Boating Footwear Buyers Guide
Be it camping, hiking, or boating, good footwear is vital to ensure safety and comfort. It is essential that you have the right kind of
boating shoes available in a variety of price ranges, but how you chose the right pair depends on the features you are looking for.
Types of Boating Shoes
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canvas deck shoes.
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Machine Washable Deck Shoes: These shoes can be popped into the washing machine when dirty, but you will have to check for any dye leaking problems.
Factors to Consider
A good pair of deck shoes should not only fit you snugly but also make you feel comfortable. Depending on where you go boating, you will have to consider a few factors before picking a pair of boating shoes.
* '''Suitability''': Comfort and stylish look go in hand in hand when choosing topsiders.
* '''Waterresistant. It is obvious that by working on decks and docks your shoes will be exposed to water and unless they have good water resistance, your feet remain unprotected. Wet shoes are also home to bacteria, germs, and fungi and you might even develop trench feet.
* '''Slipskid soles would be great.
* '''Durability''': Being prone to water conditions, it is always advisable to check the durability of the boating footwear.
Tips
When it comes to boating you necessarily need footwear which will meet the demands of the sport. Keep the following in mind:
* Low profile footwear is nice as you can easily slip into it.
* You can get footwear which is bothfunctional as well as fashionable.
* Shoes with solid sole offer good slip protection.
Quick Picks
Related Guides
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Shoes
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Clothing Accessories
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Women’s Shoes
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Running Shoes
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Sports and Recreation
External Links
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ShoesThatFit.com: An article on how to care for your shoes.
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AegeanSailing.com: A blog on the perfect boating footwear.
