Water Shoe Recommendations?

[EdASRQ]

Hi!

 

I will be doing the Dunns River Falls in Ocho Rios (2nd time) and thought it's about time I purchased some Water Shoes ... over the years I've rented for various excursions, why not just get a good pair.

 

I found some on Speedo's website. I'm going to buy some swim trunks (no, not those Speedo's - ha, ha - but, it's fun to tell people I'm going to wear my Speedo's)

1. Men's Speedo Coast Cruisers ($29.99)

2. Men's Shore Cruiser® II ($29.99)

3. Men's Seaside Water Shoe ($24.99)

 

Does anyone have recommendations? Not necessarily Speedo's, consider these a starting point.

 

TIA

[wishtdream]

Try landsend.com they have good water shoes for men women and kids at reasonable prices

[EdASRQ]

Thanks for the help - they have less expensive shoes.

[tbtbtaylor]

I was just at my local Target tonight and all of their speedo shoes were on sale for $14. I picked up a pair for myself, they seem like they'll be comfy!

[Puffinater]

Walmart or Big 5 Sports sometimes has them for as little as $5. We picked some up at Walmart several years back for $5 and they work just fine.

[Marie51]

I bought a pair at Dick's sporting goods. They had a big selection and this way you can try them on instead of ordering through the mail.

[Capt_BJ]

'why not get a good pair?'

 

good idea

 

I recommend you expand your search beyond 'water shoes' which I've always found to be poorly made.

 

When I go to DRF I wear my dive boots. I've used a pair of dive boots for nearly 20 years and other then having faded they are still going strong.

 

You can find 'warm water dive boots' for around $30

 

best is if you have a local dive shop where you can try 'em on for fit but a good on line shop would likely exchange for size issues.

 

http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear/Boots.html

 

[STARFISH*4]

i would recommend staying away from the 'cheapies' when i did the Falls my foot scraped a rock and the top part tore (walmart brand)...i find the cheapies are okay for walking along the beach but wouldnt wear the cheapies if i was to climb the falls again.

[guellogirl]

If you want great water shoes I recommend Vibram Five fingers! they may look silly but, are awesome and very comfortable!

 

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm

[GradUT]

I wouldn't spend $30 for a pair of water shoes! I bought a pair for around $10 at Target in 2005 and I'm still wearing them. I wore them going up DRF and had no problem. In fact, they gave me great traction.

 

Just note that if you buy a pair of Speedo water shoes, you're paying about twice what you need to just for the brand name.

[Gilgo Surfer]

The Columbia Drainmaker!!!

 

There not cheap but you get what you pay for.

[milkcoffeecruiser]

Definitely recommendable for Dunns River Falls, if it is not inlcuded in your excursion!

[Capt_BJ]

I was at my local Sports Authority today and they have water shoes that look a lot like the warm water dive boots I posted, with a lower cuff, for $10. Looked better then the water shoes spousal unit usually bought but only available in black . . .

 

I AM talking about a Florida location tho . . .

[cruisetoscrap]

I got a pairs for my son and I for $2 each at Target yesterday my husband whears a pair of slip on Teva's everywhere and will wear those in the water.

[uvasag]

I was planning on just wearing my pair of sneakers. Is that a bad idea ?

[GradUT]

I'm sure you'll see some people wearing sneakers at DRF and I've read comments from people that say they are fine for the ascent there. However, I find the traction on sneakers to be not as good as those on water shoes and it's important to have good traction for the climb. I also think water shoes are preferable because they are more lightweight and comfortable than sneakers.

If you can find a cheap pair of water shoes on sale now, I'd grab a pair and take them as they won't take up much space in your luggage. If you can't, then just wear the sneakers--they'll do.

[uvasag]

I'm sure you'll see some people wearing sneakers at DRF and I've read comments from people that say they are fine for the ascent there. However, I find the traction on sneakers to be not as good as those on water shoes and it's important to have good traction for the climb. I also think water shoes are preferable because they are more lightweight and comfortable than sneakers.

If you can find a cheap pair of water shoes on sale now, I'd grab a pair and take them as they won't take up much space in your luggage. If you can't, then just wear the sneakers--they'll do.

 

Thank you. for the detailed info. Will start checking out stores.

[setsail]

I was planning on just wearing my pair of sneakers. Is that a bad idea ?

 

Great idea, best thing, an old pair that covers your whole foot, laces up and won't come off causing you to slip.