Grippy rubber soles will serve you well whether you’re rock pooling, riverside-hiking or looking for traction on a surfboard or stand-up paddleboard. Wild swimmers: Look for neoprene or yulex (a more environmentally friendly version of neoprene) socks or flexible water shoes to provide insulation and allow you to swim freely. Editor's Note: We updated our water shoe roundup on December 6, 2023, to include charts showing the scores of each shoe we tested.

These water sneakers feature the same chevron-patterned sole, which provides excellent traction on wet surfaces like river rocks or raft tubes.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Additionally, many water shoes have a removable insole that will get you a little more top-to-bottom room if removed. We've noticed that shoes built for smooth surfaces have smaller lugs, soft rubber, and razor sipes (or tiny slits).

Initially thought the size 10 I purchased may be a little small due to fleece liner but this is already stretching and on reflection I feel the size is correct.Our review team consists of three water-loving adventurers who spend most of their time on the water. In this review, we don't focus on this genre of shoes, but it's an important one to consider if you find yourself in the depths of the Earth, canyoneering. Shoes with the higher numbers on our scale will suit athletes with a wider foot and those wanting that extra comfort in the toe box. The woven upper includes toggle fastenings so you can ensure a good fit (although size up if you're between sizes), with a pull tab on the tongue and wide, comfortable construction. UK Super Pink / 8 UK Navy/Teal / 3 UK Navy/Teal / 4 UK Navy/Teal / 5 UK Navy/Teal / 6 UK Navy/Teal / 7 UK Navy/Teal / 7.