anything from rock cliffs to sandy and these work well.
zwhiten12 reply :
I just bought a pair of the rugged crocs, they have the adjustable strap over the standard one, they are very comfortable as get the job done in my opinion!
aquaholic reply :
On 6/30/2013 at 8:53 AM, zwhiten12 said:I just bought a pair of the rugged crocs, they have the adjustable strap over the standard one, they are very comfortable as get the job done in my opinion!
Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.
Shane J reply :
Check out Zeko Shoes! I got a pair for fishing at the Classic, and now I'm wanting another pair for just walking around day to day.
zwhiten12 reply :
On 6/30/2013 at 8:59 AM, aquaholic said:Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.
I'm all about comfort, plus, I have the camo ones so it makes it a little bit better!!!
nycgrip reply :
goto amazon and type in water shoes, you will find a tremendous variety to choose from.
gripnrip reply :
I think Fila has a skeletoe that is for water use. I haven't check into them. I have regular crocs and canvas crocs that I use. I don't do any wading. Oh and I don't give a rats who makes fun of me.
Thatbasstardbrent reply :
On 6/30/2013 at 8:59 AM, aquaholic said:Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.
Same, it just doesnt feel right for some reason. I tease so many people about wearing them yet i dont know why there rap is so bad.
fl_bass reply :
I like Teva river shoes. Good grip and can get wet.
ghost reply :
Vibram FiveFingers
Teal reply :
Pull on work boots, old tennis shoes, or flips flops. Havent really invested in footwear specifically for fishing.
Curved reply :
I use cheapo aqua socks when I'm wading.
Mr_Scrogg reply :
I got some Columbia Drainmakers from my yak fishing days. Also New Balance water shoes (comes in wide width)
Jrob78 reply :
I have the Columbia Drainmakers also, I am happy with them. The Zeko shoes are the other ones I would consider.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I have some Keens I wear if I'm really going to be doing some climbing over big rocks or laydowns, otherwise I usually wear crocs. They're ugly but they're comfortable, dry fast, cheap, and they keep my feet from getting sunburned.
SirSnookalot reply :
I have several types of shoes I fish in, depends what I'm doing. Crocs can get too hot and fill up with sand if on the beach, I wear sandals. I do like the crocs when it's raining. For boat use, our boats are not carpeted, a name brand boat shoe with good grip as the deck is always wet and we move around when fish on the line. Shore use I wear closed toe sandal with hiking type sole.
aquaholic reply :
for those of you using the columbia i saw some mention of them sucking up gravel when stepping in the water. Do you find this to be true?
0119 reply :
The Zeko's look promising but seem to only come in Skeet Reese style colors. I used to use the Keen's but after the 1000th red ant bite and a close call with a moccasin I now only wear ratty old work boots when fishing on the shore. The Keen's have a long lasting sole that makes them a good boat shoe. My foot Doc told me Crocs and flip flops make him a lot of money, so I stay away from them.
Sam Fisher reply :
I think you should try crocks and zooboo pants!
Dave P reply :
On 6/30/2013 at 8:59 AM, aquaholic said:Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.
I wear them and the only thing that's been said to me was "where did you get those?" and I fish with a pretty tough bunch. As far as comfort, I haven't worn anything better.
s freud reply :
I have a pair of nylon timber lands that are as comfy as slippers.
flyfisher reply :
Keen H2's for me when wading. They do a good job. If you are looking for the best of both worlds then do a search and see if you can find the older keens that they made for simms with the felt sole. Those things are awesome for wading.
tomustang reply :
No shoe is going to help that, what you need is a walking/hiking stick to aid your travel into the water.
VolFan reply :
I have Salomon water shoes and also the vibram Five Finger Bikilas. I love both. The Five Fingers pick up less sand/gravel than the Salomons, but it's not really a problem with either. I like the Salomons better if it's a long walk over rocky terrain.
RyneB reply :
I have Zekos and loved them' but then I made the mistake of washing them. They smell absolutely horrible now. I still where them, but I cant wear them in the truck on the way to the lake. I have to wait until im outside to put them on. But a perfect fishing shoe.
fishking247 reply :
crocs
aquaholic reply :
On 7/1/2013 at 1:14 AM, tomustang said:No shoe is going to help that, what you need is a walking/hiking stick to aid your travel into the water.
as i was stepping backward my flip flop went into an underwater exposed tree root and luckily i was able to come out of it or i would of looked like an idiot falling into the water. I dont think a cane would of helped. I just need something that secures to my foot and is meant for being in the water.
metalhack reply :
Crocs are slippery as snot when wet. If your in and out of the water and climbing youll fall right out of them. Thats why I prefer a decent water shoe like the Keen's. Worth the money IMO.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 7/1/2013 at 6:28 AM, RyneB said:I have Zekos and loved them' but then I made the mistake of washing them. They smell absolutely horrible now. I still where them, but I cant wear them in the truck on the way to the lake. I have to wait until im outside to put them on. But a perfect fishing shoe.
When my shoes get a bit odorous from being wet, Fabreeze helps.
martintheduck reply :
Try some PUMA Tekkies light. I have a pair and they do me just fine. Have holes in the sole to drain water. Made of some under-armorey material so they dry out quick.
Bankbeater reply :
If I am going somewhere and I know I will be in the water I usually wear 16" high rubber boots.
aquaholic reply :
I was out at an amish store of all places and they had some camo crocs. I picked them up, didnt try them on though because i wasnt wearing socks. Anyways i got home and these thing are huge on my feet. Not to mention it looks like they had gotten some of the camo scraped off and was touched up with paint. Are these thing suppose to fit so loose? Im not sure whether i should just deal with it or return them. The store is a 45 min drive away so its not very convienant.
Jrob78 reply :
On 6/30/2013 at 10:38 PM, aquaholic said:for those of you using the columbia i saw some mention of them sucking up gravel when stepping in the water. Do you find this to be true?
I've never had an issue with them sucking up gravel but I have had them suck up some sand. My kayak was covered in sand too though so I don't know if the problem was the shoes or the sand.
Dave P reply :
On 7/5/2013 at 12:03 PM, aquaholic said:I was out at an amish store of all places and they had some camo crocs. I picked them up, didnt try them on though because i wasnt wearing socks. Anyways i got home and these thing are huge on my feet. Not to mention it looks like they had gotten some of the camo scraped off and was touched up with paint. Are these thing suppose to fit so loose? Im not sure whether i should just deal with it or return them. The store is a 45 min drive away so its not very convienant.
They fit pretty big, yes. You won't notice it by the end of the day.
aquaholic reply :
On 7/5/2013 at 6:18 PM, Dave P said:They fit pretty big, yes. You won't notice it by the end of the day.
IM just worried they wont be very stable walking around on under water rocks, have you noticed the fit to be a safety issue?
Dave P reply :
On 7/6/2013 at 12:54 AM, aquaholic said:IM just worried they wont be very stable walking around on under water rocks, have you noticed the fit to be a safety issue?
I have not. The ones I have actually lace like shoes and are not slip ons. If you are walking on a lot of underwater rocks, ESPECIALLY if they are algae covered, I would suggest you look for a closeout pair of wading boots or shoes with felt soles. Studded if you can find them. They will grip the slick rocks like nothing else. They can be had very cheaply since they are being phased out. That is what I use late in the summer when the concrete on the ramps gets snotty and slick if I need to get wet to trailer the boat up.
moguy1973 reply :
For kayaking, I used to wear a pair of $5 Walmart neoprene water shoes, but they only lasted about half a season before the sole started separating from the upper, and they really weren't so good on keeping out the sand and gravel. Just recently I bought a pair of Teva Churns and I really like them other than the fact I should have bought a half size up. Seems they run a little small. Still, they do a pretty good job on keeping the pea gravel out, sand not so much but I just have to shake my foot in the water and the sand clears out pretty easily. Really comfy while walking around too and they dry pretty quickly in the sun once they are wet.
I would have had a pair of Zekos as I went to a boat/fishing show last year and they had then 75% off, but they don't sell half sizes and I needed a 9 1/2. 9's were too small, and 10's were too big.
metalhack reply :
On 7/6/2013 at 12:54 AM, aquaholic said:IM just worried they wont be very stable walking around on under water rocks, have you noticed the fit to be a safety issue?
Yes they are..when they are wet they are very slippery. My foot slides right out. Great for kayaking though.
Darren. reply :
Crocs, but I recently picked up Shimano Evair fishing "shoes". They're very similar to Crocs, but have a more durable bottom.
http://shimano.fishing-store.us/shimano-evair-marine-fishing-shoes.html
But I love using my Adidas Adipure trainers - they're similar to Five Fingers shoes. Basically barefoot style with a super stable bottom which makes standing in my Ultimate 12 very comfy. Mine are an older version of these:
http://www.adidas.com/us/product/mens-training-adipure-trainer-11-shoes/CF623?cid=Q22568&breadcrumb=svZu2Z1z13y9nZ1z13071
aquaholic reply :
I think ill return the crocs, and go with something else.
I really love the looks of these and they look like they could handle a bit of walking, I do a lot of walking when i bank fish so i need something that wont kill me feet.
http://www.amazon.com/Adidas-Hydroterra-Shandal-Water-Shoes/dp/B008B18WW8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1373128469&sr=8-4&keywords=adidas+water+shoes
http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Drainmaker-Water-Metallic-Silver/dp/B003XPGR24/ref=sr_1_4?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1373128575&sr=1-4&keywords=columbia+water+shoes
0119 reply :
Those do look sharp. Remember Adidas and Nike run narrower than other brands
Paul Peixoto reply :
Just bought the fila skela toes and love them. They have a mesh upper and feel like you are wearing nothing on your feet
BrianSnat reply :
On 6/30/2013 at 8:59 AM, aquaholic said:Ive really been considering those. The issue is i may have made fun of a lot of people i know wearing them, so id have to eat a lot of crow. Not to mention my grandmother has a pair and everytime i see them i think they look like garden shoes. They really do seem to fit what i need to a t though.
I'm in the same boat. I hated the way Crocs looked, made fun of my wife when she wore them. But after examining them I decided they were the ideal fishing shoe for the boat. They'd be comfortable and dry out almost immediately after I got in the water to launch the boat. I got the camo colors so at least there is a bit more of an outdoorseyness to them.
So in the boat it's always Crocs. For shore fishing if I'm going to be wading, I have felt bottom wading shoes and waders. If I'm staying on dry land I prefer to wear gore tex lined trail runners or gore tex light hiking boots. They grip well on rocks, provide good protection and keep my feet dry if I step in a puddle or walk through dewy grass.
BassinLou reply :
I really like crocs. They are comfortable, you can get them wet and dirty, and clean them up very quickly. The downside to them, however that occurs to me is that their soles do not retain their ruggedness for too long. The soles wear flat very quickly making you susceptible to slips.
Felix77 reply :
Another vote for crocks.
aquaholic reply :
i ended up keeping the crocs, i still may order actual shoes but for now i guess these will do. Although i will admit the squeek when you get them wet which is annoying walking from spots. Also they arent exactly the best for walking over anything with algae. I attempted to walk on a submerged tree and ended up waist deep in water.
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