Zeko "fishing" Shoes 2024
Brnnoser6983 reply :
So I am thinking about picking up a pair of Zekos. I am looking for something that is forgiving for when I step into the water to launch/trailer my boat. but I can also wear for a little sun protection and not have my feet roasting.
I would like some insight to those who have worn them. Mainly, if I wear a 10.5 I was told to get at least a size 11 incase they shrink, is this also true?
Senko lover reply :
I know that comfort is more important than style, and Scott Martin wears them and all, but you wouldn't catch me dead with a pair of zekos. Don't care for them 
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Big C reply :
Just wear socks and sandals.
gardnerjigman reply :
On 4/27/2015 at 7:54 PM, Senko lover said:I know that comfort is more important than style, and Scott Martin wears them and all, but you wouldn't catch me dead with a pair of zekos. Don't care for them
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I assume you mean you don't care for the looks?
Brnnoser6983 reply :
On 4/27/2015 at 7:54 PM, Senko lover said:I know that comfort is more important than style, and Scott Martin wears them and all, but you wouldn't catch me dead with a pair of zekos. Don't care for them
Fat chance
Brnnoser6983 reply :
Some say order up a size, some others say good for in and out of the water but won't last long.
I find a pair on fishgound, and with a coupon and my credit I am getting them shipped for $60.
KayakKid reply :
I would get a pair of crocs, they are the comfiest. 
Cgrinder reply :
Maybe I'm getting old, but I don't think they look bad.
Felix77 reply :
On 4/27/2015 at 10:54 PM, KayakKid said:I would get a pair of crocs, they are the comfiest.
x2 on Crocks
Senko lover reply :
On 4/27/2015 at 10:09 PM, gardnerjigman said:I assume you mean you don't care for the looks?
When you're my age, those things are important 
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Brnnoser6983 reply :
Well looks like I have a pair coming.. I was jumping between scrrens and hit enter on the wrong screen.... Now I have a pair coming... Whoops.
paleus reply :
I've been looking for something like those. I typically wear Chacos, but my feet will get sunburned when it gets really hot out. Would be great for river wading too to keep the rocks out. I've looked at some other water shoes from Chaco and Merrell, but the Zekos are cheaper. I'm liking these Merrels a lot though: http://www.zappos.com/merrell-waterpro-maipo-drizzle-navy?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1
Choporoz reply :
Looks like anything bigger than 8.5 is $80. I'm going to pass for now. I AM in the market for the perfect kayak shoe, however.
CRANKENSTIEN reply :
On 4/27/2015 at 10:54 PM, KayakKid said:I would get a pair of crocs, they are the comfiest.
X3
Heron reply :
Cant relate......Cant even wrap my head around the idea of separate, special footwear, just for fishing.
lectricbassman reply :
On 4/28/2015 at 5:43 AM, Heron said:Cant relate......Cant even wrap my head around the idea of separate, special footwear, just for fishing.
Lol, me either. Flops or tennis shoes or i dont need to be fising!!
Brnnoser6983 reply :
On 4/28/2015 at 5:00 AM, paleus said:I've been looking for something like those. I typically wear Chacos, but my feet will get sunburned when it gets really hot out. Would be great for river wading too to keep the rocks out. I've looked at some other water shoes from Chaco and Merrell, but the Zekos are cheaper. I'm liking these Merrels a lot though: http://www.zappos.com/merrell-waterpro-maipo-drizzle-navy?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1
On 4/28/2015 at 5:00 AM, Choporoz said:Looks like anything bigger than 8.5 is $80. I'm going to pass for now. I AM in the market for the perfect kayak shoe, however.
Check out fishhound. They are norm $79.99, but they are selling them for $70.00.. Plus you create an account and profil and they give you $5 credit... AND THAN use promo code take5 and save another $5!
Brnnoser6983 reply :
BAM $60 Sekos.
Big C reply :
I don't even wear shoes fishing.
Heron reply :
On 4/28/2015 at 5:43 AM, Heron said:Cant relate......Cant even wrap my head around the idea of separate, special footwear, just for fishing.
Most definitely cant relate to paying $60-$80 for something like this.
1201vilbig reply :
I didn't think so either, but football injuries to both knees has me fighting arthritis way to early. My wife bought me a pair when they were on sale at Bass Pro. I was a Crocs guy before but I really like the Zekos. And if you can stand the bright yellow ones branded by Strike King, you can get a pair at TW for $38 I think.
flyfisher reply :
I wear Keen H2 myself. They have a real sole on them and drain well. They also have a toe bumper so you don't have to worry about them while wading. Small gravel can get inside them at times but they are easy to get out. All in all, they fit my needs well as a kayak guy. Just be sure to spray your feet with some sun protection or you will get some crazy tan lines.
I will say that the majority of time in the summer i am going barefoot once the kayak is on the water.
Brnnoser6983 reply :
They aren't just fishing shoes, but that's how they are marketed. I do plan on wearing during fishing. And after a couple of sessions of burnt tops of my feet I am willing to try something new.
Call it an impulse.. well mistake, but still impulse. I don't regret it.
smalljaw67 reply :
I have a tough time finding my size, it isn't the length but the width, I take a size 14 4E and for fishing it is Payless sandals, yep, Payless!!! Teva, Simms, Keen, and Sperry all have a size 14 but in medium width, to get them I have to pay a lot and order from a specialty store.
Chief 2 reply :
I use a good quality water shoe. I have had a pair of World Wide Sportsman shoes for about 5 years now and they have held up really well. Just bought a new pair this year. Got them at BP for under $60.
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 4/28/2015 at 4:37 AM, Senko lover said:When you're my age, those things are important
This is true... But I also don't wear clothes I'd wear to school while I'm fishing... Just like I wouldn't wear my workout clothes to school. I keep them all separate and am thinking about buying a pair of Zekos myself.
Choporoz reply :
On 4/28/2015 at 5:43 AM, Heron said:Cant relate......Cant even wrap my head around the idea of separate, special footwear, just for fishing.
I suppose I was the same some time ago. But...things change...or maybe I'm just getting older and pickier. Launching and recovering usually means getting my feet wet. Top siders or tennis shoes in the summer were always fine - they dry soon enough and I didn't much care. But in cooler seasons, I tire of my shoes being wet all day long. I've also added kayak fishing to my routine and shoes that drain and dry are even more important. Slipping on mossy ramps, rocks and mats is also something that I either don't manage as well as when I was younger, or at least don't recover as fast....
Brnnoser6983 reply :
On 4/28/2015 at 8:20 PM, jakob1010 said:This is true... But I also don't wear clothes I'd wear to school while I'm fishing... Just like I wouldn't wear my workout clothes to school. I keep them all separate and am thinking about buying a pair of Zekos myself.
It can be said and compared to rods. You don't need a frog, jig rod and so on, but we still do it. Why, because we can. If you have the money and you take our seriously why not.
I wouldn't suggest anyone starting out fishing go buy a Skeeter, and top of the line gear, but as you get into it why not. Pay your bills first, have family time, than make room for fishing or other passions.
Heron reply :
On 4/28/2015 at 8:58 PM, Choporoz said:I suppose I was the same some time ago. But...things change...or maybe I'm just getting older and pickier. Launching and recovering usually means getting my feet wet. Top siders or tennis shoes in the summer were always fine - they dry soon enough and I didn't much care. But in cooler seasons, I tire of my shoes being wet all day long. I've also added kayak fishing to my routine and shoes that drain and dry are even more important. Slipping on mossy ramps, rocks and mats is also something that I either don't manage as well as when I was younger, or at least don't recover as fast....
Well, as I said...cant relate. I either wear, tennis shoes, or sandals, and that suffices just fine. If Im worried about my feet being both wet and cold, then I opt for something water proof. But this is seldom.
Heron reply :
On 4/28/2015 at 10:01 PM, Brnnoser6983 said:It can be said and compared to rods. You don't need a frog, jig rod and so on, but we still do it. Why, because we can. If you have the money and you take our seriously why not.
I wouldn't suggest anyone starting out fishing go buy a Skeeter, and top of the line gear, but as you get into it why not. Pay your bills first, have family time, than make room for fishing or other passions.
Well it is certainly not my place to impose my perspective onto someone else, and tell you how to do things. But I certainly do get a good chuckle out of reading the way that you all rationalize things like this. hehehe
Brnnoser6983 reply :
Not rationalizing anything. I had the money this week, and with opener coming up I wanted a new set of shoes for the boat. I get sick of getting wet feet and wanted to try something new.
Heron reply :
On 4/29/2015 at 1:58 AM, Brnnoser6983 said:Not rationalizing anything. I had the money this week, and with opener coming up I wanted a new set of shoes for the boat. I get sick of getting wet feet and wanted to try something new.
For $60-$80
Hehehe....Okaaay.
kikstand454 reply :
For the kayak, i just went and got a pair of $12 water shoes from academy. I'm not standing on them all day- so support isn't an issue. They protect my feet from the sun and they are tough enough to walk fearlessly on oyster bars. If you've never done that, they will slice right through tennis shoe soles and sides.
The pair i currently have is 2yrs old and still going strong. $12.
For standing all day in the bass boat though, they're no good. You do need a good shoe for that- and I am looking for one as well. Really I need a lightweight, stand all day shoe anyway for playing in my band, so maybe I can multipurpose......
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