Class V river shoes

[zenofww]

Save your money and go buy some vans. Ive spent 60-80 bucks every season on a pair of "river shoes." none of which last anymore that 1 season. last year I bought some high-top vans for 30$ and I will get at least 2 years out of these. vans original honeycomb style sole is super grippy and if you are hiking to a river they have a nice thick sole for hiking. and the high top protects your ankles.

[erdvm1]

HANDS DOWN!! The KEEN Hood River Boot. .... In pictures it looks similar to other river shoes....That does not do it justice. Hold one and I'm sure you'll buy it
http://www.keenfootwear.com/pdp_page.cfm?productID=233

[twitch]

Creeking Shoes:

Merrell Water Pro - Muy Bueno. If you don't mind the low top action and possibly have a neoprene bootie or bootie from your dry suit (to keep you warm), these are extremely good choices. Great rubber, siped outsoles, tons of ways for the water to drain out. Straps will keep your kicks where they need to be, on your feet.

Teva Gamma Pro - Same idea as the Water Pro, not as well built but still gets the job done. Low top also and no insulation. Dirt gets in a little more than on the Water Pro.

Keen Hood River Boot - Sticky Rubber Outsole with built in drainage. Neoprene upper for warmth, dual straps to keep it on the foot. Mid height.
There are also 2 other versions of it - I'm always thinking Colorado conditions, but there are these as well:

Hood River Shoe
Hood River II

As for BOOTIES, Count, the P2 should not be considered a true creeking piece. It's a little minimal so far as retension, support, and safety go. There most certainly are good creeking booties such as the Tokatee and other high top booties with stiffened outsoles for walking, but I would caution against believing that a neoprene bootie is a creeking shoe. Hopefully something will come along to fill that gap between bootie and shoe soon. RyGuy, you working on anything?

[danger]

has anyone tried these:
Sperry Top-Sider=

[twitch]

Remove the bungee lacing from the equation and I think it's a decent piece. Bungees = easy way for that thing to come off your foot.

Sperry invented siping......

[atom]

I've been using the KEEN Hood River Boot in my Mega Rocker and it is doing great. Super tuff sole with great toe protection for when you are scrambling around the river shore. The two straps around the ankle area hold the bootie on great. The bootie also looks like it would hold a cold PBR pretty well for that "hopefully" occasional bootie beer. Plus they look cool.
Keen Footwear - Product Detail Page
ps, I am not sponsored by Keen
adios, Atom..

[vaultman14]

i have the hood river from keen and they are the best, comfy, warm amd they look good, nad the rubber on the bottom is super sticky.
josh

[progers]

Five-Ten's Water Tennie (Holey Shit!) - Burliest shoe i've used. Super comfy, you can hike and portage the crap out of them. The're super sticky on slick rock, stay locked onto your feet no matter what. Get em' quick, they stopped making them.

NRS Attack - Solid choice for an all around shoe, mine fit in a playboat, and are burly enough for creekin'. Good price, but fall apart after a year of abuse. Good grip, warmth, and enough support.

Teva Gamma's - Suck a fatty. Horrible traction, painful without socks, and fall apart.

[Curtis_Elwood]

Originally Posted by progers

Five-Ten's Water Tennie (Holey Shit!) - Burliest shoe i've used. Super comfy, you can hike and portage the crap out of them. The're super sticky on slick rock, stay locked onto your feet no matter what. Get em' quick, they stopped making them.

Definitely. I've got some serious vertical feet logged on mine hiking into and out of the black canyon multiple times. Had them for two years now and still going strong. Super sticky and burly. They don't make them any more, but they're still out there. If you have really big or small feet, 5.10 has them on their website for half-price.

[lotsawater]

Sperry Topsiders are the bomb

I love when I'm out kayaking and I can say "These Yachting shoes are Superb"

Seriously though: I've been give a pair to test out this year and they are the shit! I am very hard on gear, and I've done a lot of hiking in them already this year. They have a sturdy sole that drains, and no laces to come untied. I also like the sole.

Most "shoes" were not designed to be comfortable bare foot, these are the exception.

Just my 2 cents.