Footwear

[Larry Horne]

... you can fit canyoneers in a PLAYBOAT!?

[Fireman Mike]

I can fit my size 10s in my OC-1 Playboat.

[Larry Horne]

oh, duh. i was thinking c1

[Larry Horne]

surely too big for a c1, but these look interesting.

http://www.palmequipmenteurope.com/gear/gradient.html

[TheKrikkitWars]

Those have become very popular in just a couple of months over here, they seem pretty good too.

[FullGnarlzOC]

I use the standard neoprene NRS booties. The black/blue ones. zipper on the side.

picked em up at $50 at paddle store this past fall, for my first fall and winter season. I can tell you that they work great. They won't come off as they go up to high ankle. 2 pairs of wool socks underneath are warm enough for the coldest of conditions. I had mine out in 20degrees.

Also...my hunting boots were soaked from a flatwater trip 'gone bad'...and I had brought my NRS booties out to hunting camp for whatever reason, and ended up wearing them for the week deer hunting. they were warm enough, with enough 'friction' to drag a 150lbser up a rocky cliff side.

As for warmer weather, once wet, they don't ever heat your feet or anything. can wear them without socks if wanted.... the top of the feet is neoprene which is nice if you put your foot 'under' the footpeg. Also hard rubber soles for if you paddle 'on your toes' in the footpeg.

All around...i love em, and feel no need to get any other shoe. perfect for paddling, pretty good hiking paddle shoes too.

[Todhunter]

surely too big for a c1, but these look interesting.

http://www.palmequipmenteurope.com/gear/gradient.html

Those are an interesting looking alternative to the Canyoneer.