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| i'm thinking about a new pair of shoes for wearing in the boat. long days casting make for sore feet...what kind do you like to stay comfortable? |
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Location: Land of the Musky | I wear Dr. Scholes shoes. Love them. They are about $30 at Wal-Mart |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | on warm sunny days, look at a set of ZEKO SHOES, only 5.5oz, non-slip EVA soles, like walking on air. Comes in many colors.
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Location: beloit | I liked my under armor shoes for the little bit of time I was able to wear them for fishing last year. spent 2 days on the chip with ty and my feet never got sore with them. |
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| Jus got a pair of the new Nike free runs. Made to be worn bare foot. Really light and comfy. Just wore them 10 days in Hawaii. Nice shoes!
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| try some crocs on. They are lightweight, comfortable, inexpensive, and they float! |
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Location: Southern MN | Tackle Industries - 1/29/2011 6:31 PM
I wear Dr. Scholes shoes. Love them. They are about $30 at Wal-Mart
I've been wearing these at work for a bit, seems to be better for the plantar fasciitis I've been fighting in one foot than the other cheap shoes I've tried for work. Would imagine they'd be a good choice for in the boat as well. |
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| I go barefoot on warm days a lot of the time....but other times I wear Merrell Moab Goretex shoes, waterproof and pretty comfortable once broken in..I put a pair of dr scholes gel inserts in as well... |
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| Second on the Merrells, they have a great product. I have 2 pairs, one a trail shoe and the second being more of a dress casual. I wear mine dress casuals for a full day on my feet teaching and I have spent full days on the boat casting with the trail shoe. Both are very comfortable. I would say go try on a few different models of Merrells and see what you like. It also helps that they have many models that include goretex incase that quick shower happens to roll in. |
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Location: Ottawa Lake, MI | Nike shox are overrated and over priced. |
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| I would say go try on a few different models of Merrells and see what you like. i have Merrell boots for backpacking and wear their trail shoes for daily use at work and whatnot. the stiff soles are great for those uses, but my dogs start barking after a long day in the boat wearing them. i'm wondering if i should try something with more cushion? |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | With all the time I spend fishing, I also searched for something comfortable and lightweight. These are by far the best fishing shoes I have....liked them so much that I now own 4 pair of them. There are a few different styles, but I like these the best, they are Shimano Evair sandals.
Google search and you'll find a lot of different places to order them from, I bought mine for $30 a pair.
They have removable insole as well and are very comfortable.
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Location: Columbus, Georgia | I also have been wearing Merrell's for years.
Waterproof, breathable, and around $150 a pair.
If you purchase a pair that are strictly dedicated to wearing in the boat (not to-and-from but only on the boat) they will last for years. |
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Location: Pelican Rapids, MN | Crocs are insanely comfortable, but can get really hot in the summer. For weather above 60 I'm in Sanuk Lazy Boy Flip Flops and in under 60 temps, I'm usually in Crocs or running shoes...Or UGG slippers. Did purchase a pair of the NIKE FREE RUN shoes. They are incredibly lightweight and anti microbial. We'll see. |
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Location: where the fish are... | I fish barefoot during warm days but usually wear my nike shox, but my partner wears these straight from the mid 90's and yes they are what your thinking
Dieon Sanders
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| HeLL yea, my deions are my fishing shoes... comfortable and fashionable.... oh yeah and they put fish in the boat;) |
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| Nike Shox hurt your feet when you wear them for long periods of time. At least mine do. |
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Location: Pelican Rapids, MN | Tom proves the fact! Fisherman aren't known for their fashion sense! HA! Great! |
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Location: East of muskie country | Have gone through 4 pairs of Merrell's now - they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn inside and out of the boat. I used to fish barefoot for years until I stepped on a 10 inch Believer. The heel is not a fun place to work a big treble hook out. I tend to learn my lessons the hard way... |
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| Nike air max without a doubt when temps are over 60 degrees. Not water proof, but really comfortable and good for your feet. |
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Location: c.wis | look at some skate board shoes- there like pillows for your feet, good for cooler- 70 deg. weather. prices range from 20-120.00 ive found that etnies and dc have the most comfy shoes, but i guess you get what you pay for- my .02 |
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| Asics running shoes - GT2150 (newest model is 2160) - for my foot anyway. They offer structured cushioning, cushioned & stability shoes.
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Location: where the fish are... | Json they did put fish in the boat like Svt said, no joke the 1st day he wore them we put 4 in the boat in 3 hours and the next day we put 6 in 3 hours and one more the next day. Cant argue with that. |
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Location: Michigan | I have tried crocs, tevas, running shoes, flip flops, merrell goretex low hikers, barefoot, and have to say crocs are probably my preffered. But I have a pair of New Balance running shoes that are a close second. I get the most stability from the NB runners. |
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| Crocs can get hot. My biggest concern is slipping on them. They seem to be just fine wearing them on carpet, but smooth (wet) surfaces could be a problem. I believe I was wearing the Croc's Clogs (Classic) when I feel a couple of years ago (not in a boat). The bottom of the shoe seemed to be fairly smooth. The pair I now own has a sole that appears to have more traction. I think they are Clogs too, but they have more of a sole with deeper and wider cuts.
Therefore, it is best to look at each model rather than judge by the brand name only. |
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| Barefoot!! There's no better feeling than fishing barefoot on a hot summer evening and a nice light summer breeze! Gosh I miss summer!! Besides fishing barefoot I'll wear my New Balance or Asics. If I'm forced to wear shoes fishing you can't beat a cross trainer or running shoe. I'm on my feet all day for work and swear by a good New Balance or Asic shoe. Keep your deck clean and I still will choose barefoot in the summer anyday. If the trolling motor pedal gets too hot I'll throw on a flip flop and good to go. I just love summer!! |
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| Did I hear a man say they were wearing a clog???? JK |
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| 4reukmuskies - 2/2/2011 8:09 PM
Did I hear a man say they were wearing a clog???? JK
"Nowadays, "clogs" also mean comfortable slip-on shoes."
I was trying to say the bottom of the Croc's Classic Clog was too smooth on wet surfaces. I fell on a wet garage floor wearing a pair. The bump on my head was concern enough to go to hospital. One only has to fall once like that to be aware how stupid I was wearing those Croc's. Of course, not all Croc's fall into that category.
http://www.crocs.com/crocs-classic/10001,default,pd.html?cid=320&cg...
It is that type of shoe I would avoid.
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| Tackle Industries - 1/29/2011 6:31 PM
I wear Dr. Scholes shoes. Love them. They are about $30 at Wal-Mart
I'm surprised that anybody would get sore feet in the boat, but there must be better shoes than what you are using. I have worn Dr. Scholls low cut tennis shoes for years working on hard tile floors and fishing and they are really comfortable for both. I would not wear any shoes with cut outs when musky fishing. I especially wouldn't do that if I was the kind of guy that had to go to the emergency room every time I sunk a hook into myself...  |
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Location: Iowa | Vibram Five Finger...gives you the feel of being barefoot, the support of a vibram sole and lightwieght...
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| Big Perc - 2/4/2011 11:58 AM
Vibram Five Finger...gives you the feel of being barefoot, the support of a vibram sole and lightwieght...
Big Perc '
Are you kidding?
Those things would not be allowed in my boat! I am serious. Ridiculous. I don't care how comfortable they are. You've got to draw a line somewhere. I would consider Crocs and just about every other shoe recommended but c'mon man...  |
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Location: South-Central VA | I wear Merrell's WaterPro Rogue sandal. I wear them almost every day year round...I pretty much live in them. My last pair of Merrell sandals lasted 5 years including two trips to GNP. Not to mention all of the wade fishing, hiking, and running. Bombproof!
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Location: Plainfield, IL | MartinTD
I am gonna have to disagree, those shoe sox thingies look like they may be comfortable. And they are not as ugly as the Deion Sanders shoe from early in this thread. I went to there site and they may have sold me.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/mens_footwear.htm |
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| i tried a couple pair of those Five Fingers on today; not for me. they're interesting and you get a very good feel for the ground, which makes sense for a running or trail shoe. but they're very light and lacked the insole support that i'm looking for in a boat shoe. i did some digging and discovered that the Merrell's i had trouble with are ones that are fit for a thinner foot height; relatively narrow and less height. a better foot measurement and talking to a friend with similar issues put me into a pair of Keen Voyageurs. they're wider in the base and they're taller/roomier so i can add a heel cushion with a strong high insole.
thanks for sharing your thoughts, they feel good.
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Location: London, England | I'm on my second pair of the Keens above. The first pair were indestructible and lasted over 18 months of all day every day wear (I'm a plumber and they are used all day at work). The second pair haven't been as durable though. The sole kept having bits come loose, which I repaired very successfully with Aquasure, and the sole doesn't seem to have worn as well as the last pair. Despite this, I find them very comfortable and the waterproofing lasts well too - great for early morning dog walks in the dewy grass! I will probably get a third pair and hope they're as well built as the first pair when I finally retire this pair. |
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| Sperry or Timberland boat shoes for me. |
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| I have Keens for every occasion and IMO they are the answer. If they came with steel toes they would go to work everday! |
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| Summer: Birkenstocks...100%
Break them in first...drive over them about 30-50 times with your truck to speed this process up. Serious.
Winter: Insulated Muck Boots
Waterproof, warm and [I think] pretty darn comfortable. |
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Location: On the River | Another vote for keens |
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| Keen Newport H2!!! |
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| keens for me as well. great shoe. have to sceond the warning about crocs. slippery when wet. last year i fell at a boat landing and messed up my hand. sucks fishing with a brace on. went and spent the money the next day and havent regretted it since. |
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| keens for me as well. great shoe. have to sceond the warning about crocs. slippery when wet. last year i fell at a boat landing and messed up my hand. sucks fishing with a brace on. went and spent the money the next day and havent regretted it since. |
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| Merrels+1 Most comfortable shoes ever! I wear them for everything.
I like to go barefoot too but can be hard on my feet. My boat is a CC and I usually run standing up. With a good chop there is a lot of shock and vibration thats hell on the feet. Shoes will help dampen the shock so you get less fatige on not only feet,but knees, hips and lower back. |
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| No shoes!
its good luck..... ( ; |
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Location: Northern Wisconsin | I recently bought some Nike free runs and they are ridiculously comfortable, definitely the best shoe I have owned. They are a running shoe but I wear them all the time. I can imagine they would be great for fishing all day.
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| Get a pair of Chaco sandals for the summer. You can adjust the straps so they fit your feet perfectly and they have good support. Get last year's color and they're like $50 online. |
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