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SPERRY TOPSIDER SON-R PING BUCKLE
$90 /
www.sperrytopsider.com
See with your feet! That’s Sperry’s brag on SON-R technology, a design that uses anatomically placed sole pods for enhanced sensory feedback. Does it work? Better than barefoot—the Ping water shoe is incredibly lightweight, cushioned and protective where it counts, but doesn’t get in the way of tactile sensation. This amphibian footwear features a Hydro-Grip rubber outsole, internal drainage and breathable hydrophobic mesh. Simply put, in and out of kayak comfort. PAUL LEBOWITZ
B COLUMBIA DRAINMAKER
$79 /
www.columbia.com
So you want a water shoe, but not a shoe full of water? Columbia’s got just the ticket in the Drainmaker. With perforated footbeds, these bad boys drain water from the sole, and the breathable quick-dry uppers ensure soggy shoes are a thing of the past. Light as a pair of socks, supportive as a running shoe, they feature Wet Grip outsoles to keep you from slipping when pulling your ‘yak over the slippery stuff. Comes in bold men’s and women’s styles. BRIAN COPE
C VINCERE SPORTS SAND SOCKS
$15-25 /
www.sandsocks.net
Nothing beats fishing barefooted out of the ‘yak, right? Not true! Barefooting has its high points, but they are lost when it’s time to hop out onto the hot sand, mushy grass or slimy shoreline. That’s what Sand Socks are for! With ultrathin soles that protect your feet without the bulk of shoes, these ain’t cotton socks with rubber bottoms. High quality lycra with wetsuit threading ensures fast-drying comfort and durability, and offers a UPF factor of 50. Multiple colors and sizes. BRIAN COPE
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COSTA DEL MAR HARPOON $149-249 /
www.costadelmar.com
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At one time, every angler needed a harpoon. You can get by without one now, but you won’t want to once you try these shades. The nylon frames and sturdy hinges border on indestructible, and the glasses are as comfortable as they are stylish. The 580 glass lenses eliminate bad light and boost happy wavelengths. The sharpness and definition will make you forget you’re wearing shades. Available with prescription lenses too. Polarized? Of course! BRIAN COPE
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HOBIE POLARIZED HERITAGE SERIES
$70-190 /
www.hobiepolarized.com C
Shield out unwanted sun and focus on the fish. The Hobie Polarized Heritage Series offers a wide variety of lenses for varied applications. Choose Green Mirror for stalking the flats, or roll with the Sightmaster at dawn or dusk. The frames are rugged and lightweight at the same time, with flex hinges that offer a perfect fit. The thin, lightweight and durable borosilicate glass lenses feature high quality polarization. Fish can try to camouflage themselves in the grass, but it won’t work. Pictured, the stylish El Capitan. JOHN DONOHUE
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PHOTO: DAVID MCCLEAF
PHOTO: PAUL LEBOWITZ
PHOTO: BRIAN COPE
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