FAQs
Water shoes are footwear designed specifically for use when walking through water. They're often referred to as wetsuits, but this term is more commonly applied to clothing than footwear.
The name water shoe originated in Australia. There, they were originally known as wet feet boots, which was shortened to wet footsies and then eventually became water shoes.
Regular sneakers have soles that are made out of rubber or plastic. Neoprene provides better traction in slippery situations.
Neoprene makes up most of the exterior of water shoes. Rubber is sometimes added to increase durability.
No. While they provide good protection against water, they don't offer much protection against cold weather.
Some water shoes claim to be completely waterproof. However, even though they're advertised as being waterproof, they won't keep your feet dry all day every day.
You'll want to start by removing your socks. Then, pull off the top part of the water shoe. Next, slide your foot into the bottom half of the water shoe. Finally, snap the two halves together.
To take your water shoes off, simply undo the Velcro straps at the back of the water shoe. Then, slip your foot out of the water shoe.
While you can wear water shoes during exercise, you should avoid doing so if you're planning on swimming in open waters.
If you plan on going into a pool, you shouldn't wear water shoes. Instead, you should wear something like flip flops or shower sandals.
Yes, you can wear water shoes outside. Just remember to always wear sunscreen whenever you go outdoors.
Driving isn't really an activity where you'd want to wear water shoes. If you must drive in water shoes, try to limit how far you travel in them. Otherwise, you could end up damaging your car.
Yes, you can wear water shoes while sleeping. Just be careful not to get them too hot.
Most manufacturers recommend buying water shoes based on their size rather than their width. So, if you're looking for a pair of water shoes, look for ones that say "men's" or "women's" in the title.
When choosing between men's and women's water shoes, consider what activities you plan on doing in them. If you're planning on spending lots of time in the water, choose a pair of water shoes that has a thick sole.
