Protect your feet with water shoes

If you've never worn water shoes before, you may be missing out on some of their benefits.

Water shoes are a type of shoe made for specific water-related activities. Their primary purpose is to protect the feet from harmful surfaces and not meant to keep your feet dry.

• To protect the soles of the feet, the sole of the water shoe is made of a pliable material that is durable enough to be worn while walking across rougher surfaces.
• The rest of the shoe is typically made of mesh or some other lightweight material, making it optimal for water sports.

If you’re heading to a destination that has rocky terrains, pack a pair of water shoes to take with you since water shoes have a sole that prevents your feet from slipping on the wet surface, and keep your feet from getting cut.There’s nothing like an injury to your foot that can ruin an entire vacation.

While the use of water shoes has gained lots of popularity among the general public, water shoes were originally intended to be used for water sports.

• Sports such as kayaking and canoeing are a great occasion to wear your water shoes. Sometimes you’ll need to get in and out of your kayak several times in shallow waters. You can’t always anticipate what’s below the surface of the smooth lake.
• Since water shoes are lightweight, you are not hindered by weight and can get in and out of your kayak smoothly, and without worrying about an injury from the rocky surface below.
• You can get the same benefits if you’re into other sports, such as canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding and wind sailing.

You probably won’t see a pair of water shoes on the cover of a fashion magazine, but many people enjoy wearing water shoes for reasons other than sports.

• Water shoes are designed with an active lifestyle in mind, so some people enjoy the sporty look.
• During the summer you will also see lots of children wearing water shoes. They are lightweight enough for toddlers and the fun colors are attractive for kids.

Before you take off for the beach or your next hiking trip, consider packing a pair of water shoes to keep your feet safe and comfortable.