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Old 1 September 2009, 01:55 AM   #1
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Water shoes?

I have started riding PWCs, a SeaDoo, and was wondering if any of you guys/girls have bought water shoes. I went on-line and not sure which ones will work. I would like a tight fit so that dirt and small rocks will not sneak in when I am walking on the bottom of the lake. Any suggestions?
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Old 1 September 2009, 02:35 AM   #2
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Look into the dive boots that SCUBA divers wear..

Henderson and Pinnacle make some top-of-the-line models.. Low cuts would be just right......
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Old 1 September 2009, 02:40 AM   #3
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Wore the shoes for a while and thought they were just as much as a pain as without the shoes when wave riding.
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Old 1 September 2009, 02:44 AM   #4
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I have lived on and around the water for several years, water shoes are great for all types of water activity, I have always just picked up whatever fit well and was reasonably priced and never had any problems.
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Old 1 September 2009, 04:13 AM   #5
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Old 1 September 2009, 04:48 AM   #6
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I wear speedo rubber shoes.
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Old 1 September 2009, 06:02 AM   #7
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I found Sperry's to be the best. My favorite are the ones that look like basketball shoes,great traction, however I haven't found any that keep sand and small debris out!
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Old 1 September 2009, 06:40 AM   #8
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Did you say barefoot or bareback?
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Old 1 September 2009, 02:07 PM   #10
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I use these shoes for kayaking and water sports that entail rough rocky terrain. Highly recommended and the company is very good about fast delivery and reasonable prices. Check it out:

http://www.zappos.com/product/7366295/color/151004
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I've used them in the past Joe and found them pretty useless.

Soles were to thin and I felt every rock or sharp pointy thing.

Like larry says, go with divers boots with the thicker soles.

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I have started riding PWCs, a SeaDoo, and was wondering if any of you guys/girls have bought water shoes. I went on-line and not sure which ones will work. I would like a tight fit so that dirt and small rocks will not sneak in when I am walking on the bottom of the lake. Any suggestions?

'walking on the bottom of the lake'

Walk on the water, like I do.
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Old 1 September 2009, 10:31 PM   #13
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Those are freaking scary. Bigfoot meets Swamp Monster!
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Its all about Rock Sox
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Those are awesome, I use them when I surf reef breaks out of the country. Really like you aren't even wearing shoes.
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Stop on the way and buy a cheap pair of sneakers then throw them away when your done for the day. Well, that's what we do.
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NRS carries a lot of Kayak shoes that work well. They have tough soles that are good for walking around and most have good grip.

http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product_list.asp?deptid=1169
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