Looking for the most comfortable fishing boots ever made?

As a professional fisherman, the quality of your equipment is very important. Whether you work at sea or in an aquaculture environment, your job as a fisherman is always tough and intense. The right fishing clothes not only ensure that your work goes smoothly and safely, but also offer extra comfort and therefore increase your motivation and improve your experience at work.

In addition to rainwear for fishing such as a raincoat and bib-overalls, fishermen are constantly on the lookout for the best fishing boots. But how do you find the most comfortable commercial fishing boots? In this blog, we will tell you what characteristics to look for in your boots and show you why Bekina Boots offers the ultimate solution.

The importance of good fishing boots

A recreational fisherman may get by with a rod and some bait, but commercial fishing is a completely different ball game. Perfectly maintained equipment is crucial for the safety of the entire crew. Most fishing accidents are caused by fishermen slipping and falling overboard. The cause? Fishing boots that don’t offer enough grip on the wet, greasy deck of the boat.

But the best commercial fishing boots provide more than just safety. Fishermen spend long periods of time working in extreme conditions at sea and therefore need their boots to be extra comfortable. This helps them avoid aching or tired legs, increasing their motivation and energy.

The most comfortable commercial fishing boots – features:

Waterproof

Naturally, when at sea, it’s important that your boots are waterproof. As a fisherman, you are constantly in contact with water and you want to avoid getting your socks and feet wet, because that’s not a very pleasant feeling. Waterproof boots prevent moisture from penetrating the footwear, keeping your feet dry.

The polyurethane material used for the shaft and sole of Bekina Boots footwear is impermeable. This protects your feet not only from water, but also from dirt and chemicals.

Thermal insulation

While being waterproof goes a long way when it comes to keeping your feet warm, you also need insulated fishing boots. Temperatures on the water can drop quickly, especially in colder regions and at night.

The Bekina Boots StepliteX StormGrip boots are specially designed to provide insulation at temperatures as low as -40 °F. With a self-regulating thermal inner layer and a polyurethane structure of small air bubbles, these fishing boots ensure that your feet never get cold.

Lightweight

Fishing is a tough job. Lugging thick, heavy fishing boots around all day is no fun. Therefore, as a commercial fisherman, it's best to look for lightweight boots. Pay particular attention to the material. For example, Bekina Boots NEOTANE polyurethane boots are 40% lighter than rubber fishing boots or PVC fishing boots.

Strong and durable material

Of course, your light fishing boots also have to be strong enough. Heavy-duty fishing boots are essential for the harsh, extreme conditions you work in at sea to provide us with fresh fish. NEOTANE again scores highly here as a light but strong and high-quality material that is therefore more durable than other alternatives. Bekina Boots polyurethane boots last up to three times longer than rubber or PVC boots.

Slip-resistance of the sole

The Bekina Boots StepliteX StormGrip boots have an excellent SRC-certified sole. This means it is slip-resistant and therefore prevents you from slipping on the deck. This is one of the most important requirements for commercial fishermen, because you don’t want you or your crew to be injured or fall overboard.

In addition, Bekina Boots fishing boots have a yellow rubber pad on the sole. This provides extra grip, stability, abrasion resistance and soft cushioning.

Closed outer rim

Our StepliteX StormGrip fishing boots have a closed outer rim. The smooth finish of the outsole prevents net trapping that could cause slips, trips and falls. Yes, Bekina Boots have thought of everything with their fishing boots!

Easy to maintain

If you wear your boots for prolonged periods every day, you want to be able to clean them easily and without too much fuss. The smooth finish of the Bekina Boots commercial fishing boots makes them easy to wash, without grease or dirt getting into the edges. Cleaning your boots regularly and taking care of them also makes them last longer.

In addition, all Bekina Boots fishing boots come with ergonomic footbeds. This ensures extra comfort. They can be easily removed for airing, drying and machine washing at a maximum temperature of 86 °F.

Do you have any questions about the maintenance of your fishing boots? Find out how best to clean them here.

The most comfortable fishing boots from Bekina Boots

Bekina Boots is a Belgian company that manufactures NEOTANE boots for various sectors. For commercial fishing, we designed the StepliteX StormGrip, a boot that meets all the requirements of a professional fisherman. How? The boots are:

• 100% waterproof;
•  fitted with an SRC-certified sole;
• equipped with a yellow rubber pad that provides extra grip, abrasion resistance and soft cushioning;
• equipped with a closed rim to avoid net trapping;
• resistant to fats, oils and chemicals.