Water Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 171 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 30 posts to rank the best Water Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/kayakfishing, r/CampingandHiking, r/Sup, r/BuyItForLife, r/REI. Top-rated brands include Keen (4.3/5), Chaco (4.4/5), Astral (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews171
Subreddits24
Posts30
Brands54
Products76
171 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Keen
4.3
(24)
"100%. Keen Newport H2 will go everywhere and last."
"Love my Keen water shoes for hiking, swimming, etc."
"I’m a big fan of Keens."
"Keen SOLR"
"Recommended."
"Great and washable!"
"Love my keen water shoes."
"I'm loyal to Keen hiking sandals personally."
"Uneek’s by keen- outstanding water shoes."
"Keens if you want toe protection."
#2
Chaco
4.4
(18)
"For water, I prefer Chacos over Tevas."
"Chacos. I miss the old school heavy vibram bottoms."
"Chacos, they are the best you’ll get."
"I own Chaco’s and Teva’s and I always go for my Chaco’s when water/hiking/walking involved."
"Chacos all da way!"
"I did Angels Landing in Chaco’s, as well as quite a few 10+ milers in them."
"They are non-marking, have great traction, dry fast."
"Chacos!"
"Chacos have been my go to water wear footgear for a decade or more."
"Chacos for the win."
#3
Astral
4.4
(15)
"I use astral Loyaks, my pair has lasted me 7 years now, I wear them whenever I feel like it for all types of activities past getting my feet wet and maintain grip."
"Excellent for kayaking."
"Astral Lowyak are my current go-to."
"Astral Loyaks are what you're looking for. Very grippy, drain water well, and look surprisingly stylish too."
"Astral. All the way."
"I love my Astral's."
"Check out Astrals. They're very grippy when wet and work well in water and on hikes."
"I’ve used them for river trips and like them a lot so far…"
"Check out Astral’s shoe line."
"Astral lowyaks are basically the gold standard."
#4
Crocs
4.8
(10)
"Crocs you can wear them to the water and you can wear them on the water."
"Once we found crocs we stayed in them."
"Crocs are my favorite strap to your pack shoe."
"Crocs are great."
"Crocs!"
"Crocs. Looks ridiculous but super comfortable in and out of water."
"I've got a pair of crocs watershoes and I flipping love them."
"I wear crocs on the water. They work great."
"Check out Crocs sneakers. I haven’t tried any of these, but I have a pair from many years ago that I love."
"Crocs make a great water shoe- not sure they have enough support for true hiking."
#5
Teva
4.0
(12)
"Tevas! Comfy when wet but open on top so they don’t get stinky."
"Tevas. Only because I hate toe thongs."
"Not the cheapest, but I love my Tevas. Got great grip and very comfy."
"Great amphibian option with good hiking capabilities."
"Teva hurricanes for put in/out, barefoot otherwise."
"Sandals. Teva are good for this."
"Great all-around. I’ve used them for boating, fly fishing, beach."
"I usually use them daily for several seasons."
"When it's get too cold for sandals."
"We both picked up a pair of Tevas."
#6
NRS
4.4
(9)
"NRS definitely makes some great gear."
"NRS seems to be a brand that specifically thinks things through and designs products for paddle boarding."
"The NRS water shoes/boots/socks are exactly what I’m looking for. Good options there. Something waterproof that you can walk in, swim in climb on slippery rocks etc."
"Check out the NRS Arroyo/kicker for neoprene."
"NRS Water Shoes - the ankle high ones, specifically."
"NRS water shoes."
"I use NRS paddle wetshoes for hikes with constant exposure to water."
"Great for water activities."
"NRS boots"
#7
Merrell
4.4
(9)
"They worked like a charm and offered plenty of support."
"I wear my Merrell Pandis while canoe tripping as they're a hybrid water shoe/hiking sandal."
"They've been great."
"Handsdown most comfortable shoe for in the kayak and for hiking."
"Great, you can order in extra wide."
"Provided a much more stable fit."
"I've got a pair and have nothing bad to say about them."
"I really like."
"I've been pleasantly surprised by the Merrell Choprocks."
#8
Columbia
4.5
(6)
"I bought a pair of Columbia water shoes for a cruise years ago and still really like them."
"Columbia drainmakers."
"I have a pair of 30$ Columbia Drainmakers."
"I went with Columbia pro sport."
"They work great but they run small."
"Great grip, dry fast, and are comfortable."
#9
Water Shoes
4.3
(6)
"These were phenomenal. Hiked at least a mile or two in them with my 40lb pack, and they felt great."
"I buy these all the time. They go on sale every once in a while and I always pick up a few spares."
"I’d recommend water shoes if you’re going out to the sandbar"
"Water shoes for me were great because I went in the water, otherwise you can cut your foot on shells"
"[these](https://amzn.to/44heJLE) shoes are pretty good"
"You want water shoes that are good to hike in and are easy enough to get sand/rocks out."
#10
Amazon
4.6
(5)
"I have these and love them. Very comfortable and versatile."
"I love water shoes at coco cay! It’s more comfortable walking around and sometimes the water is slimy. They are super affordable on Amazon!"
"~$30 Amazon slip on water shoes with rubber/grippy sole/tread and SealSkinz socks. 3 years use…still going strong"
"I bought a pair off of Amazon for like $10? They fit tightly, I'm able to walk around in them, and water drains right through the bottom of the shoe."
"I would buy my own. Look at water shoes on Amazon , cheap . Usually $20 each"
#11
Vibram
4.8
(4)
"Vibram five fingers"
"Seconding the comment about Vibrams. I've hiked and canoed in the V-Aqua, which was my go-to pair for getting wet (dries remarkably quickly)."
"They work wonderfully in water. Grippy and fast drying."
"My favorite summer shoe is a bootleg version of the vibram furoshiki that can be found for like 20 bucks on Amazon."
#12
Bedrock
4.3
(3)
"The crew that led us all swore by bedrock."
"Bedrocks are great for water and hiking."
"I love Bedrocks. They’re comfortable, grippy, light, and rugged."
#13
Altra
3.7
(3)
"I'd pick altras myself. They're flexible enough to fit in a boat and there's a high top version Id pick as I like the extra height for boating."
"I hike/backpack in Altra Lone Peaks, and depending on how many water crossings I might make in a day, I will sometimes just leave them on and walk through the water."
"I use a pair of Altras as my boating shoe when I'm wearing my drysuit. They work pretty well."
#14
Crosskix
3.7
(3)
"Is what I wear."
"Crosskix are maybe the best/most comfortable option."
"I’m eyeing these."
#15
Olu Kai
5.0
(2)
"Olu Kai makes some great mesh topped slip on with good traction."
"OluKai makes a number of really nice water-friendly shoes."
#16
Under Armour
4.5
(2)
"Awesome shoes for water and mud."
"For warm weather."
#17
Magellan
4.5
(2)
"Magellan has water shoes at Academy for $30. Extremely soft insole and light weight."
"I like as well as a pair of Crocs LiteRide Pacer Shoes."
#18
Adidas
4.5
(2)
"I got some adidas water shoes and they’re amazing."
"Marketed for MTB, but the same sole they used to sell when they were in whitewater."
#19
Dive Booties
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend a quality pair of 6 or 7mm dive booties, especially if you get out much in the colder season"
#20
Fit Kicks
5.0
(1)
"I used some Fit Kicks on Naxos and Santorini, very lightweight and worked great!"
#21
Chacos
5.0
(1)
"They dry quick and they're not uncomfortable to wear while wet."
#22
Orvis
5.0
(1)
"I have flat and wide feet too and the Orvis Ultralight Wading Boots are very comfortable for me."
#23
Solite
5.0
(1)
"I've got a pair and love them, completely lock your feet in."
#24
Academy Sports
5.0
(1)
"I picked up a cheap pair from Academy Sports a couple of years ago. Spent under $15. I feel like spider man when I wear them on rocks in rivers."
#25
Dawgs
5.0
(1)
"Super lightweight shoes that I've used for years."
#26
Hoka
5.0
(1)
"Hoka has a new river shoe out that's WAY more comfortable."
#27
Magellan Outdoors
5.0
(1)
"Https://www.academy.com/p/magellan-outdoors-pro-mens-fishing-shoes"
#28
Aleader
5.0
(1)
"Good grip, drain well."
#29
Aqualung
5.0
(1)
"I have a pair of aqualung 'Caribbean' shoes that I like."
#30
FitKicks
5.0
(1)
"I love my fitkicks. I wore them all over Hawaii for waterfalls, hiking across streams or in wet areas, beaches/snorkeling, etc."
#31
Xtratuf
5.0
(1)
"The most comfortable and best gripping shoes/sandals/boots I've ever owned."
#32
Lands' End
4.0
(1)
"They make water shoes that look like tennis shoes now!!"
#33
Running Shoes
4.0
(1)
"I usually just use an old pair of light weight running shoes when I know I'm going to be in the water."
#34
Topic Feel
4.0
(1)
"Check out topic feel, they do walking trainers that are also suitable for wearing in the water."
#35
Atan
4.0
(1)
"I used Atan booties which gave me great feedback."
#36
Googan Deck Shoes
4.0
(1)
"I got a really good pair from Googan."
#37
Sperry
4.0
(1)
"Sperry's"
#38
Sporti
4.0
(1)
"I wear scuba booties from Swim Outlet (Sporti house brand) with a pair of adisage flip flops for the walk thru the grass and parking lot."
#39
Cressi
4.0
(1)
"I really like mine, but time will tell if they hold up to abuse."
#40
Xcel
4.0
(1)
"They are cheap and easy to slip on."
#41
Palm Equipment
4.0
(1)
"I really like everything from Palm Equipment. I'm currently using the Descenders in the colder months."
#42
La Sportiva
4.0
(1)
"I have also had GREAT success with using YakTrax over several different shoes in slippery creeks."
#43
Bodyglove
4.0
(1)
"Bodyglove ct cinch."
#44
Bokyna
4.0
(1)
"I’m ordering some bokyna shoes (women) which I’ve heard great things about!"
#45
Extra Tuffs
4.0
(1)
"Extra tuffs all I wear when I'm out on my yakk."
#46
Mishansha
4.0
(1)
"Great traction in water and on land"
#47
O'Neil
4.0
(1)
"I love the O'Neil Ninja booties. Well, I mostly love them."
#48
WHITIN
4.0
(1)
"I like these. I've used them wade fishing when warm outside and trust them."
#49
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"I use cheep ones from decathlon and theiy are holding up pretty well."
#50
Aqua Socks
3.0
(1)
"Aqua socks on Amazon $10 crazy fancy ones for $27."
#51
Xero
3.0
(1)
"Xero aqua x sport are waterproof running shoes."
#52
Walmart
3.0
(1)
"Even the water shoes like these from Walmart work fine"
#53
Hydrotrekker
3.0
(1)
"Super stable, good for uneven ground and hauling gear."
#54
Altama
3.0
(1)
"Altama Maritime are pretty comfortable."
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