Waterproof shoe suggestions

alucard0822 · Sep 16, 2017

I'm a Merrell fan. They have waterproof and ventilator versions of many shoes, I bought a couple pairs of both types of Moabs. They hold up well, the sticky rubber soles wear out before the shoes come apart. The ventilators are nice and breathe very well, . The waterproof are a bit stuffy in hot weather, still better than solid leather or rubber boots, but I use them in cooler weather, Usually get a couple years out of a pair.

Uncle Duke · Sep 16, 2017

You might get away with your favorite leather beater shoes treated with applications of mink oil. Might be worth a try, especially if your feet are hard to fit.

Bikebreath · Sep 16, 2017

I like my Gore-Tex Salmon hikers. But it's not just shoes that matter to me, I'm sold on lightweight wool socks, all year round. Wool will keep your feet warm even when your feet are wet, will wick moisture from your feet when it's hot out and keep your feet more dry. My feet don't smell as bad with wool as they do with cotton, or synthetic materials. YMMV

smokey · Sep 16, 2017

Mark75H said:
Too many reviews of the wide Merrells say they aren't wide enough for us EE/EEE guys. Its not all about length

Swing by a merrell store(arundel mills has one) or a dsw and try some on. MOABs and FSTs both have a generous toebox, especially their wide sizes. Theyve also got excellent traction and cushioning. Being on hardwood floor running around teaching elementary PE, I beat up my feet. I tried mizunos, brooks, and asics. The asics and merrell moab/fst are the only ones that dont give me horrible heel pain.

jjbduke2004 · Sep 16, 2017

Mark75H said:
Too many reviews of the wide Merrells say they aren't wide enough for us EE/EEE guys. Its not all about length

I wear 14 Wide Merrells and am usually 13 EEEE in New Balance. They seem to fit fine.

New Balance has a line of hiking shoes and country walking shoes that are lighter than full on hikers. Many of these are Gore-tex lined for water resistance.

kenpo333 · Sep 16, 2017

alucard0822 said:
I'm a Merrell fan. They have waterproof and ventilator versions of many shoes, I bought a couple pairs of both types of Moabs. They hold up well, the sticky rubber soles wear out before the shoes come apart. The ventilators are nice and breathe very well, . The waterproof are a bit stuffy in hot weather, still better than solid leather or rubber boots, but I use them in cooler weather, Usually get a couple years out of a pair.

Love merrells. Their waterproff mocs are great as well

Mike · Sep 16, 2017

Mark75H said:
Too many reviews of the wide Merrells say they aren't wide enough for us EE/EEE guys. Its not all about length

On zappos.com you can filter by width, among other criteria. Free shipping and free returns if you're not happy with them. Prices seem in line with any other place.

K31 · Sep 16, 2017

FrankOceanXray said:
Muck Boots.

+3 and I wear 5E 6E

The only thing is, don't get the shortest ones, get the ones that are about ankle high at least.

dontpanic · Sep 16, 2017

Keens are waterproof,and very comfortable. My lo rise hiking shoes have lasted a couple of years now. My work boots usually last about 6 months of 10 hour days on concrete floors.

All Keens are cut wide. I basically have paddle feet and Merrils killed me. Keens have been great.

JoeRinMD · Sep 16, 2017

dontpanic said:
Keens are waterproof,and very comfortable. My lo rise hiking shoes have lasted a couple of years now. My work boots usually last about 6 months of 10 hour days on concrete floors.

All Keens are cut wide. I basically have paddle feet and Merrils killed me. Keens have been great.

Another fellow traveler here with extra wide feet. My wife calls the "Fred Flintstone feet". Keens have been a godsend for comfortable hiking and winter boots. I have a pair of light hikers for weekend wear and then a very warm pair of water-resistant/proof boots that I wear when running the showblower. I've never had a boots which just felt right as soon as I put them on.

JoeR

Speed3 · Sep 16, 2017

Mark75H said:
Nice shoe, would work if I could wear a D width.

I'm a EEE and have to go a 1/2 size up, maybe worth a try if you can try them on.

If not, Mucks are the way to get with wide feet.

outrider58 · Sep 16, 2017

Mark75H · Sep 16, 2017

outrider58 said:

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