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Looking For A Good Pair Of Boat Shoes

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I'm looking for a pair of shoes I can wear barefoot (no socks) and dry quickly if they get wet. I don't really want any sandal type shoes because I always seem to get sunburned with those even if I use sunscreen. Also, comfort is the most important thing to me because I have flat feet. I saw some at a local store but they had basically no padding inside and I knew without even trying them on they would be murder on me standing up all day in them. Let me know if you have suggestions.

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http://www.basspro.com/Fila-SkeleToes™-Bay-Runner-Shoes-for-Men-Black/Silver/product/12012405011430/375331

These are what I wear . Don't get me wrong they look retarded but they are great in my boat or yack.I

forgot worms the other day and almost would not go in Wall mart wearing them.

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I have a pair of TEVAs, they're water shoes that cover the whole foot. They are one of more comfortable water shoes I tried on. Merrells cut me up and the rest of them were just painful to wear

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I like both of those and I like that BPS is offering free shipping on footwear and apparel right now too!

I wear Sperry's, SON-R Bungee, Sperry's ASV Athletic Boat Shoe and when I'm in the kayak in my storm suit I wear Sperry's SeaHiker Boot GripX3. Sperry's are the best boat shoes.

You'll look alittle weird, but crocks are hard to beat. Seem to be a popular choice with bass pros. It took me a while to switch, but the sperrys stay home these days.

NGaHB

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I have a fallen arch, shoes are hard to buy and I would only buy them at a store, online can be hassle. I have had excellent success with Teva Helm 2, but they discontinued them, curious as to which Teva is posted above, may be worthwhile to try on.

I agree totally with North GA, CROCs are the only thing I wear on the boat. Super comfy, come in any size, 100% Water proof and stink free.

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I have a fallen arch, shoes are hard to buy and I would only buy them at a store, online can be hassle. I have had excellent success with Teva Helm 2, but they discontinued them, curious as to which Teva is posted above, may be worthwhile to try on.

Teva Churn, I don't have bad arches but these things are really contoured. Soon as my mobile uploader works I'll post an insert photo

Love my croc's (even have mickey mouse head shaped holes... Yep, I'm cool) but I just got a pair of Ocean Minded shoes for the beach and they are going to be my new go to kayaking shoe.  I got the WaveSeeker Flannel Slip on's, dry quick and don't scream "WATER SHOE!" if you wear them... In fact, I have them on now... At work :P

Might want to take a look at Columbia Drainmakers. They are what I have begun to wear, dry really quickly and I wear them with no socks. I really like them. Very comfortable.

I have a fallen arch, shoes are hard to buy and I would only buy them at a store, online can be hassle. I have had excellent success with Teva Helm 2, but they discontinued them, curious as to which Teva is posted above, may be worthwhile to try on.

I don't even have an arch, I'm a 11 1/2 EEE size tennis shoe.

I wear Vibram 5 Fingers a lot. I got 'em to help with a low back issue, but now I'm so spoiled to them, I wear them everywhere. They are really good for fishing, especially out of the kayak. The only thing I wear other than those are some old-school white pull-on canvas boat shoes. $5 at wallyworld.

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I like both of those and I like that BPS is offering free shipping on footwear and apparel right now too!

BPS has them in stock. Go try on a pair.
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BPS has them in stock. Go try on a pair.

I'd love to but it's kind of a long haul from Albuquerque to Phoenix, Denver or Dallas just to try on shoes :P Those are the closest BPS stores to me.

Shimano makes a nice water/boat shoe called the Evair.

I wear the Bimini Bay Marlin deck shoes which is basically a knockoff.

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I use Sperry topsiders. Comfy and last seemingly forever. I have on pair that is almost 7 years old and beaten up, yet they still have tread and no holes.

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I got a pair of Keen Newports about a month ago. They are a little on the pricey side for my taste, but I think I am beginning to really like them.

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I wear crocs. You don't want to sunburn your fee,t wear socks and your feet will be comfortable all day.

Might want to take a look at Columbia Drainmakers. They are what I have begun to wear, dry really quickly and I wear them with no socks. I really like them. Very comfortable.

I have a pair of these that I really like

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