“I bought these in 2018 and my review is happening now (2021) because I have to buy a new pair. I love these shoes so much!PROS:Fit - these fit as expected. I wear a 7.5 in shoes and these were perfect in a 7.5.Wear - They are pretty comfy. I have a super low arch and they are still very comfy.Style - These are cute and look enough like regular tennis shoes that you can easily go from pool to public in them and no one would even know they are water shoes.Performance - Since 2018, I have used these at several water parks, many pools and splash pads and a couple of beaches. I’ve also worn these for a long trip to a river with a full rock bottom, tide pooling on the coast (all rocks), and some easy hikes with rivers. They are very grippy and keep you upright even on slick rocks. I wouldn’t go trekking up a huge mountain or do miles worth of hiking/climbing in them, but they have exceeded my expectations for all of my needs.Drainage - they drain VERY well and dry out pretty quickly.CONS - rocks and tiny shells get stuck in the drainage holes on the soles. Just an annoyance and nothing to stop me from buying another pair. A good pocket knife solves this problem and they can be dug out easily.While they do drain very well and dry fast, they can have a musty smell to them. Nothing a quick baking soda soak and a day in the sun can’t fix though.This isn’t a con, but it’s a tip for cleaning. I returned from a trip to Maine where we did a lot of tide pooling. We were camping and had limited time and water to properly rinse/clean them. 4 days later, we were home and they reeked, of course. I tackled them with some enzyme soak and boiling water and it ruined them. The soles came apart completely. Now, I believe this is MY fault for using boiling water and well, my pair is 4 years old and has seen a TON of use. But I highly recommend to not use water so hot to clean them. :-) I’m buying another pair today and I still think these are the best water shoes for the price.”
“Comfortable, easy to put on. I’m disappointed that the laces are not adjustable, as these are just a little loose on my feet. They’ll be fine for the pool, but I’m not sure I would trust them for hiking through streams, etc.”
“I was looking for a pair of water shoes for water aerobics and the boat/lake and I’m thrilled I found these. They aren’t your average ugly water shoes, comfortable in and out of the water and they fit true to size! 100% would buy again!”
“These shoes seemed too small when I first tried them on, but I was going to a water park the next day, so I wore them anyway. Once in the water, i was glad I had kept them. They fit well when wet, and didn’t come off my feet in the water, though I saw several people around me having to retrieve their lost shoes.”
