NRS Workboot Wetshoe
- Lace-up synthetic leather and 5-mm neoprene upper provides warmth, unmatched ankle support and a secure fit.
- 7-mm neoprene insole absorbs the shock of every step.
- Heavy-duty lug sole keeps you on your feet in varied terrain. It is a marking sole.
- Wear areas are reinforced with synthetic leather and rubber.
- When you need a water shoe that works as hard as you do, on and off the water, the NRS Workboot is your best choice.
Women order one size smaller.
1/2 sizes order one size larger
- Material Upper: 5-mm Terraprene™ neoprene
- Sole: Heavy-duty lug sole
- Insole: 7-mm neoprene
- Closure System: Laces and ankle strap
- Taped Seams: No
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Features:
- Synthetic leather and rubber reinforced wear areas
- 2.4 lbs (for a size 9 pair)
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Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (35)
- Good traction (33)
- Durable (25)
- Great fit (21)
- Lightweight (20)
Cons
- Difficult on and off (22)
- Dries slowly (12)
Best Uses
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (33)
- Wading (21)
- Boating / sailing (8)
- Walking/hiking (5)
- Casual wear (3)
- Sizing:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
68%
(19 reviews)
Feels too large
- Width:
Feels too narrow
Feels true to width
93%
(26 reviews)
Feels too wide
- Was this a gift?:
- No (37)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Boots for Northern Tier
Use these boots for Northern Tier July-August 2012. We had most of our two crews in the NRS Workboot. Make sure you size up the boot. They will dry out over night if the...Read complete review
Use these boots for Northern Tier July-August 2012. We had most of our two crews in the NRS Workboot. Make sure you size up the boot. They will dry out over night if the wind is strong.
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Great for wet caves.
I use these boots in caves. Very warm in cold water. Good traction on wet rocks. Hard to get off when wet.
I use these boots in caves. Very warm in cold water. Good traction on wet rocks. Hard to get off when wet.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Traction
- Great Fit
Cons
- Dries Slowly
Best Uses
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
Comments about NRS Workboot Wetshoe:
I love these things, they are so good they actually promote me to tackle more heavy duty projects in the water. I live in the Florida with low visibility dark water and you never get to see what you're about to walk into or step on. By the way NRS, thanks for the pair of socks you sent along with them. They really come in handy putting them ON when my feet are wet. I just wish the neoprene booty would slip out of the boot portion for quicker drying. You know how a snowboard boot has a removable insert, that would be even better. I see no need for the booty to be attached and would aid in getting them on and off.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Good Traction
Cons
- Difficult On and Off
Best Uses
- Dock And Lift Company
Comments about NRS Workboot Wetshoe:
We run a company of taking peoples docks and lifts in and out of the water. We try only buy the best because of the extreme conditions we work in. Great product I have a size 12 shoe and got a 13 and the 13 was a little tight still but has gotten better. This boot keeps your feet warm and the rocks and sand out.
- Sizing:
- Feels too small
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Secure
- Stable
Cons
- Difficult On and Off
- Dries Slowly
Best Uses
- Boating
- Diving
Comments about NRS Workboot Wetshoe:
I use the boot on diving trips. Great boot, that provides a very secure feel. The commonly used diving boot does not provide the sturdy en stable support when walking with heavy equipment and tanks on sandy beaches, rocks and on boat decks, that I did experience while wearing the NRS Workboot. A little too much volume around the toes makes the shoe too wide though. Fins don't fit easily and unnecessary intake of water are the result.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels too wide
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy On and Off
- Lightweight
Cons
- Dries Slowly
Best Uses
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Wading
Comments about NRS Workboot Wetshoe:
Use these boots for Northern Tier July-August 2012. We had most of our two crews in the NRS Workboot. Make sure you size up the boot. They will dry out over night if the wind is strong.
Service and delivery comments:
I had to return one of the two pair I purchased because I ordered the wrong size. I contacted NRS with the problem and they said they would be on the look out for the boots. Once they received the boots they expedited the return order at no charge. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I will be making future purchases from NRS. Thanks
- Sizing:
- Feels too small
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy to clean
- Good Traction
- Great Fit
- Lightweight
- Warm
Cons
- Difficult On and Off
Best Uses
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Wading
Comments about NRS Workboot Wetshoe:
Just returned for Boy Scout Northern Tier 2012. These boots were AWESOME! Taking them off when wet was a little difficult, unless I used sock liners. My feet stayed warm even when the water was cold. My feet didn't feel wet as I portage between lakes and walked through the water.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- NRS Workboot Wetshoe
Q:
I am going on an expedition in the tropics later this year that will require some serious hiking 7 to 10 days at a stretch. Unfortunately, we will often be traversing rivers or walking in rivers for short periods of time, so feet and lower legs will be totally submersed. Hiking boots not really an option. Tevas don't protect my feet enough and ankles from thorny vines and and such. Was wondering if these would be a good option.Asked on 2/22/2013 by Chris7 answers
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Chris, these shoes would certainly hold up for this type of use. One caveat, they do not have drainage, so your feet will stay wet. Other boots you might consider are the NRS Storm Boot, Item # 23391 and the OTB Abyss II, Item # 23301, both of which are built for wet conditions and drain.Answered on 2/22/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I have had these boots for about four years.
Each Year I wear them on a canoe trip for about six days; so I would have somewhere around 24 days worth of use.
Normally I might do one or two portages a day maybe a mile to 2 miles per day.
However one year we did do a portage of about 16 miles through a swamp.
They held up reasonably well and are very good at protecting your feet From roots etc.
Even though they have a Neoprene liner, I wear dress socks so that I can take them off easily and they do provide protection against rubbing from the seams of the liner
Sent from my iPadAnswered on 2/22/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Nothing is great for hiking in wet. These are great in the water. I felt very sure footed, and comfortable.
You might want a dry pair of boots for dry parts of the trail in addition. Wet feet hiking for long periods add up to immersion foot I'm afraid.
Hope that helps.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 2/22/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I only did day hikes in the Grand Canyon during winter from the raft but they were fine. With my drysuit I used a neopren sock that wasn't waterproof so I had wet feet; high enough and water proof you could keep your feet dry.Answered on 2/23/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Excellent boot use them surf casting of the beach in the spring and
fall also when I kayak have had other shoes by far these are the
best. Had mine for 4 years with rugged abuse still holding up fine
but will need a new pair next year but will still use these as back
up nothing worse then putting on wet boots to hike on dry sand Good
luck DaveAnswered on 2/23/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I have used those boots about 20-25 times since I bought them. The are not your typical boot for hiking.They are not sturdy enough for long hikes if you need ankle support. My soles started to come unglued afterusing them for twenty or so days. All in all I was not to impressed. I would look into the higher end bootsthat are not made my NRS, think they have a couple listed on their website.Answered on 2/24/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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My son used them during his working as a river guide during the rafting season. so he would
be in the raft, then out in the water, back in the raft, on the banks. He said they worked really well
and were comfortable but still gave you a little bit of protection from the elements. They also seemed
to be designed well.
Don CAnswered on 2/25/2013 by Anonymous
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How wide are these boots ,I need a wide fit do they come like thatAsked on 1/20/2013 by having fun in water from NZ but going to grand canion3 answers
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I found that they run about a medium width. I had a problem getting my dry suit sock into them . I went up a size and that helped alot.Answered on 1/20/2013 by AnonymousA:
They are approximately a D width.Answered on 1/21/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Is there any way that you could make these boots in such a way as to allow the neoprene portion to come out of the boot portion. You know the way a snowboard boot has a removable insert. This would not only allow for easier on and off, but would allow for faster drying. Also, the stress on the neoprene portion would be totally eliminated. Please send this idea to your boot manufacturers and don't take no for an answer. Get back to me at jungle49@live.com. Thanks, ShawnAsked on 12/6/2012 by TRZN from Swampy Florida2 answers
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Thanks for the feedback, Shawn. The R&D folks will definitely see it.Answered on 12/6/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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I love the boots from a functional perspective, but I rarely use them anymore, since getting them on and off is a huge struggle in the field.. and they have to be put on sitting down. I have even had leg cramps trying to get into them and have had to switch back to my old trusty LLBean LTRB boots, sad to say
JohnAnswered on 12/6/2012 by Anonymous
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Hello! I'm going to be competing in a 24-hr endurance race in November, which will require spending quite a bit of time in frigid water. I feel that the NRS workboot will offer a lot in the water, but I'm concerned about how they'll perform on land. More specifically, will I be able to comfortably run for many, many miles in these? Thanks for your time. Tim.Asked on 9/5/2012 by Ex-Navy Tim from Niskayuna, NY7 answers
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I bought these boots for a hundred mile canoe trip--we had a bunch of portages
and beaver dams to cross--I loved these boots--but I did not run in them--I'm
really flat footed and need a motion control shoe--but if you have a high arch
or are comfortable wearing those new minimal shoes I'm sure these will more than
fit the bill. Good luck! I'm a grad of the Navy War College--even though I was
an AF guy!
Jim LynchAnswered on 9/5/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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While these are great for water sports, they are meant to be worn without socks, and I just don't think I'd be comfortable running in these for a mile, let alone for a race. They're also kind of heavy, so take that into consideration as well.Answered on 9/6/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I wouldn't recommend it for extended overland running/etc. The sole
is-imho-too flexible over it's entire length to provide comfort...Answered on 9/6/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I use my shoes to wade fish and they are great.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 9/6/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Hey Tim
I bought these boots when I ran the grand canyon in February of 2009 and wore them again when we did a 21 day grand canyon trip in December of 2011. I also bought them for hiking the zions narrows and other slot canyons. They are true boots. Rugged and warm, hike well and really grip wet surfaces. I love them. I'm not sure how they will handle a long run. They are heavy and built to take a pounding on the river. If your endurance run is more of a hike in lots of wet conditions to include totally submersion of the boat the yes I would recommend them. Other wise I would buy a really nice pair of trail runners and were grotex socks. Good luck with the race.
Rich
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I'd pass on this boot for what you'll be doing. Mine were uncomfortable and
I received a pretty bad rash if worn for extended periods of time. Hope
this helps. DanAnswered on 9/7/2012 by Anonymous
