Lobes said......

I have never tried the Crocs (am a member of aforementioned Facebook group) but I do get quite sore feet on flatwater paddles so I think i will have to test them.

Crocs are ok. They have good grip. I find the texture a little rough on wet feet and they get shells and stuff in them which is a pain to rinse out.

A purpose built boat shoe like these are good and cheap. www.burkemarine.com.au/product.php?prod_id=19

For surf use a proper surfing bootie is the go. I've used Rip Curl and Billbong for a while but I like the look of these http://www.neilprydewaterwear.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=5&Itemid=7

The Neil Pryde ones look really cool. I nearly bought a pair but went with Quiksilver instead. The important thing is to have a velcro strap (or shoelace or something) across the Navicular otherwise its impossible to swim without kicking them off.

I looked at the Burke ones too but I was put off by the quite abrasive tread underneath. It looked like they mighta, sorta, coulda ripped my soft deck pad up.

Just so I've got this right. Am I correct in understanding that when wearing Crocs it is possible to flatwater SUP without wax or pads?