NRS Desperado Socks

Protect your feet
May 08, 2012

I purchased these shoes for kayaking and other types of aquatic activities I enjoy doing here in Florida. It's imperative for me to have protection on my feet at all times because of the marine life that lives in Florida coastal waters. I liked these because of the color and style. Also they are easy to slipped on and off. They also rinse off easy in clean cold water.

Awesome Kayaking Sock!
March 19, 2012

I loved these so much I bought second pair just incase I couldn't find my size later on. I use them for kayaking and they allow my feet to fit comfortably in my boat. The traction is great on wet rocks or sandy river bottoms. I would highly recommend these to a friend!

nice footwear
April 01, 2010

I needed footwear for use in my skin-on-frame. Most shoes are either to bulky or have something that might snag in the event of a mishap. The desperado sock offers good foot protection as well as a smooth profile to avoid a snag. They do run a little small, so adjust up a size.

Fine Product
December 20, 2009

Sizing is not typical: order l or 2 sizes larger.

Outstanding for skin kayaks and large feet!
December 11, 2009

I normally wear a size 13XW shoe and have had a great deal of problems finding footwear for lake kayaking. After a great deal of trial and error, I found the XXXL Desperado Sock fit nicely over top of a Chota waterproof knee high sock and liner and allows me to launch my kayak without getting chilled in the colder water off season. Soft and quite comfy with just enough support where & when needed, and still allows me to feel and adjust the rudder pedals. A superb product!

A Must Have
September 23, 2009

After getting a sandal caught inside my boat, it was either barefoot or water-socks. These were by any means the best investment in all my gear. I've only worn them a few times, but they show no wear, and have a great fit.

Runs small
July 04, 2009

XL too tight for Men's size 10.5. Order larger size

Very comfortable sock
May 22, 2009

This sock is extremely durable yet very comfortable. I have a wide foot, but this sock fits great and is stable while walking.

this is one tough sock!
October 20, 2008

I've had mine for two years and they're still going strong. Not only do they feel good in the boat, I've used them for multi-mile hikes through some pretty rugged portages and they show no signs of wear except for slight thinning in the soles. I've been through quite a few brands of paddling footwear- I find these babies nothing short of amazing - after all, these are supposed to be just socks!

outstanding sock!
December 28, 2006

best wet watersock I ever owned. good for low volume boatsand large feet

Best available shoe to fit in low volume boats.
October 23, 2006

I play kayak polo and have to fit in a carbon/kevlar boat the size of a slalom kayak. Regular neoprene socks wear against the kevlar hull in a few weeks, and don't provide protection while walking through the parking lot and the grass to the water's edge. Other kayaking boots have too much rubber on their soles, and this makes them bulky and not flexible, thus hard to fit inside a small boat. The Desperado sock is the best available compromise between walking and boating comfort for people that routinely paddle low volume boats.

They are great when your regular paddling shoe won't fit
January 30, 2006

The have much more support than the rodeo socks when walking on rocks or standing in the current

Poor Design for Fit
January 28, 2006

NRS says that these socks fit snug, to buy a size up if your shoe size is a 'half' size. Even doing that, these socks fit too tight in length, jamming the toes.

I like 'em
May 25, 2005

A littly cushier on the sole than I was expecting. That extra is welcomed when walking around outside the kayak. I used to wear rodeo socks, but I think that I've made a good switch.

Good Solution to a Painful Problem
February 22, 2005

Because of our really foul weather in Southern California, I have only had a couple of chances to wear my new NRS Desperado Socks. But my initial impression is very positive. They were acquired to address a unique problem. I took delivery of a new surf kayak in early January. The design of this particular kayak left very limited room for my feet. At first I tried a pair of water booties, but because of the fairly inflexible sole, I could not wedge my feet into the available space. Next I tried to go barefoot, but quickly discovered that the rough interior surface of the kayak rubbed the skin raw on my toes. It dawned on me that white water kayakers must have a similar challenge in their super-short boats. A scan of the footwear used by the WW crew revealed several options. I selected the NRS Desperado Sock and I think I've found the solution to my problem. The Desperado Sock is flexible enough to allow me to wedge my feet into the tight recesses of my new kayak while at the same time, providing enough protection to keep my feet from abrading on the sides of the boat. It also affords enough padding to permit a relatively comfortable traverse over a rocky coastline. My only objection...and a minor one at that...is the color scheme of these particular socks. My choices were light gray with either orange or baby blue panels. What ever happened to good old basic black?

worked well at isle royale
August 22, 2004

kept my feet warm and comfortable on our isle royale trip in mid to late August 2004. A good product at a good price.