Yak Boots/Shoes or Whatever

[crazyeyes]

I  bought the wife a set of 510 Water Tennies a couple of weeks ago, they look like awesome, waiter boot styling with a hard sole and super sticky rubber, without alot of bulk and they look like they should drain really well.

[IslandHoppa]

Bought a pair of oversize Crocs (not to be confused with dinos) for $5 at Goodwill today for warmer weather.


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[craig]

+1 on the Cross 4s.  I like mine, but...I did not factor in the thickness of heavy wool socks so I am in the market for a larger pair of boots. too. For $29 I am trying the Akonas

[islandson671]

The Akona Titaniums are inexpensive!  And 6mm.
http://www.amazon.com/TITANIUM-Booties-Rafting-Snorkeling-AKBT165/dp/B000QT6SIS

The NRS Cross4 is only 4mm.

Looks good, price is good too. But, lacks sizes in Amazon.

[INSAYN]

The Akona Titaniums are inexpensive!  And 6mm.
http://www.amazon.com/TITANIUM-Booties-Rafting-Snorkeling-AKBT165/dp/B000QT6SIS

The NRS Cross4 is only 4mm.

Looks good, price is good too. But, lacks sizes in Amazon.

Take the price that Amazon has into your local dive shop and see if they'll match the price.  That way you can try on a pair with your sock and suit/waders.

[[WR]]

Damn, doesn't anyone make stuff for sasquatch sized feet anymore? stops at 13 DD? soooo sad........

[demonick]

I like my Cross4s too, and have used them for a few years.  When they need replacing I'll try the ATs.

[browneysvictim]

I have a question for those that are "leg danglers":

When wearing dry pants without the built-in socks, what boots/shoes seal up well enough to keep your feet dry?

My common sense is telling me this is not practical. Am I correct in my conclusion in that-if you want dry feet- go with socks built-in to your bottoms? With this being the case, wouldn't a well draining boot/shoe be preferred over one that seals up?

[IslandHoppa]

That's how I see it. Doesn't make sense to hold water in your boots.


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[demonick]

My Cross4s "seal up" and the ATs seems similar, but both are snug enough to not hold water.  A wetsuit "holds" water too. 

[Team Liquid]

Crocs with a good Simms or Smartwool sock is my choice. I'm in Alaska and my feet don't get cold. I might suggest that some of you might have cold feet because with booties over waders (or drysuit) over socks creates a cramped situations and you are compromising the blood flow to your feet and toes. I've been tweaking my footwear for about 14 years and this is working the best for me.

[Zee]

I was able to help a little with development of these water shoes for kayakers and pretty happy with what they've come up with. They listened to kayak paddlers/pedalers and have some functionality that makes them nice and comfy for us. Pads on the back of heels, toes, and the feel and protection is really nice.

http://awt.sperrytopsider.com/SON-R/technology/

The one thing I am a bit bummed on is the price. If they were $50-$60 I think it'd be appropriate but $90?? Geez. If you've got the scratch they are nice but watch for them on Zappos and they'd be definitely worth getting on sale.

[The Murf]

I was able to help a little with development of these water shoes for kayakers and pretty happy with what they've come up with. They listened to kayak paddlers/pedalers and have some functionality that makes them nice and comfy for us. Pads on the back of heels, toes, and the feel and protection is really nice.

http://awt.sperrytopsider.com/SON-R/technology/

The one thing I am a bit bummed on is the price. If they were $50-$60 I think it'd be appropriate but $90?? Geez. If you've got the scratch they are nice but watch for them on Zappos and they'd be definitely worth getting on sale.

When in the development process did you have you dry suit on?  Just wondering if you and how many sizes up did you get to accommodate socks and drysuit socks? 

[Zee]

When in the development process did you have you dry suit on?  Just wondering if you and how many sizes up did you get to accommodate socks and drysuit socks?

Yep. Actually, I can't remember the last time I went kayak fishing w/o a drysuit. I'd go with a size up over you normal and what Chris (Liquid Adventures) suggested. Good quality socks go a long way.