> Some pretty good ideas here, only one thing I would like to add. If you
> have large feet, be careful what you get. I wear size 12 or 13. There may
> be Minute, but important differences in the sizes of different types of
> shoe. My-self for instance, can only wear a neoprene boot or pool shoe
> type of thing. I CAN wear sneakers if I have to, but am uncomfortable.
> Can't move too well. If at all possible, build your boat first. Then you
> can climb in with a couple different types of shoe, and see what fits and
> what doesn't. (There is no way I could ever get a pair of

Better yet, buy the boots and build your boat to fit your big feet!! I'm planning my second and third kayaks and this is a major consideration. I'm "only" size 13.5!

> "boots" in my boat for a winter paddle.) This way, you won't buy
> something that you can't wear in your boat.

> If you don't have large feet...FUGGETABOUTIT!

> Have fun,

> Rick

Shawn