Diggerdon Posted July 7, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 7, 2007 We are going to be snorkeling in Hawaii and also Tubing the Ditch. Do we need water shoes for these things. If they are needed I would rather buy some than wear some from someone else. If we need them what kind and how much should we expect to pay for them. Thanks Diggerdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMAMT Posted July 13, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I got a pair at local dive shop for five bucks on sale last week. They are worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrab Posted July 16, 2007 #3 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I kayak alot and use Teva water shoes. They dry quick, are sturdy and also, on your trip, can be used as tennis (athletic) shoes. Check out http://www.teva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted July 16, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I paid $10 for a pair. Worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55J5-5 Posted July 16, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I ordered some from overtons.com last year for DH and DS. On sale for like $20. This past weekend I went to LLBEAN and bought DD and myself some. All of them look like sneakers and can be worn everyday. They dry quickly and are very comfy with a nice sole for walking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaFlyer Posted July 25, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2007 For anything else, shoes are fine. For snorkling- wear nothing. You should not be touching anything. If you do, coral dies. One half of our reefs die because of humans. Don't contribute- wear nothing and feel the pain if you touch it. Most protected reefs don't even allow you to wear gloves- please don't wear anything- it will make you more aware of your surroundings if you fear of touching something that hurts, or dies. PS- I'm not some tree hugging freak- I'm a scuba diver that wants something to look at in 10 years.... Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Jay Posted July 25, 2007 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2007 For anything else, shoes are fine. For snorkling- wear nothing. You should not be touching anything. If you do, coral dies. One half of our reefs die because of humans. Don't contribute- wear nothing and feel the pain if you touch it. Most protected reefs don't even allow you to wear gloves- please don't wear anything- it will make you more aware of your surroundings if you fear of touching something that hurts, or dies. PS- I'm not some tree hugging freak- I'm a scuba diver that wants something to look at in 10 years.... Lisa Strange -- I posted a thread a while back and people overwhelmingly responded that they use and/or recommend using fins while snorkeling... http://messages.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?referrerid=149385&t=576794 :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaran Posted July 25, 2007 #8 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Strange -- I posted a thread a while back and people overwhelmingly responded that they use and/or recommend using fins while snorkeling...:confused: Fins are for horizontal position, shoes are for vertical position. While snorkeling the reefs are below you thus vertical position bad. :) Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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