Kickers Booties
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Great Performance, Amazing Value
I used these booties for river boating, sea kayaking, boating, mangrove hikes, and windsurfing both throughout Asia and the United States. The sizing worked fine for me, though others recommend a 1/2 size down. I guess it depends on your foot length. They strap on very well, with an excellent sole that has ridges for good traction. Although sand and particulate matter can get stuck in the shoe, most of the job is done by tightening the back string (which can get a bit annoying, but you could always trim it or knot it again, or, as my friend and I did, tuck it into the shoe).
September 10, 2011
Great Value Booties
First the negatives - they do run 1/2 size too small. The other negative is that they drain (ie they retain water)
Now the positives:
Great value
Very very well made (all NRS items I have seen are)
Comfortable and do what they are meant to do - keep your feet warm
July 13, 2011
Kickers booties are great.
I needed a water shoe that would stay secure on my feet have a thick pad for walking on coral rock and be comfortable. These meet all my expectations. Very comfortable, the Velcro strap keeps them secure and water tight and they are very durable.
November 3, 2010
All day comfort, tho a little short to keep sand out in surf.
These boots are the best ever for kayaking in various conditions. Warm and damp inside of course, but comfortable enough to wear all day. Great traction on the rocks.
August 4, 2010
Too small and heavy
Unlike some others reviews, I didn't like these, and had to send them back. They were way too small, and I thought they were clunky and might not be a good fit in my low volume whitewater kayak.
June 19, 2010
Good Quality. Fits small.
No half sizes, thought a 9 would fit better, way too small. Have to return. Will order the size 10.
May 13, 2010
comfortable and functional
comfortable, snug fit, won't slip off in mud, durable, economical
March 25, 2010
Like a glove!
This is a great shoe for kayaking or any other water sport. It fits well and it is very comfortable. The front of the shoe has a reinforcement that comes in handy if you are planning on doing white water rafting because it will hold you feel very well against the bottom of the boat.
February 21, 2010
Great overall. Would highly recommend.
Used for boating and kayaking. Very comfortable. Easy on and off even when wet. Dry and do not smell. Love the padded bottom. Great for footing.
September 3, 2009
Great for kayaking
This is a great shoe for kayaking. Sole is stiff enough to keep firm contact with foot pedals. Walking on rocks or shells portaging is not a problem. Walks like a shoe.
August 28, 2009
Perfect for kayaking
Great water shoe for kayaking. Compact and flexible enough for allowing me to use my toes for the rudder controls yet sturdy enough to protect my feet from oyster shells. The velcro strap ensures no chance of losing a shoe when in pluff mud. Don't be without them!
August 10, 2009
NRS Booties - Great buy!
Love the feel of these booties. Great soles and nice fit. Excellent at keeping out small rocks. Definitely recommend!
July 29, 2009
great purchase!
I bought these for kayaking and they have surpassed my expectations. They are very comfortable and well made. The soles are flexible and I found them to grip very well even on slippery rocks. For the price, you cannot go wrong. Highly recommended.
July 6, 2009
Good shoe, no drainage
Well made shoe intelligently designed for a good fit. These are comfortable, and offer enough support for walking moderate distances. The sole is flexible enough to bend into a kayak, or to wear as a deck shoe, and is nicely grippy. It is also thick enough to protect feet from rocks debris etc and offers good insulation in cold water. However, the shoe does not drain, so if don't want your feet sloshing around in a cup of water, you will need to drain them each time you get out of the water. Not a big deal if you're, say, launching a boat, but more so if you're frequently in and out of the water.
June 25, 2009
They do the job
I used these for walking along the beach in Oregon and wading in tide pools. Really a nice shoe for that. It keeps the sand out and has decent traction. Some water does get trapped in the shoe so it could drain a little better. I made the mistake of hiking 1.5 miles through the forest to another beach with them on. My feet are still hurting from that. That's definitely not what they were made for though. Sizing was standard and fit is good.
June 2, 2009
perfect water shoe
This was my first water shoe and will be my last. Peformed flawlessly..
September 2, 2008
Very nice water shoes.
Great shoes for the water. Very nice adjustable fit. Very comfortable. Looking forward to using on HI vacation.
February 3, 2007
4 star +
The boots are sturdy and of high quality and are very comfortable to wear.
February 1, 2006
Great!!!
I had the Kicker Booties on for up to 10 hours at a time and I had no discomfort whatsoever. I definately recommend them for any canoe trip.
March 14, 2005
i love these
I love these, they fit great and are very comfortable. Nothing gets in the sides either, which has often been a problem for me - with narrow feet and ankles - no rocks or sand sloshing around the bottom makes for a more more enjoyable time.
January 24, 2005
If the shoe fits . . . wear it.
Nice shoe for PWC riding.
June 23, 2004
better than I expected
These booties are great, very comfortable and easily adjustabe with strap and ankle cord. I put them on and wore them around the casa they were so comfortable.
January 20, 2004
