Water Shoes

I'm so sorry that happened to you. My mom wore her's on our dolphin excursion but they kept making her feet float up so she took them off. We were not in the ocean though & you had to constantly swim or mainly kick your feet to be able to interact with the dolphins. We got lucky. But you never know when you will need them. I don't know how long it has been since this happened but I hope your foot is better now.

Thanks so much Maryred. I did end up buying a pair of Land's End. They were around $49 but they will probably outlast me. LOL. I didn't get to use them on the cruise because the beach we went to for snorkeling we wore fins into the water. I expect to be wearing them when we take my little dog to the river & let her play. The rocks are slippery & those tennis shoe like soles will keep me from falling. It's was good to have them though because their was one beach I did need them on. Thanks again because it makes me feel better about my purchase from Land's End. Hope you have a wonderful cruise. I guess it will be a good two or three years before I can save to go on another one. And isn't it funny how those last couple of months fly by? Or at least the last month. I'm so ready to go on another cruise already. LOL. Have a great day & wonderful cruise

There 3 types of water shoes mesh tops, neoprene tops, and sandals. All 3 types share a couple of features such as 0 bouyancy and have a tough but very flexible bottom to prevent feet from being cut up on rocks, shells and coral, as well as protecting them stingers, spines, and teeth of marine life.

Inexpensive mesh top ones can be had at places such as Dollar General and 5 Below. The 3 bad things with these is they generally come in split sizes (ex 9/10 or S, M, or Lg) providing imperfect fits, the mesh lets sand & other very small particles in easily but not out again, and generally only last 4-5 wearings before the glue gives out or the bottoms crack.

The neoprene ones are perhaps the most popular and prices range widely on these depending on where you buy and the name brand (or non-brand) you decide on. No names as well as last year's styles of name brands can be had at places like Target and Wallyworld for under $20 in the seasonal section spring to early summer. While new style brands names (Speedo, Body Glove, and Under Armour) can be found year round sporting and marine equipment stores like Modells and West Marine starting at about $30 and going up to over $100. The advantage to this type is when fitted properly and the ankle cinch pulled not much gets into the shoe.

The sandal type is more popular with people that like to go from land sports to water activities without stopping to change. These tend to be the most rugged, being able to handle trails even rock climbing then water sports even white water rafting. If this style is your choice, avoid no names brands for these and stick with Trekkers, Teva, Lands End, and LL Bean. These generally run $70 + & can be found at sporting equipment stores, but if confident on the size you need you can save money ordering direct from the vendor or from outlets online.

Oh my!

My daughter encouraged me to wear her water sandals on our excursion but I refused thinking they looked 'dorky'. Needless to say I am nursing a sore foot because I stepped on a shell and cut the bottom of my foot pretty deep. I will wear them next time!!!

We go to the beach, lake & do too much around water not to have a good pair of water shoes. I don't buy the cheap kind & then just throw them away. The cheap ones just tore up on me but they were a little small so that might be why. We go kayaking occasionally & for slippery rocks you HAVE to have a good pair. I got my 1st pair at sports academy & said after that never again will I go the cheap route.

We got ours from Walgreens. I love my pedicures and my feet in general and they are pretty, so I'd like to keep them that way even while on vacation. Water shoes breath and are not closed in...Remember, your out in the sun. You don't get a lot of sand on your feet. Most of all, you will not get cut, step on a crazy fish by mistake and you are protected. Don't want to get sick from a nasty cut on the foot or a bite from some fish that you didn't even see.

Our water shoes are from Walmart, when I'm done with the trip I throw them away.

I got mine at Land's End & ended up not even using them. The only reason I didn't get the canvas lighter weight kind is because my last pair did hold up even 2 weeks. I think they were too small though. I made the mistake of having the Land's End too tight when we were walking & they caused my feet to swell. And we didn't even need them then because we were snorkeling

We have a pair of watershoes we got from Lands End just before last cruise. They are a requirement for climbing Dunn's River Falls. If you do not have any you have to buy or rent a pair or you cannot climb.

They are basically sandals with ample top cover and have rubber soles with drainage holes. The upper material is made to dry quickly. Comfort wise they are not bad. I actually used them when I got home for walking my dogs in the rain as I hate to wear my good sandals in the rain and get the leather wet.Sandals are the only thing I wear from May 1 to end of October or later. Even into the office so they are a big thing for me.