Wading Sandals

[outdoorman]

just a old pair of tennis shoes work for me. have thought of gluing some felt sole on them for tracking but i do fine with out the felt sole.

[jdavis]

If you want a pair strictly for fishing slick bottom rocks, you may want one of the ones you mentioned. However, if you want a more versitile float, fish, and casual sandal, check out a pair of Chacos. They are simple and durable.

I have had a pair for about eight years and they still look new with the exception of the wear on the bottom. They have good Vibram soles, but are not felt bottomed. They also have the added advantage of being made of a plastic that does not hold odor like some others. You do have to deal with rocks.

[John Berry]

I have a pair of Keens boat sandals and I love them. I wear them in the boat in the summer. When wet wading I prefer to wear wading boots and a pair of neoprene booties. I also prefer to wear light weight, quick drying, long pants. My favorite brand is Ex Officio amphi pants.

[Ham]

There is no perfect wading boot/shoe/sandal, BUT there are a lot of options. High dollar and low dollar.

Like all Simms (via Keens) products, you pay more up front for a product that performs well and lasts a long time.

I have the Keens felt soled sandal. I got them the first year they came out. I had non felt Keens before the Simms version. Keens were the first to really protect the toes, but a lot of companies have solen I mean modified that idea. The felt keeps you upright when non felt won't. I've seen it first hand. How much is not falling hard on wet rock worth to you?

I do get gravel under my foot and that isn't any fun at all, but it can be quickly removed with the quick clip release.

Tevas are great too, but just don't protect the toes enough. If you plan on wade fishing, you need better.

I've used my wading boots as well and in addition to the extra weight WHEN (not if) I get in some really loose gravel and go over the top, gravel guards have not prevented some fine stuff getting in my boot and it is a lot harder to get a wading boot on and off.

I will be trying neoprene socks with my Simms felt sandals next time out. I think that will get the job done well for me.

[Trav]

50$ got me a pair of these.

World Wide Sportsman® Osage Sport Shoes for Men

In the water. On the street. These shoes are designed for maximum performance!

Here's a stylish sport shoe that's the perfect fit for both casual and water wear. Features a mesh/synthetic upper for maximum ventilation, plus drainage ports in the forefoot to allow excess water to drain right out, and a quick-drying, removable anti-microbial insole. Partial neoprene lining at the ankle for comfort; non-marking, non-slip outsole.