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Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots

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Item # 783912

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Go forth and paddle! The Kokatat Nomad paddling boots warm your feet with their comfortable neoprene, and protect your calves with their tough fabric.

Waterproof and breathable gaiter protects your lower legs from cold water when launching; neoprene cuff secures fit just below knee
Glued and blind-stitched seams enhance protection and increase durability
3mm neoprene uppers help warm your feet in cool water; double-sided lining feels soft against skin
Single-handed lacing system offers precise volume adjustment and a secure fit; neoprene lace covers minimize snags
Vulcanized toe caps, heel counters and outsoles help protect your feet against sharp rocks and offer light traction

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Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots Customer Reviews

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Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots

4.7

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (6)
Comfortable (5)
Durable (5)
Great fit (4)
Good traction (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Kayak / canoe / rafting (6)
Wading (4)

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Dec

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Could not be better

By Winter Paddler

from East Tennessee

About Me Advanced User

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easy On and Off
Good Traction
Great Fit
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Kayaking

Comments about Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots:

I am very pleased with these boots. I have been looking for true "waterProof" boots for some time. I was in cold lake water today launching my kayak and also exploring a remote water fall. My feet stayed dry and warm! I also had on a pair of wool socks. Not sure I needed them though. I think next outing I will try them with no socks.
REI is my favorite source for outdoor equipment. They have the best, and stand behind the products they sell.

Apr

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great boots

By tfish

from homestead fl.

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Great Fit
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Boating
Kayaking
Wading

Comments about Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots:

what i like most about these boots is that they keep my feet dry all day while entering and exiting kayak or anchoring boats for the night . no more wet feet while sitting around the fire @ night . best water boots around!

Feb

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Cold Water Footware

By Tmornstar

from Tallahassee, FL

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Great Fit
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Boating
Kayaking
Wading

Comments about Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots:

I was on a quest for a long while before finding these boots, the best kayaking boot on the market. The sizing is a bit large. I had to go down one size to get the proper fit (from a 10 to a 9). I often paddle a very low volume / low deck kayak but these fit very well in the kayak. The soles are firm enough to offer excellent protection from the stones beneath my feet while carrying a heavy load. The extended gator is comfortable, completely waterproof, and compresses nicely when stowed. The traction is excellent and serves well in short, water-side hikes. Strongly recommended.

Jun

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

they really are water proof

By review101

from alaska

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Traction
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult On and Off

Best Uses

Kayaking
Rafting
Wading

Comments about Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots:

i kayaked with these boots on a 6 week trip in alaska. i've used extra tuffs in the past, but these are less bulky and easier to get in and out of the kayak.

Feb

2012

5.0

Packing Saver

By 07com

from Austin, Texas

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easy On and Off
Good Traction
Great Fit
Lightweight
Very packable

Cons

Didn't experience any

Best Uses

Wade fishing in shallows
Wading

Comments about Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots:

I bought this for landing a striper at the Martha's Vineyard Striper Bass Derby Oct 6-11, 2011, Fly Fishing Division on Surf. It replaced packing my bulky Waders. I had to walk considerable distance in them on the sandy beach -- very comfortable. Not so much on the short pavement to the beach. I had water slightly deeper than the boots t one point, but no water entering the boot -- excellent seal.

I think they are great. The fit was excellent with meridian wool upper calf socks. Boot was size 12. I take 11 - to 11.5 shoe, but the socks fit was perfect. I had no trouble taking them off. I do have a high in-step that may the difference. This is going to be great this Spring in Michigan for Steelheads from the bank, leaving waders behind.

Aug

2011

3.0

Not quite up to expectations

By illiad77

from SF Bay area

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Difficult On and Off
Dries Slowly
Poor support

Best Uses

Kayaking

Comments about Kokatat Nomad Paddling Boots:

I tested these over a two week kayak trip in Iceland and Greenland. I found the little bungy ties provided far too little support when combined with the flexible neoprene uppers. They were hard to pull on over dry suit booties and, when thoroughly wetted by my persperation, retained the water in the rather-porous neoprene inner layer.

They are "true to size" or even large, which meant mine were too large because I bought up one size, thinking this was appropriate to make room for two pairs of socks plus the drysuit Goretex booties.

The weak bungies dangling between my feet was my biggest complaint. They did not do the job and were a trip hazard, requiring me to tie them up in a fancy knot each time, then untie prior to the next use.

Despite my clicking "would not recommend", I would indeed recommend them for day-use without dry suit booties and with full awareness of the issues. I will find a velcro solution to the bungy problem and use them for winter Bay-area kayak trips.

For my Greenland trip, my trusty old rubber boots would have worked better.