bluetardis Posted February 6, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted February 6, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 6, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2023 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetardis Posted February 6, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted February 6, 2023 My excursion is tubing in caves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Denversail Posted February 7, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I bought Simari water shoes last year for my Hawaii trip and loved them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciera123 Posted February 7, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I’m pretty sure that water shoes mean closed toe water-proof shoes, like Keen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted February 7, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2023 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted February 7, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted February 7, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 7, 2023 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted February 7, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 7, 2023 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... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCrabs Posted February 7, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 7, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted February 7, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 7, 2023 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetardis Posted February 7, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Thanks everyone! I just got some keen like water shoes on Amazon with a closed toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted February 7, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 7, 2023 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted February 7, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 7, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted February 7, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Crocks work for me at any river or beach. Especially Princess cays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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