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Topic: footwear over dry suit socks?  (Read 2297 times)

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I have drypants and been using Crocs. My life is not the same without them.

my neo booties were too snug with drysuit.  i tried crocs and never looked back.  they are slowly replacing my flip-flops for everyday use.  lol.


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I use wetsuit booties.  and my drysuit has the 'sand guard' or gravelguard with velcro.

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Thanks for all of the good info.

I should add that I have some issues with the bottoms of my feet, so before the drysuit, I always wore shoes for pedaling (either water shoes---Astral Brewer's, which were great until I lost them in an epic wipeout---or just regular old shoes). On rough launch/landings, I'd wear neoprene booties, and then switch over to shoes once OTW. I might still do something that, but it's a hassle.


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I have drypants and been using Crocs. My life is not the same without them.

my neo booties were too snug with drysuit.  i tried crocs and never looked back.  they are slowly replacing my flip-flops for everyday use.  lol.
Yup I have 2 pairs bought at Gilroy Outlet 14.99. 1 pair for house use and the other for Kayaking.
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Similar topics below.
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=43222.msg476109#msg476109
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=52042.msg594374#msg594374

I really like my NRS workboots. Bought them in 2012. But they are bulky/heavy and often retain water. For me, they're versatile because I also use them over waders while river fishing.
Lately I've been using the Astral Brewer water shoes (that Mel graciously hooked me up with, thanks again!). I've only used them about 5 times and  not in the ocean/cold water. But I think these will be my new go-to shoes in the Hobie.
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=70368.msg796555#msg796555
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Lately I've been using the Astral Brewer water shoes (that Mel graciously hooked me up with, thanks again!). I've only used them about 5 times and  not in the ocean/cold water. But I think these will be my new go-to shoes in the Hobie.

Yes, those are fantastic. I just ordered a new pair and hope they'll fit over the drysocks.
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Whatever you choose, just try to make sure you don't end up with sand between your dry socks and whatever you wear over them. It'll wear out your fabric in a hurry (or so I've read).

I'd be worried about that with crocs, but it doesn't seem like anyone here has had that problem.


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Croks are great, they have holes in them to let your dignity run right on out
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Whatever you choose, just try to make sure you don't end up with sand between your dry socks and whatever you wear over them. It'll wear out your fabric in a hurry (or so I've read).

Yes, keeping the sand out was the motivation for the original post. Especially on a Hobie, it would seem to me that the socks will be shredded quickly if any sand gets in there.
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Lately I've been using the Astral Brewer water shoes (that Mel graciously hooked me up with, thanks again!). I've only used them about 5 times and  not in the ocean/cold water. But I think these will be my new go-to shoes in the Hobie.

Yes, those are fantastic. I just ordered a new pair and hope they'll fit over the drysocks.
What size shoes do you wear and what size shoes did you order?


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Whatever you choose, just try to make sure you don't end up with sand between your dry socks and whatever you wear over them. It'll wear out your fabric in a hurry (or so I've read).

Yes, keeping the sand out was the motivation for the original post. Especially on a Hobie, it would seem to me that the socks will be shredded quickly if any sand gets in there.

I wonder if you couldn't put a layer of shoe goo or something similar on the soles of the socks to give them a bit more abrasion protection.


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I wonder if you couldn't put a layer of shoe goo or something similar on the soles of the socks to give them a bit more abrasion protection.
If you're worried about abrading your dry socks, wear a thin pair of polypro socks over the dry socks to protect the dry socks.


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Croks are great, they have holes in them to let your dignity run right on out

Looks like Rich is feeling better.  I applaud your sarcastic brilliance.

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What size shoes do you wear and what size shoes did you order?

When I measure them, my feet are 10.5, but I always wear size 13. Now I'm just used to loose fitting shoes that I can't stand anything tighter. So, I order the largest size they have of the Brewers, at 13. Drysuit comes Monday, so I'll see how it works...
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Btw, anybody ever try "sand socks":

https://www.sandsocks.net

I just picked up a pair of these today, and it looks like they might actually do a pretty good job of keeping the sand out...
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