Boating Shoes with good grip?

[Lone Ranger]

Been searching high and low on the internet for the best boating shoes on the planet.

I want a sandle type really, not a fully enclosed shoe, with really good grip for down mould covered slippery ramps.

Have searched under deck shoes, wading shoes etc but most are all enclosed ones and hold water inside. Boots are no good for me as they hold water too (I am short and go all the way into the water basically). Sandles are my requirements.

I have the older type Crocs plus the newer ones, nice looking comfy shoes but terrible grip down the ramp. I also have the wader type shoes and also the ankle boots but all retain the water inside thus not to my liking.

Latest sandles I have seen with a good grip is the Teva Casual Sandles. Teva Water Shoes are no good as they are enclosed.

If you own a pair of sandles with great grip, I would love to hear from you. Doesn't matter if it's not waterproof.

Many thanks!

[Shane]

Why not get some reef boots. I have some ages ago, they got a bit skany after not being washed, and they where great.

But keep me informed, I too am in the market for footware for the boat. Can't crawl out the back of the new car

[Shortlite]

You're on the money with the TEVA's there Carol. They're a bit pricey, but long lasting, and the soles have very good grip, wet and dry.

I'm pretty sure one of the sandal models are semi-closed like the Crocs.

[Desmond]

I have seen some fisherman sandals by Rugged Shark

http://www.footsmart.com/product.asp...=08-31297944-2

Check them out.

[Rosie]

I know what you mean. Of all the shoes I've tried I always end up bare footed again. Other then work i barley wear shoes and find on ramps and stuff you have better feeling and your feet dont stay cold after getting wet.

I will agree, I've got souls like sandles now from all the glass and stuff in them but can't stand wearing shoes as i can't find anything practicle enough.

Ben

[hiltonlad]

get yourself a pair of CROCS $50.00 standard price everywhere.

[Noddy]

Hate to be the one to point out the obvious but,

Originally posted by Lone Ranger
I have the older type Crocs plus the newer ones, nice looking comfy shoes but terrible grip down the ramp. I also have the wader type shoes and also the ankle boots but all retain the water inside thus not to my liking.

[Karl]

Hi Carol,

I've got a pair of Crocs .... the grip wore off in 6 months and now they're like wearing ice skates on the boat ramp ... they were good while the grip lasted.

The best shoes I've ever had for this purpose are Source Sandals. They're like Tevas but much better, because they last longer!! i.e. much tougher sole, I think they're made from the same rubber compound they use for car tyres. I still have a pair that are about 10 years old and the tread is still about 30% good!!

Source are made by "Source Vagabond Systems". They even have a specific "model" for use in water which has a superior non-velcro locking system. Here are the model details:

Zambezi
The ultimate river sandal
The new generation of Source river sandals.
Based on the original River Crosser sandal and the new performance line, this is the ultimate river sandal ever introduced by Source.
A no-Velcro® model with Wet-Cross™ strapping system (patent pending).
Designed and tested in the most demanding rivers in the world, including the Zambezi ... and the Swan

They're the best!!!!

Web site address:

http://www.source-vagabond.com/index.html

Check them out you wont be disapointed

Cheers

Karl

[Lone Ranger]

Originally posted by Karl
I've got a pair of Crocs .... the grip wore off in 6 months and now they're like wearing ice skates on the boat ramp ... they were good while the grip lasted. Karl

yeah, tell me about it! I checked the warranty section on the Crocs website and it says, when the thread wears out, just buy another! Twice bitten, never again! Whenever you want to go skating just go down the Matilda Bay Boat Ramp, I nearly landed on my back numerous times and those cobble stone pavement don't help much either!

Yeah, the grip on the Source looks good, will give the Sydney shop a call. So typical, all the good stuff are over east! If I can't get them then I guess it's Tevas then.

Thanks for your help guys!

[vlad da''lad]

water proof hicking shoes from a camping store for around $350 geat shoes
other wise sailing gum boots for around $70with shark skin grip on them half the gum boot is made out of water proof neoprene material so they are light and comfy designed for sailing .

[Squidlipz]

Good old, old school Dunlop Volleys.

Run across reefs with em, wear em at the boat ramp, been surfn with em on.

Cost about 15 bucks.

Awsesome

[Breamingwithjoy]

Originally Posted by EPhunt

Good old, old school Dunlop Volleys.

Run across reefs with em, wear em at the boat ramp, been surfn with em on.

Cost about 15 bucks.

Awsesome

+1 to that. Ask a roofer what they wear on a wet roof and they will tell you volleys. Cheap and you can chuck them in the wasing machine after wading through mud.

[bigpat]

+ 2 to the Volleys...

Burke have a shoe similar to Volleys, that have drain holes in the sides. $ 40 from memory.

I too love Crocs until the bastards wear out.....

I also have a pair of AC Active Casuals. Great slip on sandal. Have removable insoles, so you don't get them wet at the ramp, and they have an anti-bacterial plastic that doesn't pong. I use them on decks of yachts, and haven't gone arse-over yet, and I'm no small boy.
About $80 at The Athletes Foot....

[Piscateur]

One of the best soles for mossy rocks wading etc are the aqaustealth soles (havent tried it on boat decks though). Simms have them on some of thier wading boots. There is a boot with interchangeable soles which includes aquastealth. buy the aquastealth inserts and get a cobbler to glue it onto a cheap pair of sandals or crocs.

[Squidlipz]

Am i seeing things or did this thread originate in 2007.

Do you think they have found the shoes they have been after by now??