Footwear?

[Blind Squirrel]

What do you guys wear on your feet when hunting at the beach? I bought what I thought would work, (surf shoes) but, now I've got blisters on the tops of six toes. I wouldn't wear anything on my feet if it wasn't so hard to push in the scoop. Just curious as to what some of you guys have had luck with. Thanks HH Gene

 

[Montauk3]

I hope they weren't all on the same foot. Common sandals is what I wear on the dry and wet.

In the water, its my heavy duty dive boots. (hooks, forks, glass, rays ETC.)

You might also try wearing a pair of light cotton socks with your footwear.

 

[FISHEYE]

After getting a red tide infection on my left foot from wearing shoes in the water and getting a abrasion from the sand,thats how the red tide bacteria got into my skin.I now dont wear shoes,just barefoot.And the state of florida FWC didnt even know there was red tide in new smyrna beach at that time in September.To be on the safe side no matter where you go in the water.Just dont have any open cuts or sores on your feet or legs or whatever part of your body that will get wet.You never know what kind of bacteria is in the water.For those people here that wade around in some nasty river water,i suggest you have all your shots updated.

 

[Smudge]

I'm ordering these. Worth a look.

http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/p_boots_neoclassic.html

 

[Montauk3]

I'm ordering these. Worth a look.

http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/p_boots_neoclassic.html
These are the ones I use. very comfortable and thick soled.

Highly recommended.

 

[goldnugget]

Re: Footwear? From another Charlotte Area Pirate

I just bought a Pair of Merrell---s off of e bay and saved about 20 %. These are lightweight Sandles. I did have to modify the strap at the back that uses Velcro. I use a Babbs Water Scoop and when the target is deep in the wet sand, I have to put alot of pressure on the back strap. I took some 10 lb fishing line and sewed the strap to the velco on both sides, but now use the middle strap in front of the ankle to get the sandle off and on.. I also wear socks since I also loose blister skin from the rubbing of straps. These are also sold where you can find Hush Puppy Shoes ( old style ) Normally sell for $ 80.00 a pair, but lite weight and sturdy. My last S C Beach finds

 

[JUNKMAGNET]

i have used tusa and akona diving boots / reef boots they last for 3-4 seasons if you take care of them . they have like a sneaker sole on a neoprene wetsuit material boot . ez on ez off very comfortable and protect from stings and glass etc. just search for diving boots on ebay . a quality pair will cost around 35 -50 dollars .

 

[Sandman]

I used to wear my dive boots and started to wear fishermans wading boots, the ones that ya wear with stocking foot waders. They are more heavy duty than the dive boots and better for walking long distances and I wear them with socks for comfort.