NRS Boundary Shoe
- The waterproof 5-mm neoprene upper has glued, blind-stitched and double-taped seams to keep your feet warm and dry.
- Comfy 7-mm neoprene insole atop a high-traction wrap-up sole provides the protection and support you've come to expect from our footwear.
- 2-mm plastic shim for even more protection from sharp, pointy objects.
- The ladder buckle strap at the top and the sturdy instep strap ensure the shoe stays in place even in the muckiest conditions.
- Each shoe is factory tested to ensure waterproof performance.
Women order one size smaller.
1/2 sizes order one size larger.
- Material Upper: 5-mm Terraprene™ neoprene
- Sole: 6-mm rubber
- Insole: 7-mm neoprene
- Shim: 2-mm plastic shim
- Closure System: Adjustable buckle and instep strap
- Taped Seams: Yes
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Features:
- GlideSkin™ cuff
- Factory waterproof tested
- 15" height
- 3 lbs (for a size 9 pair)
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Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (97)
- Good traction (77)
- Easy on and off (65)
- Great fit (63)
- Durable (53)
Cons
- Dries slowly (17)
- Difficult on and off (7)
Best Uses
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (106)
- Boating / sailing (40)
- Wading (37)
- Sailing (9)
- Walking/hiking (4)
- Sizing:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
81%
(64 reviews)
Feels too large
- Width:
Feels too narrow
Feels true to width
95%
(74 reviews)
Feels too wide
- Reviewer Profile:
- Intermediate (13), Advanced (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (84), Yes (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
great boots
[...]they do help to keep your feet from getting wet, unfortunatly they don't breath so your feet sweat
[...]they do help to keep your feet from getting wet, unfortunatly they don't breath so your feet sweat
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Most Liked Negative Review
Wet Foot
The first pair purchased at a canoe/kayak demo. event last summer leaked in the heel area, in one boot. After a conversation with NRS customer service they made the situation right, right ...Read complete review
The first pair purchased at a canoe/kayak demo. event last summer leaked in the heel area, in one boot. After a conversation with NRS customer service they made the situation right, right away. While I haven't worn the new (replacement) boots yet as the weather calls for a drysuit now. I have no doubt that if a problem occurs, which I don't expect it to, NRS will take care of it.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Fit
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayaking
Comments about NRS Boundary Shoe:
I'm a big dude (5'10", ~250lb), with big calves and I was skeptical that these would fit right. Got em anyway and wasn't disappointed; they fit fine. I use them to launch my Hobie Outback and they keep me warm and dry. I wear wool socks underneath to help keep internal moisture at bay; works great. If its warm out, I'll wear shorts and wear these with half folded down over itself after launching.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy On and Off
- Flexible
- Great Fit
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayaking
Comments about NRS Boundary Shoe:
I am a novice kayaker and needed the boots for an early spring kayaking trip with friends. I have large feet, bunions, and big calves and was afraid of ordering these on-line because I am difficult to fit. However, the boots fit well, were comfortable, and kept me warm and dry - even at the end of the trip when I got out of the kayak in water a little deeper than expected. These were recommended to me by a friend and I noticed that most of the 13 women on the trip wore the same boots.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy On and Off
- Good Traction
- Great Fit
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayaking
Comments about NRS Boundary Shoe:
Sizing chart very accurate
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy On and Off
- Good Traction
- Great Fit
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating
- Rafting
Comments about NRS Boundary Shoe:
I can't praise them enough! Wore them constantly on March river trip. Couldn't really find a reason to take them off. Ordered a size larger to wear with wool socks and love how that works. Very comfortable and easy to use
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS Boundary Shoe:
I've been sea kayaking for 30 years, and use (and like) NRS products. I purchased the NRS boundary shoe to replace a pair of Chota Mukluk light boots that wore out after many years. Size 10 Chota's fit my feet, even wearing a dry-suit with built-in Gortex socks. A size 10 NRS Boundary shoe was too small to get my foot in. I ordered a sized 11, and it was too small as well, even without putting a dry suit on. It seems to be narrow as well. I didn't try a size 12 because it would be too long to fit in my kayak. The free return shipping NRS offers is a nice feature. I'll continue to order other NRS water shoes that I know fit me. It's a puzzle to me why the sizing seems so different on the boundary boots.
- Sizing:
- Feels too small
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What is the circular patch on the outside of the boot 1/3 the way up?Asked on 5/8/2013 by Jon the Newfie from Newfoundland9 answers
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A little extra padding around anklebone area.Answered on 5/9/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I suspect it is a wear patch because to beef up durability at a point wear you might expect more wear but I do not know for sure
DPAnswered on 5/8/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Ankle patch, I believe.
Comfortable, warm boots.
Bob CollinsAnswered on 5/8/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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it is to protect your ankle from leaning on the side of a hard shell boat for long periods of time.Answered on 5/8/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I believe that is a cushion for the ankle.Answered on 5/8/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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It is a pad to protect your ankle or malleolus.Answered on 5/8/2013 by Anonymous
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Jon, that's some extra padding opposite the ankle bone protrusion. It works to protect that part of our foot against contact with the walls of a kayak.Answered on 5/8/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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It is apparently to provide more cushion for the outside of the foot and ankle joint which some kayakers find bothered when paddling in their boats for long periods. We use the Boundary boots for open canoeing and rafting and don't find this to be a problem for us. HTH
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I wear a women's 9-1/2. What size should I order?Asked on 2/15/2013 by Leslie from Reno, NV5 answers
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I would get a 10.Answered on 2/15/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Size 9. I wear a size 9 and bought the size 8 and they fit perfectly.Answered on 2/16/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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size is true, and you don't wear socks!Answered on 2/16/2013 by AnonymousA:
Depends a bit on what you'll be wearing inside them. Bare feet or thin sock, a 9 should work. Drysuit socks or thick socks in general, I'd go with a 10.Answered on 2/16/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I wear a 9 1/2 also and I am very happy with the size 10 I purchased. Great boot!!!!Answered on 2/16/2013 by Anonymous
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My feet get very cold on rivers. (We are rafters.) Have other women (who tend to get cold faster than men) had good experiences with the Boundary Shoe keeping them warm?Asked on 1/16/2013 by Jackie from Missoula, MT5 answers
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Keeps me warm, but not dry. Boots could stand to be a little wider. I still wouldn't want to be without them in cold weather.Answered on 1/29/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I LOVE these boots!!!! They keep my feet warm and dry during the winter months when I kayak Cape Cod. Highly recommend themAnswered on 1/17/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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These keep your feet very warm, even better with a pair of neoprene socks.Answered on 1/18/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I've been using this boot for many years and paddle through the winter with
it. I put a wool sock on for extra warmth and to control the neoprene stink
you can get if you don't wear a sock. Excellent boot that I highly
recomment. JackieAnswered on 1/16/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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yes they are warm...you still need to wear warm socks with them.....and
they do stay dry....I love them.Answered on 1/22/2013 by Anonymous
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I wear women's size 7. I will be wearing these boots over my drysuit (which has attached booties) and a pair of thick socks. What size do you recommend?Asked on 1/13/2013 by Ash from South Lake Tahoe, Ca2 answers
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They run small to me it seemed, so I would get a size larger if you are going to wear thick socks. I mostly go without as they are pretty warm.
Good luck and they're great boots!
LyndeAnswered on 1/14/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I wear size 9 mens and size 9 mukluks fit me perfect with thick wool socks.
I do not use drysuit booties though, so those might need more room.Answered on 1/14/2013 by Anonymous
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What is the circumference of the top part of the boot?Asked on 1/11/2013 by SG from Maryland2 answers
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17" (measured outside)Answered on 1/12/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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17 inches
Good luck!Answered on 1/12/2013 by Anonymous
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I have a pair of the dry pants from NRS and am looking at buying a pair of the Boundary shoes. My question is for best water resistance, do you wear the pants tucked in to the shoe or over the shoe? Many thanks.Asked on 1/8/2013 by FLSalomon from NW Florida8 answers
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I wear the pants tucked in the boot.Answered on 1/9/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Doesn't really matter if you wear the pant over or tucked into the boot.
The key is to not allow water to get in over the top of the boot at your
calf. If the water remains below the top of the boot, your foot will stay
dry. Water does not intrude into this boot, it is completely waterproof.
Only will get wet if the water comes in over the top at your calf.Answered on 1/8/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I keep the pants/wetsuit inside the boots. It is helpful to be able to see how the water depth and the top of the boots line up when entering the water. I usually wear waterproof socks in case I go in or step in water that is over the boots.
Sent from my iPadAnswered on 1/9/2013 by AnonymousA:
Dry pant legs will have to fit inside the Boundary Shoe.Answered on 1/9/2013 by Clyde from NRSA:
Been getting in some confused answers for this question. NRS dry pants have latex ankle gaskets. The latex gasket will not stretch enough to go over the Boundary Shoe, so the pant will have to be inside the shoe. If instead, splash pants were being worn, they might be able to be worn over the shoe.Answered on 1/15/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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I wear a size 10 boot. I got a NRS boot size 10. My foot feels tight in it. My big toe is at the end of the boot. I would like a little more room. Will it loosen up or should I exchange it for an 11?Asked on 12/17/2012 by Stro10 answers
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Boot is neoprene, I would not expect stretch, or loosening upAnswered on 12/19/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I'd go with the bigger size. They don't stretch out over time. Good Luck!Answered on 12/17/2012 by AnonymousA:
Sounds like you need the larger size. Use our Hassle-Free Returns process to make the exchange.Answered on 12/17/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I would verify that the sizing is correct if it is especially tight. You want the boot to fit somewhat tight so it won't come off easily in water, but it should not be uncomfortably tight. I am a size 11 boot and my boundary boots are true to size.Answered on 12/17/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I have worn my boots twice, and they did not expand. Personally, I would get the next size up.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 12/17/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Well, I hate to tell you this, but I sent these back and bought chotas, they had more support around the ankles. ...sorry NRSAnswered on 12/17/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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The footbed and sole are some kind of molded rubber. They aren't going to loosen up. Exchange them for 11's. You'll be comfortable in a l arger size , you'll have room to wear heavy socks if you want, your feet wi ll stay warmer, and you won't dread wearing them all day. The velcro instep straps will help you feel confident that they won't pull off if you don't want them to.Answered on 12/18/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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In my experience, the boot will not "pack out" or expand noticeably by further use. I ordered one size larger than my shoe size and all is good with the fit and comfort levels. Hope that helps.
David Gibson
Walla Walla, WaAnswered on 12/18/2012 by Anonymous
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How tall is this bootAsked on 12/9/2012 by Lee from New Jersey9 answers
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My size 11's are about 14'' high.Answered on 12/9/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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it dont come up to the knee its about midwayAnswered on 12/9/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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15" exactly.
-Notorious B-O-BAnswered on 12/10/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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The Boundary boot is calf height, excellent height for water protectionAnswered on 12/10/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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The boot comes to about 1 3/4" to 2" below my kneecap. Plenty tall enough to launch a kayak. I wear a size 8 women's shoe, but ordered a size 9 in this boot to accommodate thick wool socks in the fall/winter.Answered on 12/9/2012 by AnonymousA:
It is ~ 15" tall.Answered on 12/10/2012 by Clyde from NRS
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Hello, I wanted to know know if the sole is flat or if these is a rise in the heel? Thank you!Asked on 11/25/2012 by Ramon25 from new mexico8 answers
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The heel is flat. These are great boots. I use mine all the time.
Jbug's IPADAnswered on 11/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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It is flat.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless DeviceAnswered on 11/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Relatively flat. They're great in the kayak and landing the boat in cold water. But good grief, I do get a heck of an ache in my feet if I have to walk any distance in these boots - which is something I never deal with in any other footwear. -JBJAnswered on 11/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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The sole is flat. It just looks like it's elevated in the picture but it's
not, the rubber wraps up and around but the foot bed is flat. Gives your
heels more protection from the hull of your boat, especially a kayak which
is what I use them for. Hope this helps.Answered on 11/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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The sole is flat.Answered on 11/25/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Flat, no raised heelAnswered on 11/26/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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The sole is flat - the heel is not raised, even though, in the photo, the protective material arould the heel suggests it might be. The sole is quite firm, with a pretty good grip, suitable for walking on sharp rocks, and the neoprene upper is dry, warm, an d flexible. T hey are not meant for uses that would be normal for rubber boots with non-slip soles, like for sailing. Also like rubber boots, they will not keep you dry if you step into water that is over the top o f the boot.Answered on 11/26/2012 by Anonymous
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What is the outside (heel to toe) length of the size 13 Boundary Shoe? I'm sure my size 13 feet will fit inside just fine, but want to be sure I can fit in my kayak with the boots on!Asked on 11/18/2012 by Swamp from Central TN2 answers
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I would get a boot size that is at least what you normally would get as the boot is tough to get on and off when your foot is a little wet.
Otherwise the boots work well.
DaveAnswered on 11/18/2012 by AnonymousA:
Conservative measurement is 12 3/4" for the size 13.Answered on 11/19/2012 by Clyde from NRS
