Call it crazy but whats the best Shoe/Sandle? 2024

Okeechobee_Cracker reply :

Im curius to see what you would say is your favorite to shoe/sandle to wear when fishing off your boat.......and does it help you with your hook set?.........im just looking for any little advantage I can get on the water

Corey Pletcher

guest reply :

I have indoor/outdoor carpet glued to the bottom of my canoe and usually fish barefoot.

Gatorbassman reply :

I'm a barefoot man too. Socks in the winter.

ScroGG ToGG reply :

Barefoot for me as well, if possible.

wvubassfan reply :

I like a light weight shoe.

I generally have New Balence on.

If I am going to be standing all day I want my legs to stay comfortable.

Fishin49er reply :

I have some Crocs and I love them to fish in. Comfortable and very light.

fourbizz reply :

Skate shoes in my boat, waterproof boots in my buddies boat that is in an eternal state of sinking!

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

I use either North Face Gore-tex sneakers , Teva flip flops or sperry topsiders aqua shoes. Not sure of the model.

But the question is Sandals so my closest would be the flip flop. It's only to protect bottom of feet. As close to being barefoot as possible but still being able to walk on stuff.

Valascus reply :

I'd be concerned that if I were fishing barefoot outta the boat that either myself or someone else in the boat with me would accidentally leave out a lure or a hook and it would end up in my foot. I usually wear an old pair of tennis shoes or a pair of crocs I have.

On a side note, how funny would it be to hear Zona on Bassmasters comment on one of the pros shoes and then upon that pro catching a fish Zona would say..."Is it the shoes?!?" Well...I thought it was funny.

bass109 reply :

nike's help for those hooksets.

CJ reply :

I like my New Balance.I tend to move around alot on a boat.

cajun reply :

Whaaat, Crocs--Flip flops---You might as well just go ahead and wear a skirt also for those great hook sets ;D ;D

senile1 reply :

During the warmer months I wear sandals while launching my boat. Once on the water, I take them off and go barefoot. In the colder months I wear New Balance sneakers. I hate shoes and I really won't vouch for any brand. I have a problem with the toes in my left foot. After an hour or two, they go numb and hurt when I wear shoes, due to the way shoes squeeze the top of the foot. It's like hitting your funny bone and having the burning pain in your toes. If I wear shoes that are too big this doesn't happen, but then there are other problems.

roadwarrior reply :

Speery Top-Siders

http://www.sperrytopsider.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=893&sMainCat=143&sizewidth=1213,1383&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=

When it's cold, Timberline Boots or Sorel Insulated Waterproof Boots.

http://www.sorel.com/

guest reply :

I usually T rig a New Balance walker 502 I dont use any weight and I use a do nothing presentation. It usually is not neccessary to add any scent

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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Whaaat, Crocs--Flip flops---You might as well just go ahead and wear a skirt also for those great hook sets ;D ;D

Well, I know I had no problems with hooksets in my videos with my flip flops,.....KU had no problem with hooksets in his videos wearing his crocs,....we still havn't seen yours tho!!????!!

I kid

senko_77 reply :

I've worked in footwear the last 3 months, so I've gotten pretty knowledgable about shoes and boots. Crocs are great, but if they dont fit you perfectly, they can slip off when the bottom of your feet get sweaty. The best fishing shoe is the New Balance 965. Its waterproof, breathable, and comfortable with good arch support. New balance also comes in regular to 4x widths so its real versatile. The Absolute best fishing boot and my favorite, is the Sperry Barracuda boot. It is waterproof, light as a feather, it has mesh lining so it keeps your foot cool, and its great for people who have flat feet like me, but has good arch support. The Barracuda boot retails for $99.95, and is worth every penny. If your looking for sandals, keens are another great choice. North face also makes a great shoe with goretex that retail for $140 and under. North face and merrell are the two most popular brands as far as low cut tennis shoes.

PeterF reply :

Comfortable from day one.

nboucher reply :

Been using Tevas or Morrells for many years. Always on sale.

Here's an example:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/351,74798_Teva-Dorado-Sandals-For-Men.html

flyphisher # reply :

Chaco Chong Flipflops in the boat and Chaco sandels with the toe loop for wading, cant be beat. One pair is 7 or 8 years old now and still going strong. I wear the chongs everyday. If the soles or straps wear out, send them back for a quick, inexpensive repair. Google them, best sandels made.

I also wear Nike air max when fishing from my own or buddies' bassboats back nor feet hurt as bad.

squid reply :

I JUST WEAR OLD COMFY TENNIS SHOES FOR THE COLDER DAYS...AND MY COMFY WATER SHOES FOR THE HOT SUMMER DAYS.

Redlinerobert reply :

PeterF,

I bought the same shoes, can't wait to break them in. And yes, they are very comfortable.

MALTESE FALCON reply :

I wear Sperry's. Very light and comfortable. West Marine always has them on sale.

Falcon

.ghoti. reply :

Hearing about anybody fishing barefoot makes me cringe. I wear the oldest pair of Nike's or Reebok's, etc, that I have. When they get too nasty and/or uncomfortable, I demote another pair to fishing shoe status.

Cheers,

Nick B reply :

Personally I wear Nikes during the colder periods and Aqua Socks during the summer. I have a dark color carpet so it gets hot, plus the lakes I fish can be rocky so I if I feel the need to get off the boat I do have to worry about stepping on something sharp

Triton21 reply :

Crocs!!!!!!!!!

frogtog reply :

Croc's hands down. I bought a pair last year and I was amazed how they relived the pressure on my back after a day of fishing. Also when you fall out of the boat they will come off and float to the top. They come in a lot of colors

like red,white,pink,green and black. I started to buy the green ones put I figured I would catch it bad at my touraments so I staded with the Pink. 8-)

stansdwarf8 reply :

What are shoes? In Florida we usually don't need any. If it's cold we just stay home.

Rob G. reply :

Tevo sandals when it is warm, expecially if it is raining. For really long days on the water I use an athletic shoe, New Balance most generally, with a good insole.

Rattlinrogue reply :

Adidas Sambas-They feel like you're wearing socks.Very comfortable and stable when setting the hook.

LrgMouthCatcha reply :

I could never fish without shoes... too many hooks aboard my boat and my carpet/boat are too hot on the bottom of my feet in the summer.

I go with the sperrys in the summer and waterproof/insulated boots in the winter

dave reply :

Have any of you seen the Bill Dance blooper video where he gets the crankbait hook stuck in his foot? Shoes, always shoes.

KU_Bassmaster. reply :

Used to be barefoot. One hook in the foot and that was it for me.

Now I have something on my feet at all times.

Colder days: I have a pair of Merrel Gore-tex tennis shoes that I absolutely love.

For warmer months: I have the pair of Crocs that LBH hinted at (he must really like them. He brings them up from time to time ;D). Problem with those is that they were black and hot. I am going a pair of white or light gray ones this year. Then I also wear flip flops

Bluecraw reply :

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I've worked in footwear the last 3 months, so I've gotten pretty knowledgable about shoes and boots. Crocs are great, but if they dont fit you perfectly, they can slip off when the bottom of your feet get sweaty. The best fishing shoe is the New Balance 965. Its waterproof, breathable, and comfortable with good arch support.

I bought a pair of the New Balance 965 and took them back the next day. The leather on the top corners of the tongue was digging in to my foot. The shoes were just very uncomforatable for me. :-/ I'm gonna try the Irish Setter Pro Angler shoes...anyone have those. I here they're great.

logger reply :

Keen makes great shoes and sandals, they run about 70-100 bucks a pair but worth the money. I have a pair of each and love them

hi_steel_basser reply :

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Comfortable from day one.

What kind are they? I really need a super-comfy set of fishin' shoes. The way my jonboat is set up, I stand on my right foot and run the trolling motor with my left foot. I have a plywood deck, so I'm standing on the storage door. There have been days that I had to stop fishing for a minute just to regain feeling in my right foot.

jayhawkfishin reply :

Another vote on the keen.

A good thing about them is they have a hard toe so if you ever wade in the water you don't have to worry about getting your toes caught between two rocks. Which hurts, a lot.

Catt reply :

LBH I would have never guessed; you a John Kerry man! :-[

New Balance 342s, Aqua Socks, or Bare footing (I'm smart enough look before I leap)

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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Comfortable from day one.

What kind are they? .

Those are Sperry topsiders. The basic topsider doesn't look like much more than a rawhide shoe but once you break them in to your feet, they are like mates for life! The soles have always been known for superior grip amongst the sailing community.

Somthing about the rawhide getting wet on your foot and then drying. When this happens repeatedly, they just mold right to your foot. When you take them off wet and let them dry, putting them back on is like pushing your foot into a sandpaper shoe but after about 2 minutes, the heat and moisture snap it right back to the old friend you know,lol. They can last for years.

Anyone who grew up on the coast in New England has a pair or 2 of good 'ol topsiders!!

The ones shown are a deluxe version and very comfotable right out of the box.

roadwarrior reply :

Sperry Topsiders are "The Bomb." Always have been.

These are THE BOAT SHOES that have withstood the test of time. Buy one pair and you will have a shoe that for the next five or ten years will actually GROW on you. There is NOTHING comparable for moderate weather footwear.

hi_steel_basser reply :

Thanx, LBH, going to find them online right now. Just ordered a $70 sandle. Hope they are worth it.

Lightninrod reply :

I'm with LBH and RW on this:

I'm on my fourth pair of that model Sperry You asked for "the best"

When I'm in my little Basshunter, I fish barefoot. After all, I'm from Florida! Getting the boat in the water and when I walk the bank, those Sperrys are on my feet--no socks either. I also use them for my "walking" shoes. I walk a couple of miles each day.

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