What is your go-to boating shoe

[meegwell]

Except bare feet…

whether you remove them on the boat or not. Do you like them because they handle getting wet well? Good grip? Support when jockeying around doing boat things? What are your reasons?

 

[YoDaddy292]

In the summer I wear Denali sandals. They have almost a boot tread and if I don’t tighten the draw string they slip on and off easy and are comfortable enough for decent length walk.

 

[Coult45]

Sandals for the 1/4 mile walk to the dock. If it’s warm and we’re just cruising, I’m probably barefoot. If it’s cold, or we’re fishing, I’ll put on my Huks. Kids got them for me for Christmas. Way more comfortable than i expected, with or without socks. Good grip, good support, good protection.

 

[kbell413]

Barefoot, Reef sandals or Sperry 7 seas shoes.

 

[I_squared_r]

https://havaianas.com/us/en/product/brazil-logo-flip-flops/NA4110850-1069.html

This is my go-to shoe for everything once the temperatures go above 70F lol. They're like $5 in brazil so I always bring home a lot. In USA it's better to order direct because there's a lot of Chinese knock offs.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Sandals for the 1/4 mile walk to the dock. If it’s warm and we’re just cruising, I’m probably barefoot. If it’s cold, or we’re fishing, I’ll put on my Huks. Kids got them for me for Christmas. Way more comfortable than i expected, with or without socks. Good grip, good support, good protection.


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These look like some good deck shoes… do they make your feet sweat?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I bought some cheapo self bailing shoes at fleet farm that are mesh on top with a draw string closure.

A decent shoe that does provide good grip on the deck and keep your feet pretty dry after submersion. The only draw back is the darn biting flies can get through the mesh.

 

[kgower]

Timely post, been looking at water shoes this week. I like my Reefs, but they're not the best at the dock or when tying up at the sand bar. considering something like these:
Amazon.com | SIMARI Water Shoes Mens Womens Sports Quick Dry Barefoot Diving Swim Surf Aqua Walking Beach Yoga | Water Shoes

 

[Bluewater272]

Usually Olukai flip flops, or Sperry 7 seas.

 

[84rzv500r]

usually my birthday shoes or Reef Leather fanning sandals... I keep an old pair on the boat(s)...

 

[adrianp89]

Sperry sandals for personal usage. Columbia water shoes for professional usage. The Columbia has phenomenal grip and are a sneaker so great protection for shells/barnicales/glass/etc.

Similar to this:

Men's PFG Tamiami™ Shoe

www.columbia.com

 

[RNYCLV]

OluKai Ulele, I leave on the boat. Love them, super comfortable. Or the OluKai Kipuka Hulu, really light and ultra comfy.

 

[Coult45]

These look like some good deck shoes… do they make your feet sweat?

Definitely will make your feet sweat on hot days. I keep a pair of thin socks in my go bag for those days.

 

[2kwik4u]

Except bare feet…

whether you remove them on the boat or not. Do you like them because they handle getting wet well? Good grip? Support when jockeying around doing boat things? What are your reasons?

I had to buy a pair of "water shoes" to hike up Dunns River Falls in Jamaica in Feb of '20. So I got a pair of these.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CSMX4KQ/

I fully expected them to be single time use and throw them away. They have become my "go to" outdoor shoe. I can wear them without socks and my feet don't stink. They've held up really well to pretty abusive use. Launching the boat is much more comfortable since i can just walk down in the water without losing traction, and without soaking tennis shoes, or leather sandals, or any other material. My only complaint is that the soles like to "grab" gravel and carry it along with you. I have to constantly "pick out" the little rocks if I'm around much gravel.

Overall, they're a great "all around" water shoe. Look decent as well with a pair of boardshorts and a light button down Aloha shirt!

 

[TimW451]

Go to shoe for years:

bought this year for something more secure to my feet:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08V4X8M45/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Dave burke]

Olukais. But I usually leave them at the dock and go barefoot in the boat

 

[Robconn]

Limited-time deal: SOBASO Water Shoes Women Men Quick Drying Swim Beach Aqua Shoes for Water Sport Diving Hiking Sailing Travel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZXPSYF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dl_ZK8E5CANTY84NHAFWD3S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This was a 2020 Amazon purchase. They have held up and still are in good shape. I prefer a shoe with a sturdy sole and one that does not allow small pebbles or sand to enter thru the soles. That’s a deal breaker for me.

 

[Billtex2000]

Men’s PFG Bahama™ Vent Shoe | Columbia Sportswear

A comfy, laid-back slip-on with great grip and a vented midsole for airflow and drainage underfoot.

www.columbia.com

 

[Neutron]

Go to shoe for years:
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bought this year for something more secure to my feet:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08V4X8M45/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I have a few pairs of those, they drain very quickly and have outlasted any water shoes i ever had. I have walked all around Beaufort and they are comfortable

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Boat Shoe? Out here jus use "rubbah-slippah", works for boat an for whackin' da' "B-52's".

(translation: Flip Flops & Giant Roaches)

Aloha's!