Author Topic: Footwear suitable for hiking through water??? (Read 6756 times)

tropicbird54 · « **on:** January 06, 2012, 08:16:32 AM »

Morning everyone.
Just wondering what you all wear when hiking and have to go through water.
Looking for something that would have some slip resistance to them as well for rocky crossings.
Usually just have joggers and socks on but don't like having to wade through water in them. Looking for something maybe to slip into for the crossing and then back into the joggers or is there something out there which would cover all terrains.
That's what I need - All Terrain shoes!!! hahaha

Have a great day guys.

D4D · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:20:51 AM »

Rays have Keens, Pat (mr4x4) flogs them on his show. I haven't tried them.
http://www.keenfootwear.com.au/Products/Men/View-All#c=28&s=viewall&o=&p=1
http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/search-results.aspx?keywords=keen&look.x=0&look.y=0

Paul Mac · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:26:56 AM »

You could also look for a pair of sea shoes. Made from wet suit material. Anaconda sell them in their swimming section. They are fairly inexpensive.

Cheers

Desert lover · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:28:32 AM »

I got mine when I worked for the government.... and so now retired I tend to wear my "Taipan" brand boots. They are lace up to a bit above the ankles, waterproof and have soles which withstand up to 300 degrees celcius....and have good grip. They are also reasonably light. If the water is deeper than my boots are high.... I have to take them off. Carry a pair of those wetsuit type boots in your pack.
Cheers

duggie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:35:10 AM »

I dont have any problem, I dont wear any boots/shoes at all when I am not at work, so bare foot works for me.

wholehog · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:44:30 AM »

What about Crocs?

austastar · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2012, 10:59:12 AM »

Hi,
a couple of garbags will get you across a knee deep river with dry feet, even if you put a few cuts in the bottom doing so.

cheers

wholehog · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2012, 11:44:46 AM »

Quote from: wholehog on January 06, 2012, 09:44:30 AM

What about Crocs?

I meant Crocs the footwear.... Not the snappy snappy ones:)

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:29:47 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mac on January 06, 2012, 08:26:56 AM

You could also look for a pair of sea shoes. Made from wet suit material. Anaconda sell them in their swimming section. They are fairly inexpensive.

Cheers

Use these as socks if you don't wish to get your favourite "hiking joggers" wet.

kit_e

speewa158 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2012, 04:48:05 PM »

What about a Pajero that will keep your paw dry

jag001 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2012, 05:24:59 PM »

I love my keens, Pats on the money with those, or should that be IN the money

UTE 701 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2012, 06:59:48 PM »

I'm pretty sure these are going to be the next big thing ....

I saw them at A mart sports , at $ 40 which I think was half price at the time .

Retail name : Fila Skeletoes .

rossbarb · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2012, 07:36:23 PM »

hi!,
Our son has a pair of those toey thingy shoes, he bought his when serving in Afghanistan he loves them, they look uncomfortable to me
barb

whitey1 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2012, 11:00:05 PM »

Another vote for Keens

I wear mine all the time. Once worn in they are so comfy
Not so good in sand though. But for walking through water there great. No stubbed toes on that hidden rock!

eldo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2012, 07:56:47 AM »

try looking at the merrell range of boots, i have a set, mine are water proof but not real good on wet rocks, they do make others though that are great, bear grills uses them

Nomad · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:08:40 AM »

I don't hike, but I do surf. These might be good for you to try. They have sure protected my feet from being cut to shreds a few times.

http://www.surfstitch.com/category/surf/wetsuits-online/wetsuit-booties-online

I just use the oniell reactors at the bottom. They are light roll up to nothing and they are strong.

Tassie devils · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:32:23 AM »

Katmandu stores have just what your looking for but not cheap

kalex · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2012, 05:10:55 PM »

I have had my Keens for about 7 years and for walking thru rivers and over rocks etc they are the best. I also have some Crocs that i love and are fantastic for general camping etc with the back strap flipped up, with the heal strap down still very good in water etc. Both are great. Based on price tho the $50 Crocs are hard to beat.

Pete_R · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2012, 09:10:27 PM »

Any hiking boot or trail runner that is Goretex lined should keep the feet dry. I've got a pair of North Face trail runners which are Goretex lined -they keep my feet dry & have great soles

Disco EMU · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2012, 09:33:39 PM »

Cheap ass Dunlop Volleys!

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Crisp Image · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2012, 08:23:07 AM »

I just use my hiking boots. They are waterproof.
When the water gets in it does not escape

Regards
Crisp Image

Robbo · « **Reply #21 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:08:00 AM »

Yep! Dunlop Volleys are the go. Canvas top that dries out real quick and a sole that will grip to almost anything. Have used these successfully myself on many occassions. Big-W has them on special at the moment for around $18
Also, Don't use those "Crocs" they are very slippery when wet, i know because i had a very nasty incident while wearing a pair on a wet surface.

Cheers

Robbo

Blinky Bill · « **Reply #22 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:52:47 AM »

Quote from: wholehog on January 06, 2012, 11:44:46 AM

I meant Crocs the footwear.... Not the snappy snappy ones:)

Thanks for the clarification. My imagination was going into overdrive there for a moment.

Cheers - Wayne

Blinky Bill · « **Reply #23 on:** January 08, 2012, 10:00:37 AM »

Quote from: UTE 701 on January 06, 2012, 06:59:48 PM

I'm pretty sure these are going to be the next big thing ....

I saw them at A mart sports , at $ 40 which I think was half price at the time .

Retail name : Fila Skeletoes .

Those look something like Hi-tech Ninja shoes (tabi) that I saw the guys who fought Shintaro the Samurai wearing in the 60's on the afternoon TV series when I came home from school.

They look so amazing that I want a pair. But ....what are they actually designed to do?

mcbadger2 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 08, 2012, 12:14:03 PM »

A good pair of scuba diving boots.
the ones you use when using slide in fins. They cover up to your ankles as well for more protection. Slide on and zip up.
They are made of wet suit material and have a hard sole.
Any pro-dive/scuba diving shop sells them.

Mark

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