shoes for pedaling hobie?

I got a hobie adventure last summer and spent quite a bit of time pedaling around the bay---I even managed to catch a few fish now and again. Currently, I'm thinking about changes for next season, and I'm definitely going to have to be kinder to my old feet.

I usually pedaled with flip flops or barefoot. However, that seems to put too much stress on my arches. I've got custom orthotics that I wear all the time inside my shoes, and I think I need to use them when pedaling the hobie. I don't see any way to do so without shoes of some sort, but soggy sneakers don't sound too appealing.

Ideally, I'd like to find something that's OK for hot days, and can also keep my feet warm on those cold mornings/days. So, I was thinking that something like this might work

http://www.nrs.com/product/2355/astral-mens-brewer-watershoe

where I add neoprene socks when necessary.

Anyways, I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions and/or relevant experience. Thanks.

Are you wearing a wetsuit, drysuit or tempest style pants?

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Consider a pair of mountain bike sandals. They have thick protective soles and allow a neoprene sock to work nicely inside to keep feet warm. Plus. Should you ever change pedals to the clip in type just add cleats to the footwear for which they are already set for. I've been super pleased with mine. Google mtb sandals and you will find a range of offerings.

You need multiple shoes.  I just fished Quarry Lakes in Fremont yesterday and  it was bit chilly, steady 5 to 10 knots of wind, air temp in the low 50's.  I used Keen Water Shoes with Kokatat Tempest Pants and wool socks and stayed comfortable.  For saltwater I always use a drysuit with neoprene booties. 
For hot weather I like Keen or Teva, quick drying and drains water.

I believe the NRS workboot watershoe has been well liked. (note it has a 5 mil liner and could get hot in warm weather). I have not used this shoe myself. Google search this item and you will quickly be rewarded with similar hard soled booties some better suited to your Hobie than others. Mel always looks comfortable in his clothing, just thought you might be unaware of these other thick soled booties.

I wear these for ALL conditions.  They are made by Colombia and are called the Powerdrain Cool.  Originally purchased for rockhopping along streams and rivers but found that they work just fine on the kayak!  Love them so much that I purchased a second pair before the first pair wore out.

Got my second pair from RunOutlet.com.  They retail for $90 but can usually be found for ~$60.

What about these? - Ducking and running!!! 

I love my Keens, but since I end up following Dilbeck hiking around inlets after beaching the yaks, the Keens tend to let rocks, sand, and gravel into the sole.  I use the same shoes he has and they are super grippy for hiking and provide arch support.  I also have a multitude of foot problems and these shoes have been the best solution for pedaling in all but the coldest conditions.  Then I go to dive boots with a hard sole, and Thor Lo wool socks inside my dry suit or tempest pants too.

What about these? - Ducking and running!!! 

These look awesome---exactly my style...

I wear these for ALL conditions.  They are made by Colombia and are called the Powerdrain Cool.  Originally purchased for rockhopping along streams and rivers but found that they work just fine on the kayak!  Love them so much that I purchased a second pair before the first pair wore out.

Got my second pair from RunOutlet.com.  They retail for $90 but can usually be found for ~$60.

I've been wanting to get something similar.  For saltwater, once my neoprene booties get wet it retains the cold.  I wear a liner sock and heavy sock under my drysuit. 

I wear these for ALL conditions.  They are made by Colombia and are called the Powerdrain Cool.  Originally purchased for rockhopping along streams and rivers but found that they work just fine on the kayak!  Love them so much that I purchased a second pair before the first pair wore out.

Got my second pair from RunOutlet.com.  They retail for $90 but can usually be found for ~$60.

Thanks to everybody for the responses.

These shoes looks good and the price is reasonable. I was in West Marine in Santa Cruz on Wednesday and didn't see them. In any case, one minor issues is that the sole looks pretty thick. On the Hobie, I find that setting 6 on the pedals works best for me, but that's barefoot. With the thicker sole, I might have to go to 7, and I'd prefer not to do that if possible (I find I bottom out a lot when using 7). I know I must sound really, really picky, but I pedal a lot when I'm out there---like constantly for 5 or 6 hours---since I like to troll. And I think I've got it pretty much dialed in, except for the flex in my arch...

There is a neglected component in this subject about best most comfortable shoes for a Hobie and that is the pedal itself. There are many different, and in my opinion, better pedal options for the Mirage drive. There are the traditional flat non clip in bike pedals of many varieties which offer a superior platform and grip for the foot as well as different clip in style pedals. One does have to change the drive arms from the stock hollow arms to the older solid aluminum threaded arms to make a switch, but not only do you get pedal choices but also a stronger drive arm.

There is a neglected component in this subject about best most comfortable shoes for a Hobie and that is the pedal itself. There are many different, and in my opinion, better pedal options for the Mirage drive. There are the traditional flat non clip in bike pedals of many varieties which offer a superior platform and grip for the foot as well as different clip in style pedals. One does have to change the drive arms from the stock hollow arms to the older solid aluminum threaded arms to make a switch, but not only do you get pedal choices but also a stronger drive arm.

That's an excellent point. I've never been too keen on the Hobie plastic pedals. I have seen some posts about replacing the drive arms, and it doesn't look too daunting. I'll put some thought into that possibility.

Any scuba boots, or if it  really cold, scuba socks and shoes. 

Cold weather- two layers of socks under kokatat tempest pants, crocs over that.

Warm weather, just crocs, well ventilated and keep your feet from burning.

Just a disclaimer; my crocks are for fishing only- I don't wear them in public