The Best Water Shoes for Any Adventure ~ Conde Nast

1 ~~~ The Best Water Shoes for Any Adventure ~ Conde Nast Traveler ~~~ 

Years ago, my friends arrived in Croatia ahead of me and sent a warning: “There are sea urchins, so bring some plastic water shoes for swimming since you don’t want to get spines in your feet!” I sent back a baffled message, not understanding what they meant. Wouldn’t flip flops do the trick? Nope—the locals recommended shoes that would be secure around my entire foot.

Once I got to the rocky beaches around Orebic, I was grateful for the generic pair of water shoes I had brought on the trip. Not only did they protect me from potential sea creatures, but it was exponentially easier to walk across the hot stones than it would have been in flip flops. Soon, I started bringing water shoes with me on all water-bound trips. While they might not always score major fashion points, in these situations, water shoes have literally saved my soles.

Whether you’re headed out to a rocky beach or lake, going for a light hike with river crossings, or simply want to avoid scraped or burnt feet near the water, you’ll want a sturdy pair of water shoes on hand. Below, 11 of our favorite swim shoes for every occasion.

www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-water-shoes ~ 30 September 2020 ~