NRS Women's Kicker Wetshoe

Rocky put-ins, slippery riverbanks, and cold water underfoot are just part of paddling in Canada, and the NRS Women's Kicker Wetshoe handles all three without the bulk of a heavy neoprene bootie.

Built on a women's-specific last with a roomy toe box, the Kicker is designed to fit the way a shoe should rather than squeezing your foot into a generic shape. The 3 mm Terraprene neoprene upper is made from limestone and recycled tires, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional neoprene that delivers meaningful insulation with titanium adhesive throughout for added warmth retention. Reinforced toe and heel construction adds durability where wetshoes typically wear out fastest, and stretchy rubber support bands improve lateral stability on uneven terrain.

The sole is where the Kicker earns its keep on technical ground. A 3 mm patterned rubber sole provides solid traction on wet rock and slippery surfaces, backed by a 2 mm plastic shim for underfoot protection on sharp or rocky put-ins. A hook-and-loop webbing strap across the top of the foot adjusts for a customised fit over bare feet or thin socks, and the low-profile design works equally well inside a kayak cockpit as it does on the trail between the car and the water.

• Upper: 3 mm Terraprene neoprene (limestone and recycled tires)
• Titanium adhesive throughout for warmth retention
• Women's-specific last with roomy toe box
• Reinforced toe and heel
• Stretchy rubber lateral support bands
• 3 mm patterned rubber sole
• 2 mm plastic shim for underfoot protection
• Hook-and-loop webbing strap closure
• 3 mm neoprene insole