What kind of water shoes?

[FloridaBill]

I had a couple of cheap ones and the last pair my wife bought lasted two times out. From me pushing on the back of the scoop I wore a hole right through the rubber bottom?? I want a light pair.

Any suggestions, will wet suit boots work good or aren't they tough enough?

 

[DaChief]

I use wet suit boots. They do very well. The soles of my boots have a non slip surface on them.

 

[rdi]

I like hard sole dive booties...use 3mil here in fl. best thing about bootie is no sand in your toes, a sole like tennis shoe and good arch support...rdi

 

[FloridaBill]

Thanks guys rdi thats also a good point I hate that sand ....

 

[Cavedweller]

Bill - I also have a pair of booties - they are pinnacle brand and they were alittle pricey but I wanted to
be comfortable when I'am out there so I did'nt mind spending the jack,I got them at Bill Jacksons I had a hard time finding booties that I liked and that are comfortable But I do have some watersocks that I bought at CVS of all places that has a drawstring around the ankles to keep the sand out and they have a pretty tuff sole - Cavedweller

 

[TreasurdiggrNY]

Great question and great idea with the hard sole dive boots, I was wondering what I was going to use as I hate the sand in the water shoes too, thanks rdi
Glenn

 

[gravediggermax-vabeachva]

i have spend so much money and time trying to find "THE SHOE" - it does not exist

last two years i have gone to wearing flip flops made by "CROCS"

they are comfortable - all rubber - nothing to rub against your skin and cause sores or blisters like many flip flops i tried in the past

i wear them in the water, on the damp sand and dry

my 2 cents

max

 

[tautog69]

I use wet suit booties and cheap sandels that i bought at walmart for eight bucks. The sandels give you a little more support and push power when digging with a water scoop. The booties I bought have a velcro stap at the top that keeps the sand out.

 

[Sandman]

I have used dive booties and fisherman's wader shoes which are very tough and neither lets in any sand. Lately I have started wearing Crocs also though they aren't as sand free as the booties, it isn't trapped in with your foot and washes out with each step and they are cool and very light weight. I have started to wear the dang things around the house too. I don't recommend stepping on cow pies though..............

 

[mumszie]

I just bought my second pair of water shoes at Sweetbay for 5 bucks. They have a hard sole but the top is a kind of mesh and sand does get in them. Although I like these and I'm comfortable with them I think I will look into these other types that have been mentioned for the future.

 

[erikk]

I still like my kelvar Chotas ($85.00) along with the Ray Guards I'm a happy camper
BTW seeing more rays as the water warms....be careful

 

[FelixtheCat]

I have done the regular mesh water shoes and they tend to trap sand as some of you have stated. Even trying to clean out all the sand is a problem as there is always some remaining. I will be getting a pair of "Croc-type" shoes like some of you have stated. I think that's probably the better of all suggestions. I saw a pair at K-Mart yesterday for $9.99.

 

[EZrider]

Now i have o dig though my closet and find my diveing boots.

 

[rsc]

I just bought a pair of NRS A-T-B Wetshoes, and love them. Thick lugged hard soles, cushoned innersoles, zipper up the side, No sand in my boots. I have very flat feet. My old wetshoes were murder on my dogs. These are great. WWW.nrsweb.com
HH Gayle