What SHOES do you wear?

[MusicMan]

I`m tired of having soggy feet lol!



Ive been looking into boots as a possible option, except for about 9 months out of the year i wear shorts (i live in Az). So i figured shorts and boots might look funny. I find the water doesn`t get in from the bottom of my shoes but more so from the top..maybe from a wet mitt dripping on them or when rinsing the car etc.

So just wondering what you guys wear that looks cool but doesn`t cost an arm and a leg. And dont say flip flops!

[SeaJays]

I`m tired of having soggy feet lol!



Ive been looking into boots as a possible option, except for about 9 months out of the year i wear shorts (i live in Az). So i figured shorts and boots might look funny. I find the water doesn`t get in from the bottom of my shoes but more so from the top..maybe from a wet mitt dripping on them or when rinsing the car etc.

So just wondering what you guys wear that looks cool but doesn`t cost an arm and a leg. And dont say flip flops!



I went in search of some shoes over the summer...most responses were crocs or flip flops. Which I won`t wear while detailing. Crocs I don`t like and flip flops I slip out of when they get wet.



Oakley makes water friendly shoes. They basically are meant to drain. I haven`t picked myself up some yet, but thinking about it when summer comes around again. Here`s the link...



Oakley BOTTLECAPâ„¢ | Oakley Store (http://www.oakley.com/products/bottlecap/10080-001)

[MusicMan]

I went in search of some shoes over the summer...most responses were crocs or flip flops. Which I won`t wear while detailing. Crocs I don`t like and flip flops I slip out of when they get wet.



Oakley makes water friendly shoes. They basically are meant to drain. I haven`t picked myself up some yet, but thinking about it when summer comes around again. Here`s the link...



Oakley BOTTLECAPâ„¢ | Oakley Store (http://www.oakley.com/products/bottlecap/10080-001)



I think i remember you making a post about them. I wouldn`t wear crocks if they were the last shoes on the planet so i feel you there lol. Flip flops are just disaster shoes. I wear em out here around the house but id hate to go to a job wearing them...plus they make my back and feet hurt cause they have NO support.



Those shoes look cool..$80 is a little pricey..but they`re sold out!

[TLMitchell]

I`ve been wearing Topsiders as they`re fairly impervious to water with good anti skid properties. Since I`m in and out of the house a lot a slipon is convenient. Lack of support kills my feet and ankles after working on concrete for extended periods.



Someone in another thread was touting these:



Santa Cruz - Black / Men`s - Slip On Non-Skid Shoe - Shoes For Crews (http://www.shoesforcrews.com/sfc3/index.cfm?changeWebsite=US_en&route=c_store.viewDetailsOfProduct&partnumber=6044)



Just got delivered yesterday and I haven`t had the opportunity for a real action trial but I have to say they`re one of the most comfy shoes I`ve ever worn! Great support with cushioned, contoured insoles. Yeah, they`re kinda fugly.... construction appears that they`ll do well around water and the anti skid properties are such that if you stop quick you may end up on your nose. Pretty reasonably priced as well.



TL

[MusicMan]

I`ve been wearing Topsiders as they`re fairly impervious to water with good anti skid properties. Since I`m in and out of the house a lot a slipon is convenient. Lack of support kills my feet and ankles after working on concrete for extended periods.



Someone in another thread was touting these:



Santa Cruz - Black / Men`s - Slip On Non-Skid Shoe - Shoes For Crews (http://www.shoesforcrews.com/sfc3/index.cfm?changeWebsite=US_en&route=c_store.viewDetailsOfProduct&partnumber=6044)



Just got delivered yesterday and I haven`t had the opportunity for a real action trial but I have to say they`re one of the most comfy shoes I`ve ever worn! Great support with cushioned, contoured insoles. Yeah, they`re kinda fugly.... construction appears that they`ll do well around water and the anti skid properties are such that if you stop quick you may end up on your nose. Pretty reasonably priced as well.



TL



hahah yeah they are kinda fugly...but its for work so i could sacrifice SOME aesthetic appeal. Let me know how they work, price is doable...i like black...i could wear these with pants and shorts....woudl you wear socks with them or no?

[justin30513]

Im a flip flop guy in the summer.

Spring and fall I wear these.....

Columbia® Mid Shasta Ridgeâ„¢ Omni-Techâ„¢ Waterproof Hiking Shoes for Men - Bungee Cord/Honey Mustard | Bass Pro Shops (http://www.basspro.com/Columbia-Mid-Shasta-Ridge-OmniTech-Waterproof-Hiking-Shoes-for-Men-Bungee-Cord/Honey-Mustard/product/10212629/119753)

For winter and pressure washing I have some heavy duty Goretex Thinsulated boots.

[David Fermani]

My all time favorite detailing shoes are Crocs. They actually make some that are quite different then the cookie cutter ones everyone wears. They allow your feet to breathe, are super comfortable, are pretty cheap and last probably 2-3 years. Crocs (http://www.crocs.com/home/homepage,default,pg.html)

[imported_dfazekas]

Flip flops in the summer and water proof boots of some sort in the winter.

[MusicMan]

My all time favorite detailing shoes are Crocs. They actually make some that are quite different then the cookie cutter ones everyone wears. They allow your feet to breathe, are super comfortable, are pretty cheap and last probably 2-3 years. Crocs (http://www.crocs.com/home/homepage,default,pg.html)



Well you`re making me eat my words man, a couple of those aren`t bad. Not sure id buy them...but i gotta admit they are an option now lol...the specialist doesn`t look horrible...you got any particular ones you like

[Driven Auto Detail]

With 5 back surgeries under my belt, good supportive shoes are of the utmost importance to me. That being said, I want something that`s going to keep my feet warm & dry as well. I generally buy shoes with a Gortex lining like The North Face Hedgehog (http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-footwear/men-39-s-hedgehog-gtx-xcr-iii.html?from=subCat&variationId=JX1).

[David Fermani]

Well you`re making me eat my words man, a couple of those aren`t bad. Not sure id buy them...but i gotta admit they are an option now lol...the specialist doesn`t look horrible...you got any particular ones you like



I have these:



Crocs (http://www.crocs.com/crocs-yukon-sport/10931,default,pd.html?cid=30Q&cgid=men-footwear-casual)



Crocs (http://www.crocs.com/crocs-mesa-fisherman/11300,default,pd.html?cid=23E&cgid=men-footwear-clogs)

[MusicMan]

With 5 back surgeries under my belt, good supportive shoes are of the utmost importance to me. That being said, I want something that`s going to keep my feet warm & dry as well. I generally buy shoes with a Gortex lining like The North Face Hedgehog (http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/mens-footwear/men-39-s-hedgehog-gtx-xcr-iii.html?from=subCat&variationId=JX1).



ooo, those are nice. Pricey, but nice. How long have you had them and how do they hold up under heavy wear n` tear?




I have these:



Crocs (http://www.crocs.com/crocs-yukon-sport/10931,default,pd.html?cid=30Q&cgid=men-footwear-casual)



Crocs (http://www.crocs.com/crocs-mesa-fisherman/11300,default,pd.html?cid=23E&cgid=men-footwear-clogs)



The second ones aren`t too bad :)

[Chris Wilkes]

These I use in the Summer while detailing and kayaking: Teva Dozer 3 Sandal - Men`s from Backcountry.com (http://www.backcountry.com/teva-dozer-3-sandal-mens). My foot-tan is interesting!



Winter time? Just bought a pair of Skecher All-terrains that I spray with water repellent stuff.

[Harold97]

I have always worn Nike Aquasocks when it is warm, and work boots in the cold, but my Nikes are really old, and they haven`t made them for years.



This might be worth a look if you like Crocs, but don`t like the way they look:

http://shop.nativeshoes.com/v5fmsnet/OeCart/OeFrame.asp?PmSess1=274902&SXREF=1&CurPath=1



I have a pair of the Howards...they look good, but they get hot since they do not breathe like my Aquasocks, or fit as well.

[Street5927]

I wear these barefoot. Love them for detailing in summer as well as for taking on vacation for on the beach, etc.



Merrell Men`s WaterPro Manistee Water Shoe - Dick`s Sporting Goods (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11166892&010=SKU-9468903&cid=CSE:&cid=CSE:GooglePlusbox&003=3933188)