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bushbum
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all day canoe shoes.
Feb 16th, 2011 at 6:35am
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Im looking for some shoes I can wear all day.  Not just in the canoe, and not just on portages.  Im wanting something that I can wear from sun up to sun down.  I've been looking at the Teva water shoes, and the Chota's.  On my last trip I tried the hiking boot thing and I dont like the constant soaked feet.  I've also tried the cheap open toed sandal and that worked pretty good except for the busted toes.  By the way I have sized 15 feet so they have to be big.  any suggestions or info is appreciated.
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Ryan......
  
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Reply #1 - Feb 16th, 2011 at 1:39pm
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see the "Portage Boot Recommendations" thread below


I wear my OTB boots all day - they drain well and dry reasonably quickly
  
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Reply #2 - Feb 16th, 2011 at 2:03pm
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has anyone tried LL Bean Explorer?
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at 59.00 was just about to pull the trigger on em.
  
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Reply #3 - Feb 16th, 2011 at 2:37pm
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I'm another OTB guy - Abyss - but in any case, I would strongly advise a second pair to wear in camp which lets your primary pair dry and gives your feet a breather.  I love Keen Newports as a second shoe.  With the toe protection and sturdy soles they can double as a portage shoe in a pinch.
  
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Reply #4 - Feb 16th, 2011 at 3:07pm
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I need a pair of boots too.
so many have the OTB Abyss and I wonder how they compare to Chota Q Trekkers. Looks like the OTB drain much better and the sole looks like it might have better grip on terrain.
  
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Reply #5 - Feb 16th, 2011 at 7:08pm
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Any kind of neoprene shoe, like Chota mukluks, would be wet feet.

Not sure you can avoid wet feet.  Anything that's going to protect you from a soaker stepping in water is going to soak you with sweat.

Your best bet is sandals.  Keene makes good ones that protect your toes.
  
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Reply #6 - Feb 16th, 2011 at 7:25pm
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I might be the only one but I still really like the chota Mukluks. Up to the top of your shin soaker protection and very light and comfortable. I will always wear them to the Quetico. I have never really felt baked in them either.

I'm going to give the OTB boots a go in WCPP due in large part to Mat suggesting them. Some folk said they basically fell apart. This should be a good test. I have seam sealed the stitching already but might consider bringing some cable ties just in case.

The two easiest ways to crash and burn on portage trails IMO is to front pack or wear sandals. Sandals are good for camp or all day paddling only. Although I must confess I would be tempted to run the hydro guides I picked up recently. Very solid for a sandal..........good back up shoe in any event should the much touted OTB boots disintegrate.
  
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Reply #7 - Feb 16th, 2011 at 9:51pm
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Salomon Techamphibian 2

I have a pair wear them all summer and they have been to QT 3 times and have taken everything I have thrown at them. Light Dry fast comfrotable. I wear socks whenwith them when portaging and with out socks the rest of the time. 

3 years for any shoe in extreme conditions for me is fantastic. 250  and over 6' .  Check these out before you make your final decision.
  
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Reply #8 - Feb 16th, 2011 at 10:04pm
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mastertangler wrote on Feb 16th, 2011 at 7:25pm:
I might be the only one but I still really like the chota Mukluks...


I've been thinking of them for my May trip. I think DD wears them too for cold water trips. I was looking for them and there are I believe three styles... I'm wondering which style you all wear. And it doesn't appear 'copia has chota products... Am I wrong? They have some but it's like they are clearing em out.
  
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Reply #9 - Feb 17th, 2011 at 3:12am
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I know it is innevitable to get wet feet. pulling the canoe in and such, but I want to avoid the complete all day soaking that ya get from hiking boots.  Im diggin those shoes that Salted leech posted.  Thats similar to what im looking for.  I tend to go barefoot in camp, I know I shouldnt but I do.
Thanks for all the input
Ryan......
  
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