Phil Allen Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I'm babying my old keens so that they might survive another season, though the amount of aqua seal might exceed the amount of neoprene at this point. Anybody have suggestions for relatively supportive boots appropriate for the rough granite of the maine coast and beyond? I've seen lots of sneaker variants, but not many boots so if you know of them AND they're available speak up below.bestPhil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 These are the replacements for the ones you are babying. If you look at the pictures carefully, you can see a zipper up the inside of the foot. I think it would be because the old ones were hard to pull on when dry so a zipper would make it easier. Of course, I'm not sold on zippers on water shoes - they always seem to corrode or get caked up with sand. Give them a try though and report back to us!http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/shoes/men/gorgeousDescriptionSpecs/TraitsFeaturesProduct Care- 2mm Neoprene upper sock- Contoured arch for added midfoot support- Metatomical EVA footbed- One-pull webbing fit system - PU midsole- Textile reinforced rubber outsole for durability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I tried Astral Rasslers, and they fell apart on me in one weekend of paddling. Astral kind of sheepishly admitted 'birthing problems' and took them back. Replacement Brewers worked out wonderfully for a month camping trip, and I'm even using them as a n office shoe lately. I've had no trouble hiking Labrador scree with them. They hold little enough water so that shortly after wading ashore, they were dry enough to use (with a wool sock) for shoreside wear.They just seem to do everything I'd want a boat shoe to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have my kokatat tall boots for colder months but I just received a new pair of water shoes today that I will use from June to September. I think they are called Columbia Ventsock. I tried them on today and they feel great. Enough support on the sole to be comfortable on the rocks and pebbles and not too much volume in front to add unnecessary tightness under the deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 NRS ATB Wetshoe, not pretty but sturdy and cheap (~70 $). Probably more suited for cooler environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick stoehrer Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 five 10 water tennies....have held up for about 3 years...time for a new pair shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Rick, I was under the impression (quick: lift it off, please -- it's heavy!) that they had been discontinued? Yes, I agree -- best paddling shoes I ever had (two pairs, one after t'other; but all worn out now)If available: where do you buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Christopher, Plug "five 10 water tennies" into google. It brought me to Amazon where there were several variations on sale. Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks, Sal: it seems they have changed it from a kayaking shoe to one designed for canyoneering! Old one was a pure kayaking model, with very rounded heels: the sharp heels of this new one will surely cause more wear on your inner hull surface. I shall keep on looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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