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Re-post: Water shoes recommendations please
We are going on a cruise this year to the W. Caribbean and we're looking into several active excursions- cave tubing (walking up hills, being in water), zip lining, etc. The ground will be damp/moist and we'll have interaction with water as well. Thus, I am looking for water shoes that can fit both activity needs. I've heard good things about:- Chacos (I like the ZX2/Unaweep)- TevasAre there any other brands/shoes I should take a look into? ETA: Looking for a more open-toe style shoe...
Re: Re-post: Water shoes recommendations please
I just went to REI and asked for suggestions based on the types of activities I would be doing. They should be able to give you more targeted advice in terms of how quick-drying you need it to be, what you'll be doing, etc.
I ended up with a pair of closed-toe Keens, because I'm pretty clumsy on rocky shorelines and was worried about tripping and stubbing my toes. Also, I figured I would end up doing some light hiking at some point, and having a closed toe would be more versatile.
Hi. I just came over to this board on a whim and am glad to find a post that I can weigh in on.
I have the Chaco's ZX2/Uaweep and I really don't like them. I bought them because I needed a shoe like you've described and I got TONS of recommendations about how wonderful Chaco's are. I got the one with the big toe strap because the salesman said it had increased stability. I really didn't like them. I wore them for a month in Cyprus. It's a good shoe, it will hold up and be supportive but the straps were so annoying. I didn't like the loop around my toe and once I had worn them for a bit, the straps seemed to tightened up (or maybe my feet were just swollen from the heat) but it was VERY HARD to readjust the strap to be comfortable again. And since it's all once strap, it always seemed to take so much adjusting when it was maybe just one little place that needed adjusting.
I then bought a pair of the closed toes Keens and took both with me on another month-long trip (Morocco, that time). I wore both. The Keens get smelly and they also are great for letting little pebbles in but not out. But overall, I found the Keens to be so much more comfortable and easy to deal with. And I you may like having a closed shoe for the activities that you're describing. They do take a longer time to dry out than the Chaco's, though.
I ordered both pairs from rei.com/outlet. If you have a store near you, you can do free in-store pick up. It's usually the previous season's color, or whatever but it may save you a good bit.
Sorry this is so long! I should have just made you a pros/cons chart, it would have been much shorter.
Bon voyage!
Try the Keen Whispers... much less clunky and heavy than the Newports (I got mine at REI). I agree with others that they can get a little hot and smelly, but they are so comfortable. I have issues with sore feet, and I walked miles upon miles in those in all kinds of terrain (rocky roads, jungles, muddy paths, etc). Definitely recommend them if you think you will be hiking.