Wet wading: sandal question

When wet wading, I normally throw on a pair of heavy wool socks and my
wading boots. It would seem as though a pair of sandals would be much more
comfortable on hot summer days, while bolder hopping and even much more so
when float fishing.

Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with either of the following
wading sandals? I like the way the toes are completely covered on the Simms
brand, however like the way you can switch the sole on the Korkers and wear
them as a daily pair of sandals.
Any others that you would suggest?

Simms Keen river:
http://tinyurl.com/fpm5n

Korkers Convertible Sandal:
http://tinyurl.com/ejubg

What do you wear (on your feet) while wet wading in the summer?

TIA,
JT

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What do you wear (on your feet) while wet wading in the summer?


Boots -- more ankle support, and I don't get gravel under my feet,
as much.

Kevin
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reply to: kevin dot vang at minotstateu dot edu

JT wrote:
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What do you wear (on your feet) while wet wading in the summer?

From the skin out: silk socks, SmartWool hiking socks, Simms
Guard Socks, Chota STL wading boots.

I tried wet wading in Teva sandals, once barefoot and once
while wearing neoprene socks. I'll stick with wading boots.

--
Ken Fortenberry

JT wrote:
What do you wear (on your feet) while wet wading in the summer?

My buddies and I love the Cabela's wading booties - they're about $30,
they have real good durability for the price. We beat the crap out of
them in high gradient mtn streams - so, lots of bouldering and climbing
over logs, and just general hiking in them back and forth from camp or
trailhead to where we start/end on the stream.

I like to wear a pair of 200 weight fleece socks with them to add just
a little warmth and it also keeps crap from getting in.

They're light, they dry fast, and they don't take up much room when
backpacking.

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JT wrote:
What do you wear (on your feet) while wet wading in the summer?

My buddies and I love the Cabela's wading booties - they're about $30,
they have real good durability for the price. We beat the crap out of
them in high gradient mtn streams - so, lots of bouldering and climbing
over logs, and just general hiking in them back and forth from camp or
trailhead to where we start/end on the stream.

I like to wear a pair of 200 weight fleece socks with them to add just
a little warmth and it also keeps crap from getting in.

They're light, they dry fast, and they don't take up much room when
backpacking.


I'll ditto the fleece socks!
-tom

JT wrote:
When wet wading, I normally throw on a pair of heavy wool socks and my
wading boots. It would seem as though a pair of sandals would be much more
comfortable on hot summer days, while bolder hopping and even much more so
when float fishing.

Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with either of the following
wading sandals? I like the way the toes are completely covered on the Simms
brand, however like the way you can switch the sole on the Korkers and wear
them as a daily pair of sandals.
Any others that you would suggest?

Simms Keen river:
http://tinyurl.com/fpm5n

Korkers Convertible Sandal:
http://tinyurl.com/ejubg

What do you wear (on your feet) while wet wading in the summer?

TIA,
JT

I have a pair of Keen sandals almost just like the Simms, except that
mine aren't adjustable and they don't have felt, but they are the same
footbed. They are the most comfortable shoes I own. I've worn them on a
jetty, and while not ideal, they were much more comfortable than wading
socks and my wading boots. They're nice for canoeing. I take a pair
when I'm going somewhere but not necessarily fishing, along with a
travel rod and a small chest pack, just in case.

Still, I'd rather use my wading boots and wading socks if I'm most
certainly going fishing. More support, though not as comfy.

I wear a pair of water sport sneakers. They're made for day hikers,
rafters, or anyone else that encounters dry land and water in their
activity. They look just like sneakers, but a have heavy mesh outer
that lets water flow in and out. They offer decent support and do a
pretty good job at keeping gravel out as well. You can find them at
any outdoor's store.

http://www.salomonsports.com/

Let me add that the Cabela's wading booties do have felt on the bottom,
they zip up snugly and fairly high above the ankle, but they provide
pretty much no ankle support at all. The sizes also run weirdly, so
it's best to try them on before buying online.

I can't give you brand names, but I have found these to work well:
1. Tevas (yeah, it's a brand name, but I mean it in the generic sense)
2. Reef walkers -- like the booties worn under diving fins, but with
soles; usually with a zip up the side.
3. Old tennis shoes -- what's the big deal here?

Use your gravel guards with any of the above and they work just fine.
Of course, wool socks are needed.

cheers

oz

"JT" wrote in message
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When wet wading, I normally throw on a pair of heavy wool socks and my
wading boots. It would seem as though a pair of sandals would be much more
comfortable on hot summer days, while bolder hopping and even much more so
when float fishing.

The best boat shoes are moccasins, of traditional make
viz. a single piece of (thick) leather, with no external sole
or tread (and no socks.) They dry fast and mould to your foot
as they dry. The same moccasin is best for warm-water wading
because the raw leather grips rock as well as felt. (But
they will not protect your toes if you stub them on a rock.)

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)