Boating Footwear

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Gear & Gadgets

SoftScience SailFin

The SailFin from SoftScience – available in both men's and women's styles – has an abundance of design elements to meet your needs when on the water. Lightweight, cushioned and stable, some of the key designs on the SailFin include a woven, reinforced microfiber upper with a 5-eye synthetic textile lace system to ensure a good fit and breathability, while a Trileon non-marking, slip-resistant outsole provides security on slippery surfaces such as decks or docks. The outsole's forefoot also has a water flow system to effectively drain water and provide increased drying times. While the women's SailFin series is available in light grey and blue, men's sizes are offered in black and blue.

MSRP: Women's: $59.95, USD Men's: $89.95 USD www.softscience.com/https://confortmarin.com

Huk Gear Makara

Huk offers a full collection of apparel for active anglers and come Spring 2019, expect to see the company’s new line of Makara footwear that are designed with many ideal features. Considered as “the next generation of purpose-built fishing shoes,” the Makara line introduces its new SLICE traction design to effectively handle and provide stability on wet surfaces while its 360-drainage design is engineered with incorporated channels that forces water out. The Makara also features a knitted upper design, which means each pair is knitted to a specific size for a reliable fit, plus an anti-microbial protection to prevent odor-causing bacteria.

MSRP: $100.00 USD www.hukgear.com

Men’s Xtratuf Ankle Deck Boots

Comfortable footwear is one of the most important aspects to consider when fishing and these new Xtratuf Deck Boots for men introduce a few new features for added performance. For the 2019 season, the company has added its new XPRESSCOOL antimicrobial evaporative cooling liner that offers more breathability, and updated, high-traction outsoles to stay secure on wet decks, docks or other common slippery surfaces. They are 100 percent waterproof and expect to see new Mossy Oak Elements and Realtree Fishing camouflage patterns. Available spring 2019.

MSRP: $110 CDN www.xtratuf.com