# XTRATUF Shoes Shoes Are Perfect For This Big Foot Father And Son Pair *By Aaron Turpen — Updated November 2024* Written by: [Aaron Turpen](https://menwhoblog.com/aaron-turpen.html) Last Updated: 28 November 2024 Top BlogHits: 4013Reading time: 02:16 I have big man feet. My son Aidan also has big feet. Finding good shoes that don’t wear out quickly, constrict our feet too much, or otherwise just generally suck isn’t easy. Aidan runs cross country and likes athletic shoes, which aren’t a great choice in bad weather or during the winter. I don’t like bending down to tie my shoes and prefer slip ons I can shove my feet into instead. Also not a great bad weather option.  We found [Alaskan shoe company XtraTuf](https://www.xtratuf.com/) and were sent some shoes to try. We chose Kiata Waterproof Sneakers, his in black and mine in green. These are as near perfect for shoes as we’ve ever found. They probably aren’t great athletic shoes, as Aidan still prefers his runners for that, but they’re excellent everyday shoes with all of the features we want for that. Especially when it’s wet, slushy, or downright wintry outside. ### A Mexican Mancation Guys Weekend at Villa Del Palmar Loreto Villa Del Palmar Loreto is a great spot for a guys weekend or Mexican Mancation adventure in Baja. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/qgHEdvsA_ZUIt4Bpludd3A.1470) ### Turbocharged Guys Weekend in Milwaukee Wisconsin ManTripping: Men's Travel and Lifestyle Blog for busy men who love to travel. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/qgHEdvsA_ZUIt4Bpludd3A.1459) ### Cruise Ship Wi-Fi Explained for First-Time Cruisers First-time cruiser connectivity made simple: ship Wi-Fi versus cellular day passes, which cruise lines include internet, security considerations for banking, and practical strategies to match your usage without overspending. 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Once the laces are set, the Kiatas are flexible enough to work as slip-ons for everyday use, making me happy.  Neither of us like a hard or thick sole beneath our feet. Hence his preference for athletic shoes and mine for what are usually glorified sandals. These XtraTuf sneakers are a perfect middle ground there with enough protection and covering to keep feet warm in the winter, but only just enough so that the feel of the terrain still translates into the foot.  The only real downer to these Kiata sneakers is how easily the rise of the sole can scuff. Most everything just wipes off, but it does mar the look of the shoe. That, for us, is a pretty small complaint as both Aidan and I are often quite oblivious to whatever mess we’ve left in our wake. We’re dudes. But I do notice sometimes the marks on my shoes and feel obligated to buff them off. The good news is that, after it snows, you can just wear these into it (they’re waterproof!) and scuffle around to take care of most of it.  XtraTuf makes a whole lot of various shoe and boot options. Before next winter, I’ll have to upgrade my serious weather ducks and will likely look at this Alaskan company’s offerings. They have boots of every description from deck boots to lace-ups to tall muckers. These [XTRATUF Men's Kiata Waterproof Sneakers are available on their website](https://www.xtratuf.com/mens-kiata-waterproof-sneaker/). **Hey Aaron Turpen wants you to share this!**   ---   Written by: [Aaron Turpen](https://menwhoblog.com/aaron-turpen.html) #MenWhoBlog MemberTop #MenWhoBlog AuthorThought Leader Aaron is a Wyoming-based writer who enjoys vehicles, woodworking, and traveling with his family. Outside of MenWhoBlog, Aaron is a prolific writer, father of three, and would-be chicken farmer. ### Cruises and Resorts Thinking about a cruise or all-inclusive resort vacation? 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