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Re: Footwear Suggestions
By:John Lange
Date: 11/17/1998, 11:04 pm
In Response To: Re: Footwear Suggestions (Ross Leidy)

>The only
> thing that worries me about these is that they have laces which I fear
> could get caught on the footpegs someday (not good if you need to
> wet-exit). I got them on closeout (maybe with laces they weren't selling
> well). I'll look for something with straps next time. I paid about $35 US
> which was about half-off list.

I would second the sloppiness of Tevas. I would almost have more of a concern with them getting caught in the foot-pedals than laces. I have worn wetsuit booties without much trouble. There are some new water/kayak shoes that are beginning to hit the market. The Akonas look pretty nice, but cost around $70. I think they have laces, but can't remember if there is some flap or other cover.

Messages In This Thread

Footwear Suggestions
Stan Heeres -- 11/17/1998, 9:42 pm
Re: Footwear Suggestions
Rick C. -- 11/20/1998, 2:35 pm
Re: BIG Footwear Suggestions
Shawn Baker -- 11/20/1998, 5:32 pm
Thought about it...
Rick C. -- 11/20/1998, 11:39 pm
Re: Thought about it...
Shawn Baker -- 11/22/1998, 12:17 am
Re: Footwear Suggestions
Dave Dufour -- 11/18/1998, 8:38 pm
Re: Another (silly) Suggestion
Ross Leidy -- 11/18/1998, 3:02 pm
Don't forget...
Bob Marr -- 11/19/1998, 7:45 am
Re: Don't forget...
Shawn Baker -- 11/20/1998, 5:29 pm
Re: Footwear Suggestions
Bill Burton -- 11/18/1998, 11:52 am
Re: Footwear Suggestions
Reggie Baker -- 11/18/1998, 10:23 am
Re: Footwear Suggestions
Nick Schade -- 11/18/1998, 9:25 am
Re: Footwear Suggestions
Steve A -- 11/18/1998, 12:40 pm
Re: Footwear Suggestions
Ross Leidy -- 11/17/1998, 10:53 pm
Re: Footwear Suggestions
John Lange -- 11/17/1998, 11:04 pm