Excursion that require water shoes

[bluetardis]

I don’t know what components are needed in water shoes. Is a pair of Teva sandals considered a water shoe? Please shed some light on this for me. Thanks

[mom says]

Depends on what you will be doing.  https://www.advnture.com/features/what-are-water-shoes

 

Sandals are not water shoes.

Edited February 6, 2023 by mom says

[Charles4515]

8 minutes ago, bluetardis said:

I don’t know what components are needed in water shoes. Is a pair of Teva sandals considered a water shoe? Please shed some light on this for me. Thanks

Depends on the excursion but I have been using Tevas as my water shoes when I needed water shoes for the last 30 years. YMMV

[bluetardis]

My excursion is tubing in caves

[Denversail]

I bought Simari water shoes last year for my Hawaii trip and loved them. 

[ciera123]

I’m pretty sure that water shoes mean closed toe water-proof shoes, like Keen. 

[cr8tiv1]

If you are tubing the ditch on Kauai, you will be bumping up against rock walls.  It would probably be best if you had closed toed water shoes.

[Charles4515]

49 minutes ago, bluetardis said:

My excursion is tubing in caves

You should have closed toe water shoes for cave tubing. Teva makes both kind. If your Tevas are closed toe they will be good. Most people buy the open toes sandal Tevas which it sounds lie you might have. 

[PescadoAmarillo]

I wore regular Teva sandals for the cave tubing in Belize with no issue. Just remember that you have to walk on a trail (I forget how long, probably 20 to 25 minutes) uphill to where you get in the water, and there are exposed roots and leaves on the jungle floor that are more easily tripped on wearing sandals. I’m a klutz and still had no issue. 

[Rick&Jeannie]

1 hour ago, ciera123 said:

I’m pretty sure that water shoes mean closed toe water-proof shoes, like Keen. 

Doesn't have to be water-proof...

[CruiseCrabs]

1 minute ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Doesn't have to be water-proof...

I second that. I will say that your comfort is up to you but definitely consider protecting your feet from sharp rocks and freshwater crustaceans. Neither make for a fun experience.

[Rick&Jeannie]

Slippers used with scuba diving are considered "water shoes" but are by no means waterproof.  As @CruiseCrabssays above...you need these mainly for protection against sharp rocks...not to keep your feet dry!

[bluetardis]

Thanks everyone! I just got some keen like water shoes on Amazon with a closed toe.

[Itchy&Scratchy]

13 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

I wore regular Teva sandals for the cave tubing in Belize with no issue. Just remember that you have to walk on a trail (I forget how long, probably 20 to 25 minutes) uphill to where you get in the water, and there are exposed roots and leaves on the jungle floor that are more easily tripped on wearing sandals. I’m a klutz and still had no issue. 

on our very first cruise we went on this excursion. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring flip flops on that cruise, let alone water shoes.... I went in my sneakers and completely ruined them by soaking them in the river water during the tubing ride...

[Itchy&Scratchy]

12 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Doesn't have to be water-proof...

it just means they won't fall apart or be otherwise ruined by being in the water. Not that the feet will stay dry.

[MissP22]

Crocks work for me at any river or beach.

Especially Princess cays.