Water Sandals v. Water Shoes

There are three main types of footwear for active watersports like kayaking, canoeing and similar activities. Your three choices are the water shoe, the water sandal and the all-so stylish boat shoe. So, what are the differences?

Differences Between Boat Shoes, Water Sandals and Water Shoes

Boat Shoes : Boat shoes work great if you have a yacht or a big fancy fishing boat and you won't be clamboring on and off slippery shore rocks, etc.. However, if you plan on rafting, kayaking or fishing from shore or from a boat that requires you to enter the water, leave them in your car. Boat shoes are basically quick drying leather moccasins. Their traction is good but nothing special. And they don't offer the true quick drying that a good quality water shoe or sandal does. Additionally, they take a bit more time to drain completely as well.

Water Sandals : Water sandals are excellent types of footwear to use for active watersports. They are the quickest drying of all the footwear designed for water use. Moreover, as they are sandals, water doesn't get stuck around the foot at all. The downside is that being a sandal, they do not provide much in the way of protection to the top of the foot. More Information about Water Sandals.

Water Shoes : Water shoes are the ultimate type of footwear to use in active watersports. The reason I like water shoes over water sandals is that they provide better foot protection. While a good quality water sandal for active water activities provides good toe protection, a water shoe also provides protection to the top of the toes and foot. You'll understand why you want this protection next time you drop a paddle on your foot - trust me. More Information about Water Shoes.

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