nxtdoor Posted June 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Do we need just regular cheap water shoes or something better? I read that there was a good walk to get there. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbie Posted June 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I have gone on the cave tubing trip twice, and both times I wore cheap water shoes. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsm1 Posted June 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I had read that the walk had parts where they had brought in pebbles and it was hard on the feet. I wore a cheap pair of tennis shoes with a thicker sole and was fine. Others in my party had cheap water shoes and they didn't have any problems either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdmlynek Posted June 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Although we did not do the cave tubbing in Belize through the cruise line ourselves, we have plenty of experience in similar settings (ATM in Bz, 27 Charcos in DR, etc.). We always find that it makes sense to get a good pair of water shoes, i.e., shoes with thick soles, not the kind that have a light highly flexible soles. The latter are fine around the pool, but they suck on a trail. Alternatively, as other posted, you can just use some light tennis shoes. But most importantly, do NOT wear a flip flops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineCruiser24 Posted June 15, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Don't wear Walmart water shoes, they will HURT. It is slippery and there are big rocks you step on. I ordered and wore Teva tennis shoes. They're meant to go in the water and it was a great investment. I got some "out of style" ones off amazon and I wear them any time i need a tennis shoe. Great investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAD Posted June 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I just did the tour a few days ago wearing plain water shoes. I was fine while on the tour but the bottom of my feet were tender later in the day but were fine by the next day. Flip flops would fall off when crossing the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteCruiser Posted June 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I've done this a few times. I've always worn my water shoes and been ok. If you have tender feet, grab a pair of cheap tennis shoes or something you don't mind messing up. My feet hurt for the rest of the day. Next time I'll spring for the tennis shoe route if I do cave tubing again. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted June 18, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I wore waterproof Keens and was very glad I did. My 10 year old was fine in crocs. DH wore sturdy (sneaker-like) water shoes and was fine. Regular water shoes would have been way too flimsy for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj1 Posted June 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Are the water shoes at Academy, thin or thick soles? Will those be sturdy enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetraveler2 Posted June 22, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 22, 2013 We just wore old tennis shoes and left them with some of the local people at the end. They were happy to get them and I did not want to have to carry them back. We did the same thing with our clothes. My kids have a lot of t shirts that they get from school or sports teams. We wore those with some old swim suits and left everything. You can just leave your clean clothes and shoes on the van and change into them at the end. Definitely made things much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusin_the_caribbean Posted July 2, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Bring Water Shoes, Crocks, Old Sneakers or something you'd be comfortable walking in but also don't mind getting them all wreaked or don't mind throwing them out later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grealock Posted July 3, 2013 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2013 We bought some this week that look like Keens and were only $15. They had them in Black and Tan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingwithfriends Posted July 5, 2013 #13 Share Posted July 5, 2013 We just did the tour in June. I felt my old tennis shoes did much better than the people that wore water shoes. Some of soles were too thin and they complained the rocks hurt. Another member bought cheap water shoes and the insole came out after bugging her for half the walk. I would go with some old sneakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj1 Posted July 5, 2013 #14 Share Posted July 5, 2013 We just did the tour in June. I felt my old tennis shoes did much better than the people that wore water shoes. Some of soles were too thin and they complained the rocks hurt. Another member bought cheap water shoes and the insole came out after bugging her for half the walk. I would go with some old sneakers. Opps you answered the question I just asked you on the other post. Thanks, Im pretty sure Ill go for old tennis shoes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addygirl Posted July 16, 2013 #15 Share Posted July 16, 2013 This might be a silly question, but do you wear socks with the tennis shoes? I have some old running shoes that I don't mind sacrificing, but I'm afraid of getting soggy feet and blisters from wet shoes. Is that a legitimate concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted July 17, 2013 #16 Share Posted July 17, 2013 We have been twice and each time all of us have worn water shoes with no problems. This is what the paths look like most of the way: There are some places that have the bigger rocks that are hard to walk on. However we found that in most places there was a path on the sides of the path :D that was just dirt that you could walk on and it was great. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUmom Posted July 17, 2013 #17 Share Posted July 17, 2013 This might be a silly question, but do you wear socks with the tennis shoes? I have some old running shoes that I don't mind sacrificing, but I'm afraid of getting soggy feet and blisters from wet shoes. Is that a legitimate concern? I have wondered the same thing about socks. I might just wear them on the hiking part and take them off when I get in the tube....Nothing would be worse than having blisters for the rest of the cruise:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingwithfriends Posted July 17, 2013 #18 Share Posted July 17, 2013 This might be a silly question, but do you wear socks with the tennis shoes? I have some old running shoes that I don't mind sacrificing, but I'm afraid of getting soggy feet and blisters from wet shoes. Is that a legitimate concern? The tennis shoes I wore actually were made of a breathable, mess type sides. I had no problem with them not drying out. I would think that regular leather tennis shoes might not dry out quickly and could be yucky to wear. I would think a canvas sneaker or something with a breathable side would be better. As I have read, some people had no problem with water shoes. I guess it just depends upon what company makes them. My friend's insole came out and my dad's shoes were too thin to protect his feet from the rocks. Enjoy this excursion. It is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineCruiser24 Posted July 19, 2013 #19 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I have wondered the same thing about socks. I might just wear them on the hiking part and take them off when I get in the tube....Nothing would be worse than having blisters for the rest of the cruise:( You can buy thin water socks that are made for fins. They're less than $5pp on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzybeff Posted July 23, 2013 #20 Share Posted July 23, 2013 My question isn't about the shoes, but about the life jackets and helmets they have you wear. Do you have to wear them the entire time your walking down the trail or just when you go to get in your tube? How big were the life jackets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted July 23, 2013 #21 Share Posted July 23, 2013 My question isn't about the shoes, but about the life jackets and helmets they have you wear. Do you have to wear them the entire time your walking down the trail or just when you go to get in your tube? How big were the life jackets? Our life jackets were attached to our tube during the walk. We wore our helmets on the walk and this was good because we walked through a cave. The life jackets were average size life jackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted July 23, 2013 #22 Share Posted July 23, 2013 My question isn't about the shoes, but about the life jackets and helmets they have you wear. Do you have to wear them the entire time your walking down the trail or just when you go to get in your tube? How big were the life jackets? Here's a picture of the life jackets. We wore our life jackets and helmets during the walk. We didn't carry our tubes with .bz (someone from their staff went way ahead of us and took them for everyone that day and they were waiting on us when we arrived where you get in to the water). You don't have to wear them and can carry them if you wanted, but it was just easier to wear them and be hands free. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj1 Posted July 30, 2013 #23 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Here's a picture of the life jackets. We wore our life jackets and helmets during the walk. We didn't carry our tubes with .bz (someone from their staff went way ahead of us and took them for everyone that day and they were waiting on us when we arrived where you get in to the water). You don't have to wear them and can carry them if you wanted, but it was just easier to wear them and be hands free. :) You are so well informed. Thanks for your info. Can a 7yo have a tube to herself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted July 30, 2013 #24 Share Posted July 30, 2013 You are so well informed. Thanks for your info. Can a 7yo have a tube to herself? Thanks and you're welcome. I'm not sure if they have an actual age or height that they have to be in order to be able to do it themselves. But, I would imagine it would be how comfortable you would feel having them go on one by themselves. The tubes are attached to each other, so you would be right there with your little one. I'm thinking I read somewhere on here that others have had their 7-8 year olds go on a tube by themself. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj1 Posted July 30, 2013 #25 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks and you're welcome. I'm not sure if they have an actual age or height that they have to be in order to be able to do it themselves. But, I would imagine it would be how comfortable you would feel having them go on one by themselves. The tubes are attached to each other, so you would be right there with your little one. I'm thinking I read somewhere on here that others have had their 7-8 year olds go on a tube by themself. :) I hope she can get her own yellow tube. SHe is not afraid at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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