NRS Desperado Sock
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9 Reviews
Sizing ChartNRS Desperado Sock
The Desperado Sock is the solution for boaters trying to fit into today's low-volume kayaks, offering enough protection for put-ins and portages. Comfortable fitted lycra upper combined with 3-mm neoprene padding in the toes and heel for in-the-boat protection. 1.5-mm rubber sole for traction, flexibility and feel. The perfect sock for boaters looking for maximum comfort with minimum bulk.
These shoes are running snug - If you are in between sizes or have wide feet you may want to consider the next size larger.
- 1.5-mm sole
- 2-mm neoprene
- These shoes are running snug - If you are in between sizes or have wide feet you may want to consider the next size larger.
9 Reviews - NRS: Desperado Sock
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Anonymous - 2009-05-22Very comfortable sock
This sock is extremely durable yet very comfortable. I have a wide foot, but this sock fits great and is stable while walking.
Anonymous - 2008-10-20this is one tough sock!
I've had mine for two years and they're still going strong. Not only do they feel good in the boat, I've used them for multi-mile hikes through some pretty rugged portages and they show no signs of wear except for slight thinning in the soles. I've been through quite a few brands of paddling footwear- I find these babies nothing short of amazing - after all, these are supposed to be just socks!
Anonymous - 2006-12-28outstanding sock!
best wet watersock I ever owned. good for low volume boatsand large feet
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9 Reviews - NRS: Desperado Sock
Anonymous - 2009-05-22Very comfortable sock
This sock is extremely durable yet very comfortable. I have a wide foot, but this sock fits great and is stable while walking.
Anonymous - 2008-10-20this is one tough sock!
I've had mine for two years and they're still going strong. Not only do they feel good in the boat, I've used them for multi-mile hikes through some pretty rugged portages and they show no signs of wear except for slight thinning in the soles. I've been through quite a few brands of paddling footwear- I find these babies nothing short of amazing - after all, these are supposed to be just socks!
Anonymous - 2006-12-28outstanding sock!
best wet watersock I ever owned. good for low volume boatsand large feet
Ron - 2006-01-30They are great when your regular paddling shoe won't fit
The have much more support than the rodeo socks when walking on rocks or standing in the current
Richard - 2004-08-22worked well at isle royale
kept my feet warm and comfortable on our isle royale trip in mid to late August 2004. A good product at a good price.
Ezio - 2006-10-23Best available shoe to fit in low volume boats.
I play kayak polo and have to fit in a carbon/kevlar boat the size of a slalom kayak. Regular neoprene socks wear against the kevlar hull in a few weeks, and don't provide protection while walking through the parking lot and the grass to the water's edge. Other kayaking boots have too much rubber on their soles, and this makes them bulky and not flexible, thus hard to fit inside a small boat. The Desperado sock is the best available compromise between walking and boating comfort for people that routinely paddle low volume boats.
John - 2005-05-25I like 'em
A littly cushier on the sole than I was expecting. That extra is welcomed when walking around outside the kayak. I used to wear rodeo socks, but I think that I've made a good switch.
Anonymous - 2005-02-22Good Solution to a Painful Problem
Because of our really foul weather in Southern California, I have only had a couple of chances to wear my new NRS Desperado Socks. But my initial impression is very positive.
They were acquired to address a unique problem. I took delivery of a new surf kayak in early January. The design of this particular kayak left very limited room for my feet. At first I tried a pair of water booties, but because of the fairly inflexible sole, I could not wedge my feet into the available space. Next I tried to go barefoot, but quickly discovered that the rough interior surface of the kayak rubbed the skin raw on my toes.
It dawned on me that white water kayakers must have a similar challenge in their super-short boats. A scan of the footwear used by the WW crew revealed several options. I selected the NRS Desperado Sock and I think I've found the solution to my problem.
The Desperado Sock is flexible enough to allow me to wedge my feet into the tight recesses of my new kayak while at the same time, providing enough protection to keep my feet from abrading on the sides of the boat. It also affords enough padding to permit a relatively comfortable traverse over a rocky coastline.
My only objection...and a minor one at that...is the color scheme of these particular socks. My choices were light gray with either orange or baby blue panels. What ever happened to good old basic black?
Anonymous - 2006-01-28Poor Design for Fit
NRS says that these socks fit snug, to buy a size up if your shoe size is a 'half' size. Even doing that, these socks fit too tight in length, jamming the toes.
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Sizing Chart
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's | 3-4 | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 |
| Women's | 4-5 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-12 | 13-14 |
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Women's | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Offered in colors: Blue/ Grey, Red/ Grey and Orange/ Grey. Available sizes, while supplies last, include size xxs, size xs, size small, size medium, size large, size extra large, size extra extra large and size xxxl: xxs, xs, s, m, l, xl, xxl, xxxl.
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