Wading Boots

[atvaholic]

Hi,

I have a pair of wading boots that I normally use, but I am going on a backpacking trip and need to conserve as much room as I can.

Would these work over top of my waders?
[url "http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Promate-3mm-Neoprene-Scuba-Dive-Snorkeling-Fishing-Water-Sports-Zipper-Boots-/370545179282?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item9503ea8ae2"]http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Promate-3mm-Neoprene-Scuba-Dive-Snorkeling-Fishing-Water-Sports-Zipper-Boots-/370545179282?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item9503ea8ae2[/url]

Here are the fins I have (made to fit over your boot)

[url "http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-OUTCAST-fins-fly-fishing-float-tubes-/251007703552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a71399a00"]http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-OUTCAST-fins-fly-fishing-float-tubes-/251007703552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a71399a00[/url]


Thanks!
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[albinotrout]

The boots you show are all that I use. They will work fine. In fact I prefer them over any other boot. [cool] Last year I did some back packing and found that these fins worked really well and they are light too.

[url "http://creekcompany.com/product.php?productid=16137&cat=250&page=1"]http://creekcompany.com/product.php?productid=16137&cat=250&page=1[/url]



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[flygoddess]

I have never owned those boots, but I know several do. If Albino has tried those boots with those fins, then there you go.
I think the hard plastic heel on those fins would hurt with a soft boot. I have those fins and used them for many years and they literally wore out three pairs of boots at the heel. Plus you say hiking, how comfortable will they be for that?
Those boots look more like FLATS boots. They are fine with scuba style fins.

I have seen soft boots that can work better. They actually have rubber at the heel for the fins
http://www.basspro.com/World-Wide-Sports...5184/54495

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?...ds-_-83094

some other choices maybe

http://www.geartrade.com/item/200462

http://www.basspro.com/RedHeadreg;-Dogwo..._THUMBNAIL


Again, Albino says he uses "both" of them so maybe I am out in left field.
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[TubeDude]

[cool][#0000ff]Both he divers' booties and the fins will work. Lots of tubers (myself included) only use the divers boots and not heavier wading shoes.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]BUT....I would not buy either without being able to try them on for fit. The booties need to be able to pull on over your waders...comfortably. And the fins also need to fit snugly but not too tightly over the booties. Too tight and you will get constriction. Too loose and you will lose a fin.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]And don't just wear the fins over your foot pocket on stockingfoot waders. You DO need the boots both for protection while walking on rough surfaces and for protection against the fins tearing up the back of the foot portion of your waders.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]On a personal note, I hate those fins. Tried a pair once and found them to be much less efficient than the divers fins I now use. But as with all gear items it is always a matter of personal preference and we all have different styles and opinions.[/#0000ff]
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[atvaholic]

Thanks for the replies:

Flygoddess: I will not be portaging with the boots on. It will be a rough portage, bush, rocks the whole works so I will wear a decent hiking shoe to get there, but will use the neoprene boots when im in the water.

Tubedude. The idea is I would wear the neoprene shoes over top of my stocking foot waders - To protect the waders themselves. Is this ok?

I hear you about the fins. I have nothing to compare them to, but it seems like a lot of work to get around the lake. Thought it was my technique..?
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[TubeDude]

"Tubedude. The idea is I would wear the neoprene shoes over top of my stocking foot waders - To protect the waders themselves. Is this ok?"

[cool][#0000ff]Perzackly. That's why my advice to be sure you are getting them large enough. It will usually require booties two or three sizes larger than your normal shoe size...or larger. That's why you need to try before you buy.[/#0000ff]

[#0000ff]One suggestion is to get low cut booties, rather than the zip up sides. Easier to get on and off but plenty secure...if you have the right size. And if they are a bit tough to pull on you can make a short slit in the top without ruining the booties.[/#0000ff]

[#0000ff]Another option is the inexpensive water shoes. See the Buyers Guide section for pics and prices.[/#0000ff]

[#0000ff]Still another option is a cheap pair of low cut tennies...or similar. Again, get them large enough to hold everything you plan to stuff into them.[/#0000ff]
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[orvis1]

I use the creek company fins for the same reason they fit well in a backpack. I roll up the waters and stuff them in a bag with my aqua shoes as well. You will do fine with both of them, but once I had to hike 2 miles in aqua shoes not a great experience you will feel every rock!
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[flygoddess]

All I can add is I have used those fins for years, still have them. I also have the Back Pack model that Albino showed you. Same fin, just the uppers are different.
I do hike in on occasion, but I wear regular wading boots (non felt sole) That is one reason I am now looking at Korkers. Get the best for one price, a good hiking boot and a good float tube boot, no packing extra. Those Redington would serve the same way, and at $40. []
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[kochanut]

bingo! dint skimp on boots. if your feet hurt after hiking/fishing in them your day is going to suck. Simms guide boots offer perfect support and comfort for long hikes (in my opinion). as vfar as fins go they are right on the money again. those fins fit well in a pack and weigh less then a pound for the pair i believe.
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