The Hiko Contact neoprene shoe is a very light and flexible shoe. It was developed for use in racing or freestyle. But it also works great for canoe polo or stand-up paddling. Or maybe you have a boat at home that you love paddling on easier whitewater — but your normal kayak shoes simply don't fit inside? Then this shoe is also a good investment.
The shoe has a one-piece sole made from abrasion-resistant, non-slip rubber. It's pulled up over the toes and heel for even better foot protection. The 2 mm neoprene is laminated on both sides with textile for a comfortable feel.
The shoe is super affordable. Is it also suitable for me as a whitewater beginner?
We'd say — only to a limited extent. In the beginning, it's unavoidable that you'll occasionally swim in whitewater and scramble along the bank to empty boats and collect gear. A good grip in the shoe and on wet, slippery rocks is an enormous advantage here. We'd rather recommend the
Palm Rock shoe or the
Astral Brewer or
Brewess.
Product Details
- NTX2 neoprene, laminated on both sides
- Soft, flexible, abrasion-resistant rubber sole for more boat contact
- Sole pulled up over the heel for added protection
- "Donut system": The shoe has a narrow neoprene cuff with a rubberised inner surface. This prevents the shoe from sliding down.
Intended Uses
- Canoe racing
- Canoe freestyle
- Stand-up paddling
- Swimming
- Canoe polo
- Sea kayaking
The shoe is labelled in UK sizes. For your convenience, we've already converted the sizes. For completeness, here's the conversion table:
| 36.5 |
38 |
39 |
40.5 |
42 |
43 |
44.5 |
45.5 |
47 |
48 |
| 4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
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