KatPem Posted March 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 4, 2015 My husband and I enjoy snorkeling and beachcombing while on a cruise. On the last one, our decade old Nike Water socks fell apart. Does anyone have any suggestions? We don't like to snorkel in fins off the beach, but want our feet to be protected. So many shoes seem bulky so looking for any suggestions of ones that are comfortable to swin/snorkel in without being too cumbersome. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinmike Posted March 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Go to your local dive shop and buy a pair of booties - sounds like just what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antique sailor Posted March 4, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 4, 2015 AHOY SHIPMATES, THOSE $30. dive shoes can be purchased at K Mart for $4.99 and on line for even less in several colors or black. I take two pr on each cruise. My feet tend to swell and I cant get my regular dress shoes on for elegant or formal night, so I wear a pair of black ones with a TUX and nobody notices. Also the silver ones look good with a white dinner jacket. When they start to show some wear I use them for the pool and beach. Packing to come home use a plastic bag in case they are still damp. DONT forget to remove them from bag at home. They will develop a distinctive aroma. Always try them on for size. They are usually 2-3 sizes smaller than marked SEA YA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatPem Posted March 4, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Go to your local dive shop and buy a pair of booties - sounds like just what you need. Unfortunately we are in Central Indiana and I don't know of any dive shops around here. Will booties offer enough protection/grip when having to walk over rocks? I have tried the cheap ones and prefer to spend a little more to get a better fit. I think we paid $30 11 years ago for the Nike ones and they served us well, they just don't make them any more :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted March 4, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2015 We don't like to snorkel in fins off the beach Not exactly sure what that means? Are you looking for booties you can use to walk on shore and then put fins on over them? Might try something like this? No charge to return for a larger/smaller size. I have something similar and they are sturdy/grippy enough to walk on rocks, etc., but then I can put my open heel fins on over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 4, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Unfortunately we are in Central Indiana and I don't know of any dive shops around here. Will booties offer enough protection/grip when having to walk over rocks? Try Google, I found 3 dive shops around Indinap' in less than 1 minute . . . and one in West Lafayette (GO PURDUE) one in Bloomington, Brazil .... I too was going to say dive boots .... you can buy them with a tennis shoe like sole; and they can be just crew height like a tennis shoe, or ankle high, which I use a) because they tuck into my wet suit (!) and b) when doing something like DRF you have a bit of protection and support . . . see also a selection of 'wet shoes' http://search.diversdirect.com/search?q=wet+shoes Edited March 4, 2015 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaisonDeBritts Posted December 17, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 17, 2015 For anyone in Australia reading this... I bought a pair of aqua skin shoes for running in the pool and they are absolutely fantastic. http://www.footskins.com.au/ They are like a 2nd skin and are so comfortable. Like I said... I've been running in the pool in mine and they still look brand new. I bought the V2 Spiders Almost $60 with postage but worth every single cent. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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