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Water Shoes

The best water shoes, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.

user rating: 4.5 of 5 (18)
Vibram FiveFingers KSO Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe / Water Shoe
$85 - $100
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (4)
Teva Omnium
$85 - $89
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Under Armour Micro G Kilchis Fishing Shoes
$56 - $79
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Astral Brewer
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Teva Churn
$80 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (4)
Vibram FiveFingers Sprint Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Running Shoe / Water Shoe
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Keen Hydro Guide
$100 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
L.L.Bean Discovery Sandals, Closed-Toe
user rating: 4 of 5 (3)
Five Ten Canyoneer
$155 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Astral Porter
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Gempler PVC Plain Toe Boots
$29 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Adidas Hydro Pro
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Salomon Techamphibian 3
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (2)
Vibram FiveFingers Flow Barefoot / Minimal Shoe / Trail Shoe / Trail Running Shoe / Water Shoe
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Fitkicks Originals Men's Edition
$22 MSRP
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Sockwa G4
$55 MSRP
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Clorts 3H025
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Simari Water Shoe
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (1)
Merrell Waterpro Manistee
$90 MSRP
Pakems Chamonix - Mesh
$60 MSRP
Adidas Terrex Climacool Parley Boat Shoes
$140 MSRP
Body Glove Dynamo Rapid
OOFOS OOmg Low Shoe
$130 MSRP
user rating: 2 of 5 (1)
Mountrek Cascade Water
user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
Vivobarefoot Ultra Pure
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user rating: 5 of 5 (4)
Mion Tide Scramble
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
Tecnica Torrent
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user rating: 4 of 5 (10)
Salomon Techamphibian Water Shoe / Trail Shoe
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (4)
Merrell Waterpro Ultra-Sport Water Shoe / Trail Shoe
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user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Mion Fast Canyon
$130 MSRP
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
The North Face Padda
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user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Keen Cimarron
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user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Merrell All Out Blaze Sieve
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
The North Face Philter
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user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Mion Flood Tide
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user rating: 4 of 5 (5)
Merrell Waterpro Maipo
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user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Mion Warm Canyon
$130 MSRP
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user rating: 3.5 of 5 (3)
Columbia Aquatooth
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user rating: 3.5 of 5 (3)
Teva Sunkosi
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user rating: 3 of 5 (2)
Teva Gamma Pro
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user rating: 2 of 5 (1)
Merrell WaterPro Tawas
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user rating: 1 of 5 (1)
Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoe / Trail Shoe
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Recent Water Shoe Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars
Under Armour Micro G Kilchis Fishing Shoes

For a water shoe, I couldn't really expect a better shoe. They are lightweight, soles are comfortable, and they fit great. These are comfortable and light. Most people would not wear socks with them in the water, but you could probably wear socks with them (dry) and they would be even more comfortable as a casual daily shoe. I personally just wear them with no socks, and bring them in my bag when I'm going fishing. I switch out my hiking shoes / tennis shoes for these when I get there, and put my… Full review

rated 3.5 of 5 stars
Sockwa G4

A minimalist stream crossing and camp shoe that also works well for sea kayaking. Excellent traction but thin soles don’t give much protection against sharp rocks. Neoprene offers some warmth but can also get moist or clammy. I came across the Sockwa G4 about three years ago in a search for a lightweight shoe for crossing creeks and hanging out at camp on longer hikes where grams matter. I have crossed cold water creeks up to about knee deep and quiet water estuaries up to about crotch deep using… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Pakems Chamonix - Mesh

Chamonix mesh style shoes from Pakems are great water or camp shoes for backpacking. The mesh drains water easily, but the firm, solid sole is contoured to provide good traction. In a pinch, I could hike in them if my hiking shoes failed. Pakems provide a secure platform on slippery rocks and fold flat so they are compact in the pack. They are comfortable to wear in camp. They also make a good travel shoe. Pakems are a packable “real” shoe with a sole and sturdy fabric, but with a clever design… Full review

rated 3.5 of 5 stars
Simari Water Shoe

I'm always looking for good water shoes to use on my canoe and kayak adventures. Recently a company called SIMARI sent me a pair of water shoes to evaluate. I took the opportunity to try them out on a recent island vacation where I spent most of my time beachcombing and kayaking. For the price (about $20) these are very good water shoes. They are comfortable to wear, have good grip and drain water well, but at first glance, they seem a bit flimsy and only time will tell how durable they are. For… Full review

rated 3.5 of 5 stars
Fitkicks Originals Men's Edition

Lightweight shoes great for water crossings or in camp, but maybe not both in the same day. Solid feeling sole protects the bottom of your feet while light minimalist upper keeps feet clean yet letting them breathe. With most of their weight coming from the footbed, these shoes trade lower weight for less protection. Marketed as a casual shoe for non-specific use, but this review is written based on their use as water and camp shoes. Specs: 8.7oz/247g for the XL size pair on my scale MSRP: $21.99… Full review

rated 3.5 of 5 stars
Clorts 3H025

This is a review of a water shoe made by the Chinese company CLORTS. These shoes were an unsolicited gift, sent to me by the company. I guess they had seen some of my other reviews on my YouTube channel, "The One Canoe", and wanted me to try out their product as they are new to the North American market. I put the model 3H025A water shoe through its paces on a recent canoe trip on Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada. This was the kind of trip where you are constantly in and out of the canoe, so your… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
OOFOS OOmg Low Shoe

A terrific water shoe that can double as a recovery camp shoe. Lightweight and doesn't absorb water. Getting ready for a long-distance backpacking trip in the Sierra of California I knew I would need to bring along a shoe for the numerous water crossings I would encounter. Almost reading my mind I got an email from a marketing rep for Oofos with information about their new OOmg Low Shoe. This was the first foray from OOfos into a shoe like sandal. I instantly saw the potential for a combination… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Adidas Terrex Climacool Parley Boat Shoes

These lightweight breathable water shoes drain water out as fast as it can go in. For the ecologically minded, the shoe is made with "Parley Ocean Plastic" recycled from ocean and beach plastic cleanups. The Adidas Terrex Climacool Parley boat shoe is a lightweight, breathable boat shoe that will keep your feet cool and drain water super fast. What caught my eye when I first saw these boat shoes was the fact that they were constructed of a yarn made with "Parley Ocean Plastic". Anything that can… Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Vibram FiveFingers KSO

I have been wearing my Vibrams for four years. I can hike a mile upriver on a wooded trail then float down through class 1/2 rapids. They form to your feet making it safer to climb on rocks which can be slimey and slippery. You could jog or run in them, but it is painful on the feet when there are rocks, ie gravel roads. I bought this product four years ago and still wear them whenever I go kayaking or for a float down the river at our house, basically any water sport where you don't want your feet… Full review

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