water proof fishing shoes?
 

I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat. The
rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like to find
something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and on. Lacrosse
makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who has them in stock so
I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin wrote:
I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat. The
rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like to find
something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and on. Lacrosse
makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who has them in stock so
I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin


Trick I learned from Larry Nixon -- only applies in warmer weather,
obviously.

When the rain gear goes on, the shoes come off and get stowed in a dry
box. Your feet are going to be wet anyway. Might as well keep your shoes
and socks dry for after it stops.

"RichZ" wrote in message
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Kevin wrote:
I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat.
The
rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like to find
something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and on.
Lacrosse
makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who has them in stock
so
I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin


Trick I learned from Larry Nixon -- only applies in warmer weather,
obviously.

When the rain gear goes on, the shoes come off and get stowed in a dry
box. Your feet are going to be wet anyway. Might as well keep your shoes
and socks dry for after it stops.

boots. I happen to use West Marine brand, as the size 14's were on sale.
But all the ocean tuna guys use the purpose built fishing boots.

"Kevin" wrote in message
...
I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat. The
rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like to find
something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and on.
Lacrosse
makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who has them in stock
so
I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin



Most guys in my "neighborhood" use rubber boots from the local wally world.
They're cheap and readily available. Whatever you do, don't let anyone talk
you into anything with a zipper. Nor do you want a short boot; water does
run uphill and will sneak up your pants leg into a short boot. For extremely
cold rainy days I wear a pair of insulated waders instead of the rain pants.
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Kevin wrote:
I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat. The
rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like to find
something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and on. Lacrosse
makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who has them in stock so
I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin


Kevin,

L.L. Bean's Maine Hunting shoes would do it. You can get them in
various heights. Not sure if Woo Daves shoes are waterproof, I would
love to get a pair of them but they don't make them in 14!

BD

I hate to send anybody to Wally World, but I discovered that the waterproof
steel toed work boots work great for me. I have a bad foot that I smashed
in a motorcycle wreck about three years ago so I need the support of a good
boot anyway. For some it may be too much foot wear for a day ont heir feet,
but I thinkt hey are great. As long as I don't submerge my feet they stay
dry. On those occassions when I have to submerge my feet like pushing off a
sandbar my feet still are pretty comfortable in these boots when wet.
Sorry, I don't recall the brand, bt they are clearly marked as waterproof.
They are cheap too. Running $40 or less. I would buy some mopre expensive
boots, but the guys in the outdoor stores that sell them don't seemt o want
to try and help me find a boot that fits.

I usually buy two pairs at a time, and I change every day from one pair to
the other. This gives a chance for sweat to dry out of the boots before the
next time that I wear them. They last a lot longer, and my feet stay dry
day in and day out. Also, I don't get a foot odor problem this way. I
never wear the same pair of boots two days in a row if I can help it. These
are the same boots I wear every day working. I do light construction, and
offcice work so my days can vary from spending all day sitting at my desk to
spending all day climbing up and down a ladder.

Int he past I would usually get 6 months out of a set of foot wear. By
switching back and forth with these boots I get a year and a half to two
years out of them. I do tend to wear out a lot of boot laces.


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"Kevin" wrote in message
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I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat. The
rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like to find
something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and on.
Lacrosse
makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who has them in stock
so
I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin

RichZ wrote in
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Kevin wrote:
I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat.
The rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like
to find something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and
on. Lacrosse makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who
has them in stock so I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions
for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin


Trick I learned from Larry Nixon -- only applies in warmer weather,
obviously.

When the rain gear goes on, the shoes come off and get stowed in a dry
box. Your feet are going to be wet anyway. Might as well keep your
shoes
and socks dry for after it stops.

Is it safe to tromp around a bass boat barefoot?

Scott

"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
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RichZ wrote in
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Kevin wrote:
I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat.
The rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like
to find something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and
on. Lacrosse makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who
has them in stock so I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions
for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin


Trick I learned from Larry Nixon -- only applies in warmer weather,
obviously.

When the rain gear goes on, the shoes come off and get stowed in a dry
box. Your feet are going to be wet anyway. Might as well keep your
shoes
and socks dry for after it stops.

Is it safe to tromp around a bass boat barefoot?

It all depends. If you're good about putting things away and keeping a neat
boat, you'd be fine.

You wouldn't want to do that in my boat however. I'm more focused on
getting fish to bite. That means there's literally dozens of lures, hooks,
sinkers, and assorted fishing paraphenalia lying on the decks at any given
time.

I spend time putting things back into place once off the water, but in the
meantime, I wouldn't recommend being barefoot in my boat.

I wear sandals from late April into September. I know that unless I'm
wearing rubber boots, my feet are going to get wet, so I just bow to the
inevitable and embrace it. Wet, sandaled feet aren't bad, they dry quickly
and even get washed once in a while! :-)
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

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"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
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RichZ wrote in
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Kevin wrote:
I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat.
The rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like
to find something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and
on. Lacrosse makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who
has them in stock so I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions
for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin


Trick I learned from Larry Nixon -- only applies in warmer weather,
obviously.

When the rain gear goes on, the shoes come off and get stowed in a dry
box. Your feet are going to be wet anyway. Might as well keep your
shoes
and socks dry for after it stops.

Is it safe to tromp around a bass boat barefoot?

It all depends. If you're good about putting things away and keeping a neat
boat, you'd be fine.

You wouldn't want to do that in my boat however. I'm more focused on
getting fish to bite. That means there's literally dozens of lures, hooks,
sinkers, and assorted fishing paraphenalia lying on the decks at any given
time.

I spend time putting things back into place once off the water, but in the
meantime, I wouldn't recommend being barefoot in my boat.
Spend time putting things away? How big is that pile of lures on the
deck right now?
Putting things away...HAHAmmHAHAHAHAHA ROFLOL


I wear sandals from late April into September. I know that unless I'm
wearing rubber boots, my feet are going to get wet, so I just bow to the
inevitable and embrace it. Wet, sandaled feet aren't bad, they dry quickly
and even get washed once in a while! :-)


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"Kevin" wrote in message
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I am looking for a water proof shoe to wear when fishing in my boat. The
rain suit I have keeps me dry but my feet get wet. I would like to find
something comfortable to wear all day and easy to get off and on.
Lacrosse
makes one called Halsey. I cant find anyone local who has them in stock
so
I can try them on. Anyone have any suggestions for other shoes to try?

Thanks,
Kevin