This gear review was originally published in Adventure Kayak magazine.
Known for inventing the first boat shoe in 1935, sperry top-sider has released a new line of rugged, performance-oriented shoes that look great while protecting your feet. Available for both men and women, the SON-R Ping is flexible enough to fit comfortably in even the snuggest sea kayak. the quick-drying mesh upper allows for continuous drainage. outsoles are designed to provide excellent traction on slippery surfaces and reinforced toes and heels limit premature wear from rubbing inside the boat. One of our testers (we won’t say who) was especially pleased to find that the beefy strapping system kept the shoes secure even while swimming from his boat.
www.sperrytopsider.com » $90 US
This article originally appeared in Adventure Kayak, Early Summer 2011. Download our free iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch App or Android App or read it here.
