Can rainboots serve as deckboots?

Question

I'm not quite an avid fisher, and I prefer the rubber soles of deck boots, but without having to shell out upwards of $50 for deck boots, am I safe using regular rain boots? Or do the soles have to be smooth instead?

Answer 1

Yup

Yes : You Get Better Protection : And Nice Work From That Boots.....

Clean It On regular Intervals

You Can Best By Doing That.

Answer 2

Deck boots should have a white sole so as to not mark the deck

Overshoes are not the best. You want to be able to kick them off if you fall overboard.

Answer 3

If you're on a good-sized party or charter boat, traction isn't really a problem. (I've seen people out there ruining perfectly good leather dress shoes, but unless the boat was really pitching, slipping wasn't a problem.)

I think the main reason deck boots are more expensive is for being better able to stand up to salt water. If you're not out there a lot, rain boots should work just fine. Just rinse them with fresh water afterwards and they should last longer.