NRS ATB Wetshoe
- The hiking boot lug sole gives superior traction, in the water and on land.
- You'll like the comfort and warmth of the 5-mm neoprene upper while the 7-mm insole cushions your foot for quick side hikes or a grueling portage. It's a great shoe for daily river running.
- YKK® ankle zippers make it easy to get in and out of.
- A wide, secure instep strap adds that extra bit of security.
Women order one size smaller.
1/2 sizes order one size larger.
- Material Upper: 5-mm Terraprene™ neoprene
- Sole: Lugged hiking boot sole
- Insole: 7-mm neoprene
- Shim: 2-mm plastic shim
- Closure System: Ankle zipper and instep strap
- Taped Seams: No
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Features:
- Swim fin tab on back of heel
- 2.6 lbs (for a size 9 pair)
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 49 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (43)
- Easy on and off (41)
- Good traction (39)
- Durable (33)
- Great fit (33)
Cons
- Dries slowly (9)
Best Uses
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (53)
- Wading (25)
- Boating / sailing (14)
- Sailing (5)
- Walking/hiking (5)
- Sizing:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
87%
(34 reviews)
Feels too large
- Width:
Feels too narrow
Feels true to width
95%
(36 reviews)
Feels too wide
- Reviewer Profile:
- Intermediate (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (43), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Even for Sea Kayak these are good!
I was looking for something warmer than training shoe for winter, more robust than regular wet boots without being too bulky, these seem to be a good all round solution. Durability and longivity look...Read complete review
I was looking for something warmer than training shoe for winter, more robust than regular wet boots without being too bulky, these seem to be a good all round solution. Durability and longivity look promising but time will tell! They fit neatly into my sea kayak on a 12 and are comfortable in the canoe too, whilst giving a stable walking platform you could be tempted to walk miles in!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great for light use
I'm a swiftwater rescue instructor and I use the shoe frequently. The shoe is extremely comfortable and lightweight which is great for long periods of use. However, the shoe is not durable for my...Read complete review
I'm a swiftwater rescue instructor and I use the shoe frequently. The shoe is extremely comfortable and lightweight which is great for long periods of use. However, the shoe is not durable for my application as I and my co-instructors have experienced tears and sole separation.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy On and Off
- Good Traction
Cons
Best Uses
- Kayaking
Comments about NRS ATB Wetshoe:
Got these to go over my drysuit. Ordered one size up from my regular size and they fit great. Nice sturdy boot that doesn't take up a lot of foot room in the boat. Would recommend!
- Sizing:
- Feels too small
- Width:
- Feels true to width
Pros
- Lightweight
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Wading
- Walking/Hiking
Comments about NRS ATB Wetshoe:
We got our shoes one size larger to allow room for the booties on the drysuits and extra wool socks for those cold water floats. These shoes are GREAT.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy On and Off
- Good Traction
Cons
- Dries Slowly
Best Uses
- Wading
Comments about NRS ATB Wetshoe:
This is a great shoe for seining in mud. We have used various other brands to no avail. We have purchased 4 pairs of these for our fisheries research team and have had no problems with the construction.
- 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
- Difficult On and Off
Best Uses
- Kayaking
- Rafting
Comments about NRS ATB Wetshoe:
The best boot I've found so far for wearing with a latex sock drysuit in cold AK weater. I've had friends buy this boot upon seeing mine.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Wading
Comments about NRS ATB Wetshoe:
This boot is not a perfect fit for my foot, The toe box is small and yet the boot slips in the heal. I wan to use these for surf fishing so the support the boot provides is important.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS ATB Wetshoe
Q:
I wear a size 11 , do I need a 12 or 13 to wear over dry suit latex socks with wool socks inside, I have poor circulation so I need to wear extra sometimes but cant stand for it to be too tightAsked on 2/17/2013 by riverpapa from lynchburg,Va1 answer
A:
I wear size 10 1/2-11 shoes and I wear size 11 ATBs with latex socks and a wool sock underneath and they're fine. Sounds like you might be a candidate for a size 12 so you can add thicker layers.Answered on 2/21/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Q:
Is this shoe suitable for wearing over dry suit booties? Would I need to go up a size for this?Asked on 10/1/2012 by Capt C-Hawk from Maryland6 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I bought my regular size & they fit well. I wear them with a footed drysuit regularly, no problem. They seem well-made & are holding up well to my abuse. I definitely recommend them.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
HALLO,
DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF FIT HAS THE DRY SUIT, RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
CIAO MARINOAnswered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousA:
With the zippered, gusseted opening these shoes work great. Fit depends on the bulk of the dry suit socks. I wear mine with our latex socks without having to go up a size.Answered on 10/1/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I would go up a 1/2 size or a whole if you want to wear neoprene socks
also.Answered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I went one size up to accommodate the 3.5 mm neoprene booties on my waders.
I wear a 9.5 so went to an 11 for the extra room. (I normally wear a 10 wetshoe with HydroSkin socks)
Works great as lightweight wader boots while surf casting sandy beaches.VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I love these boots and do use them over neoprene booties of waders but they are the same as my dry-suit booties as well. I'll look tonight and verify what size boots I bought to see if I bought them oversize.
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Q:
What type of sock should be worn? Or no sock? Is that just a personal preference?
thanks!Asked on 10/1/2012 by KY Paddler from Kentucky10 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
I wear it over my dry suit rubber bottoms and I wear a thin pol-pro sock inside the dry suit.
Sent from Dave's iPhone!Answered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
socks or no socks with wet shoe is a personal preference. I vary, usually with temperatures, often without any kind of socks. A thin sock liner sometimes feels nice and helps control odor but doesn't add insulation. In very cold temperatures, I might use a hydroskin sock or even the gore-tex, built in socks of my drysuit.Answered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I have this same shoe and I love it. No need for socks. It's soft inside
and stays warm. It's good for walking on rough terrain and stays on if you
go for a swim.
JaredAnswered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousA:
Definitely personal preference. The 5-mm thick neoprene provides lots of wearing warmth. A sock, either a polypro-type or thin neoprene, like HydroSkin, can give abrasion protection.Answered on 10/1/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
A:
Most of the time I wear them without socks.Answered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I use this boot with a Gore-Tex dry suit (my feet are dry). I wear wool
socks under my dry suit. I purchased a size 10 which is what my normal
shoe size is. It fits well and is warm. If you are not wearing a dry suit
I would either wear wool socks or nothing.
Hope this helps!
CraigAnswered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I usually prefer to wear socks of some description with the wet boots for at
least three reasons. It has helped with keeping the accumulation of wet
boots odor at bay, it helps with wear and tear on the bootie, and it is
generally more comfortable to me. What type of sock do I prefer? I have
nearly always worn wool socks, but that is as much due to my feet tending to
be cold more often than not as much as anything else. All that said, I have
worn the booties with no socks many times through the warm paddling months,
but if I have them, I generally wear the wool socks even in the summer.
Hope this helps answer your question.Answered on 10/1/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
It depends on the weather and water conditions. You do not need to wear any socks with these boots, but I often wear neoprene socks with these boots for even extra warmth because I am prone to cold feet. For colder conditions, I wear the neoprene socks, or waterproof socks, or wool socks underneath my drysuit, and these boots over the drysuit booties.Answered on 10/17/2012 by Anonymous
