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1. Astral Loyak Slim enough to shove in a kayak but stylish enough to wear
around town, Astral’s new Loyak is a cross between a minimalist running shoe and a slipper. Discrete drainage holes in the heel
and toe make the Loyak a good boating shoe that still looks good on the street, in keeping with the 2015 trend of performance
footwear with a casual style. Check out Astral’s new Hiyak for a similar look in more supportive boot-style high tops.
$79.95 |
www.astraldesigns.com 2. NRS Crush
We love knowing we won’t destroy our shoes by stepping on the
heel. The Crush can switch between slip-on sandal and full on shoe without worry. Pictured here in women’s grey and men’s blue, both
colors come with interchangeable laces and a soft interior for barefoot comfort. The simple design means they feel light when wet and easily transition to an everyday street shoe. An Idaho-shaped tread pattern shows NRS’ pride in its home state with every wet, muddy footprint.
$79.95 |
www.nrs.com 3. Sperry Top-Sider SON-R Flex Performance ballet flats? It took us a while to come around 5
to the idea, but Sperry’s new design won us over for riverside comfort—we love being barefoot but hate stepping on broken beer bottles. The outsole provides solid protection but is slim enough that you could bend these shoes in half
and put them in your pocket. We also like that the synthetic fabric doesn’t get gross when we stick wet feet in them.
$75 |
www.sperrytopsider.com 4. KEEN Class 5
KEEN’s signature toe protection keeps our piggies safe on shore and in the water. We were worried the soft microfiber uppers
would take on the odor of aged cheese, but eliminating foot stank is easy since all of KEEN’s water sandals are machine washable. A bungee tightens the overall size, and a Velcro heel strap dials
in fit to keep these shoes secure. Size up if you’re ordering online and can’t try them on—we found this pair to have a slim fit.
$100 |
www.keenfootwear.com 5. ZEMgear H2O Team
Our favorite feature of the H2O Team is the reliable strap—
pull them tight over the ankle and around the heel and you’ll never see these shoes wash away. They have a grippy sole
so you won’t slip on wet rocks and are slim enough to fit in a kayak comfortably. We think the flashy zebra stripes are an
improvement on traditional black neoprene booties and they’re available with a variety of colorful, interchangeable straps.
$79.99 |
www.zemgear.com 6. Chaco OutCross Web Shoe A sturdy upper and Vibram outsole make the OutCross Web
Shoe a reliable choice for river dwellers. They provide excellent traction and arch support that sets them apart in terms of
all day comfort—the river-ready version of a light hiker. The Z-shaped webbing strap that cinches these shoes to fit is
similar to a classic pair of Chaco sandals, making them a great option to grab when you need something with closed toes.
3 $120 |
www.chacos.com 7. Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel
Fabric that has absorbed water will weigh you down, so even sandal straps can use a dose of waterproofing from time to time. This gel comes in a bottle with a sponge top for easy
application on shoes or sandals, and boosts the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of your footwear to keep moisture from penetrating the fabric. Bonus: it’ll give your shoes a good clean and fend off that nasty smell you know too well.
$8.50 |
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