I recently bought a pair of breathable stockingfoot waders to use with my float tube. This is my first pair of stockingfoots, and I was wondering whether I need to wear something on my feet between them and my fins. The fins are standard Caddis, two-strap types. I’m also concerned about how to get from my car to the pond without sturdy footwear.
Thanks!
I use Beach Shoes. Sold at WallyWorld during the summer months. They are slip-ons, and have a mesh top and a sneaker like rubber bottom. I bought a pair of 12’s to go over my waders and they seem to work well.
Budd
Hi,
My husband and I use the Hodgeman Casters wading boots. They have rubber soles and lace up over the ankles so they provide good support and are very lightweight. We find they are perfect for wearing under our fins. We found them at our local Gander Mountain store for only $25. 
Dear eshuang,
I just wear my regular wading boots, but I am considering a pair of those zippered wading shoes that many people offer. They can be found for about $ 25.00 to $ 30.00 and sometimes for less when you search for sales.
I would not recommend wearing your fins without some sort of protection for the neoprene bootie part of your waders, to me that is just asking for trouble.
I like the idea of providing some converage to the neoprene bootie section of my breathable waders since that seems to be the area where many leaks occur. I hate to rip or tear that neoprene section by accidently kicking against an underwater limb or some other debris while float tubing.
Best Wishes,
Avalon 
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Light, designed for the task and comfortable. I have a pair and I LOVE them!
another vote for just plain old felt bottomed wading boots.
Doesn’t really matter what you wear, as long as you wear something to protect the foot of the waders (actually, if you aren’t concerned about wear of the bootie and the fin’s fit them okay, it’s up to you).
All the stuff designed for this application work, though, as do water shoes and plain old cheap (or pricey) sneakers, athletic shoes, etc…
Lighter is better, but you need to consider how far you have to walk/carry stuff, over what kind of terrain, etc… Also consider how they support the fins you use. Some fins need the sructure of a boot/shoe to work properly without putting uncomfortable pressure on your foot/ankle.
My wading boots (plain old Hodgeman felt soles) fit really well and I feel very comfotable walking medium distances in them carrying a load, so that’s what I use. I mean I HAVE these, they work, so I can’t justify an expenditure just for ‘tube shoes’.
Good luck!
Buddy
I agree that it shouldn’t matter what shoe or boot you wear but to wear some.
I bought the lace up flats boot that Orvis use to make.
I also noticed that with the lace up fins, that they were wearing on my boot foot hippers and my shoes, so I switched to the Fource Fins with the neoprene uppers and heel and the wear stopped.
You might want something hi-top for ankle support, but you could probably get away with regular light weight hiking shoes.
As Buddy said…“over what kind of terrain, etc…”…I want something that has enough sole so that sharp rocks, thorns, sticks ,etc…don’t hurt my feet …let alone puncture…
I hate to take the time to lace up, then take off, my wading boots, for a hike of only a few hundred yards down to the lake with my float tube. So i bought a pair of Crocs, 3 sizes bigger than my normal size, to fit the neoprene booties in my waders. Works great, and I just toss the Crocs into the back compartment of the float tube in case high winds force me ashore at a different location than where I started from. The Crocs float, too, in case they drop out of the belly boat while I’m fishing.
DRF
PS – I still think Crocs are ugly…but they are great for this usage.
Orvis say you coming
That new boot of theirs is a lace up with a zipper in the side. I love them
I bought neoprene booties. Go to Glacierglove.com and click on Fishing Accessories. The top item…303BK Boots are what I bought and like. A bit awkward with the velcro on the outside of the ankle instead of in front…but I still like them. They fit perfect and fit perfect in my force fins.
When I beach I just remove fins and walk around. When I return to fish just put on fins and go out again.
Good Luck. To each his own…
Gemrod
I wear my regular Orvis Brogue wading boots.
I wanted to publicly thank all the people who took the time to respond to my question above. I’ve decided to go with a zippered flats-style neoprene boot for protection in the water and on land, but I recognize that this is just one of many excellent and creative options suggested to me.