waterproof socks?

What do you guys use for launching in cold water in the winter. Ive looked at dive boots, but they don't look tall enough. And wadding boots look to big for footwell. Thanks

Anyone tried these? still not sure if the bootie will fit under my foot strap. 
www.rei.com/product/783912/kokatat-nomad-paddling-boots

I paddle flat water and these days I have neoprene bottoms with 5mm neoprene socks.  Good enough for getting in and out and keep my feet decently warm.  I don't think its the strap you need to worry about.  It's the footwell width.  

I tried waterproof, but when going out from a beach and in a wetsuit (5 mm O'Neill Psycho One), dry feet is not an option. I normally use soft 3 mm Hiko neoprene socks when it gets colder, and for real winter paddling I simply add a pair of good quality winter running socks (with some merino wool) inside the neoprene socks. Feet are wet but warm, and still fit comfortably in the ski.

Mile$ wrote: What do you guys use for launching in cold water in the winter. Ive looked at dive boots, but they don't look tall enough. And wadding boots look to big for footwell. Thanks

I have used these www.chillcheater.com/gloves-and-footwear...erproof-wading-socks when it's only slightly too cold for bare feet, www.hikosport.com/neopren-boots/2914-flexi-boty-2914.html when its a bit colder, and both in combination when its even colder.  They don't necessarily keep the feet dry, but do insulate quite well even when waterfilled.

One potential problem with neoprene boots, in addition to not fitting in the footwell, is that if the soles are stiff, you'll lose "pedal-feeling", which makes steering harder.  (the above mentioned Hiko Flexi boots have quite flexible soles)

Erik, Where do you buy the flexi shoes (on the web - need them shipped to the US)? I googled it and nothing came up.

My feet were quite cold last night and its time to get some shoes. I like the look of those if I can get them in the US.

Thanks! 

I like the Astral boots and shoes flexible enough with good traction and just wear neoprene socks under them. 
The Astral Loyak has plenty of room for footpedals, and are very flexible
www.astraldesigns.com/shop/footwear/mens/loyak-ms
the Astral Hiyak are a little tight in the footwell but have some insulation added
www.astraldesigns.com/shop/footwear/unisex/hiyak
Both will last a lot longer than neoprene footgear.
-- Andrew

I'm in the same boat (no pun intended). Last year I bought a pair of NRS boundary boots. www.nrs.com/product/2308/nrs-boundary-shoe. They are great as long as you stay in shallow water and keep your feet toasty warm and dry with a nice pair of wool socks underneath. The only problem is they are quite bulky and I could barely stuff them under the deck of my sea kayak. They are too wide to stuff in the footbox of my Epic surfski. So far I've been using a pair of 5mm neoprene wetsuit booties and my feet were pretty cold when the temp was in the 40's (Fahrenheit). I'm torn between abandoning my surfski for the winter and just paddling my sea kayak. I might eventually cave and buy a drysuit, but with 2 kids in college its a little hard to swing right now.

MCImes wrote: Erik, Where do you buy the flexi shoes (on the web - need them shipped to the US)? I googled it and nothing came up.
 

I bought mine here: www.welhonpesa.fi/tuote/3099/hiko-flexi-neopreenitossu
I don't know if they ship to US, or what the shipment costs might be in that case.

Maybe thick neoprene surfing booties with fleece socks?

Atan socks work very well, choice of 3 and 6,5 mill. Windsurfers use these for the "barefoot" feeling: www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/atan-m-153.html

Marcus, you could try www.rei.com/product/883302/sea-to-summit...a-flex-water-booties, they had them at the S.B. store earlier this year.