I looking for something to wear with water shoes/sandals. I need to keep fire ants away when at the river. How do you think these would work?
145628
These "socks" are good for their intended use, but based on my experience with fire ants, you need something that will fit very tight - nearly air tight - and these aren't constructed that way
145629
I used them with Chaco sandles in Hawaii on a muddy trail. Worked great for me.
145630
The socks are only about 3 inches high--just over the ankles. They also have a tread pattern on the bottom. So I think they may be of limited use for your purpose although, happily, I don't have any experience with fire ants!
145631
Hmm-m-m . . . I have no experience with fire ants at all, so I'm hesitant to say. But these are a synthetic material, definitely thicker than a typical pair of socks, and have rubber grips on the bottom. But not thick enough to go very long on a rough surfaces (asphalt, say) without any shoes. Our river experiences are with some smooth-ish rocks and sand. These should be great for that. And I would think fine for your purposes-- although, as you can see, they're only ankle high. (I loved them for snorkeling!)
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i got two pair, one for my wife and one for my daughter ... both sets worked very good for them. since these are a strecth-able bootie, 'i would guess' they would work for any type of foot as long as you got the right size ??? it is not really a 'shoe' for foot support ... it is a wet suit bootie for foot protection when walking on sand, rocks and corel before you put your fins on and after you take them off ... which i find 'a lot' better than going bare-foot before putting on fins & after.gordonr
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I think you can use them for either. I use stocking waders with shoes over them n these fins work awesome. I'm sure you could tighten them down to work with just stockings if you wanted.
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You could rest your foot there with a shoe on depending on the size of the fire. I wouldn't worry about too hot. I would worry about stability though. I wouldn't rest my foot on the edge of mine. It is thin metal, it could bend or it could tip over because it is so light
854009
waterproof boots would be a waste of money, tennis shoes or cheap pair of wading boots will work fine. Just need something to protest your soles.
1226894
I have used plain old socks, they catch the sand but take a while to dry. Cotton works but nylon mens dress are best.
786392
I have only used mine with bear feet. I take a size USA 10.5 shoe and the flippers fit well on my bear feet. I think if I had a bulky water shoe as well they would definitely not fit me. Maybe if you get a big size or have small feet you could get a wetsuit booty in them.
299900
Should work. There is a minimum of water left in my boat- not enough to wet my sneakers. Bone dry require sponging or a shop vac.
634907
There should be. I wore a pair of wool socks for warmth and comfort because I didn't have neoprene socks with me. My socks got wet, but my feet weren't as cold as they would have been without them on a very windy and cold canoe trip.
852712
Good question. I only have used them out side of the water. They fit very snuggly. If I was home now I would test it for you but I am at work. Sorry I could not be of further assistance.
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It makes a good sock. I use it with my wading boots when I don't want to wear my waders. I wear a women's 8 & my neoprene socks are a small. Very comfortable, wet or dry.
796222
To be honest, I only know they will protect your feet from the rough surface. That is why I bought them. However, I use them with open heel fins. I don't try to swim with them alone.
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Better than nothing, but something with more padding on the bottom would be more effective. I've used these on hikes with hot desert sand and at least he didn't run from shade to shade.
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They will not keep your feet dry if that's what you are asking. They are like a rash guard for your feet.
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They stay put just fine. Don't think they would come off unless way too big as they are pretty snug and just stretchy enough to get over your heel. They would help you stay warm, but probably should be used with a thin wet suit or at the very least a swim skin if concerned about cold. Much more important to keep your core warm than your feet.
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No they are designed to be used over stocking foot waders. Unfortunately they aren't waterproof.
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Bradford W. these are great RAIN pants, they will keep you dry from rain. However, they are not wading pants. If you are going to use them for rain protection while fishing, then yes excellent choice, if you plan to wade into the water no, not designed for that.