Tough Watershoes

By Zul Malik Ranked #24 - Kayak Clothing July 13, 2009

Great for rafting but not river hikes. Paddas are light, drains and dries fast. But it doesnt have enough cushioning and support. My feet hurts when I did a long hike up the waterfalls in Malaysia. This place have ample wet slimy rocks and fallen tree trunks to test on. The shoes didnt give enough support when I waded thru the river filled with baby-head size rocks. Traction is good but not great and it can get quite unpredictable on wet rocks. You gotta pick your lines well in order to track thru stuffs like these.

After all the scrambling and jamming feet into the rocks for traction, the Paddas outsole received minimal wear and almost no scratches on the upper shoe. Buy if you do mostly kayak and very short wet hikes without carrying a pack. If you insist upon long hikes with 'em, Paddas are up to it.

PS.If it stinks dont blame it on the shoes, check your feet!

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