IN THE HATCH
GET A GRIP On and off the water, these clever kicks conquer all your paddling environs
Teva Original Universal Woolrich $65 |
www.teva.com
Mainstream’s latest fashion trend is a former fashion faux pas. Like most of the paddlers we know, we’ve been pairing socks and sandals when the weather gets chilly since long before this contraband combo was hip. To mark its 30th anniversary, Teva brought back its original webbing sandal— available in over a dozen throwback colors—and teamed up with Woolrich to make it even easier to wear your favorite sandals with matching wool socks.
BEST FOR: Retro Cool
Keen Uneek $100 |
www.keenfootwear.com
Paddlers and preppers have more in common than a love of remote islands. Both will appreciate these minimalist shoes from Keen. Pairing a sturdy and supportive footbed with uppers woven from two 8-mm paracords, the Uneek takes a simple survival tool and turns it into a comfortable water shoe with a style all its own. We liked these shoes best for warm waters and sandy beaches, where the cords’ open weave doesn’t trap the grit.
BEST FOR: Survivalist Steeze 72 | ADVENTURE KAYAK
Cushe Slipper II $65 |
www.cushe.com
The cushy, almost weightless feel of this canvas slip-on has made it our go-to shoe for around camp and around town. Pull on these soft-tops for a near-naked fit, or step on the crushable heel for the plushest slippers we’ve worn without bunny ears. Cushe’s thick, ultralight outsole has a slightly
rounded profile to put a spring in your step and ride over roots and rocks. BEST FOR: Lounging
NRS Crush $80 |
www.nrs.com
Thanks to its soft, step-down heel, the Crush serves double-duty as a casual slip-on and rugged water shoe. In slick, uneven terrain, we appreciated the super-grippy outsole and foot-hugging fit. Tough, water-repellant Cordura uppers are bone-dry after just a few minutes of sunshine and, even better, shield your feet from stones, sticks and sand. These are our favorite summer footwear for protecting delicate drysuit socks.
BEST FOR: Tricky Terrain
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