18 Quick-Drying Water Shoes for Women, Men, and Kids
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Ready for Adventure: Water-Friendly Hiking Shoes
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For Women: Chaco’s Outcross Evo 2 Hiking Shoe
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For Men: Merrell’s Hydrotrekker
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For Kids: Merrell’s Hydro Choprock Sandal
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Multi-Use Water Shoes: Single Pair All-Day Wear
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For Women: Sea Star's Beachcomber Espadrilles
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For Men: Columbia Dorado CVO PFG
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For Kids: Stride Rite Made2Play Phibian Series
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Water Sandals: Fun in the Sun
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For Women: Crocs’ Swiftwater Webbing Sandal
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For Men: Keen’s Newport H2
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For Kids: Teva Sandals
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Traditional Water Shoes: Compact Protection
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For Women: Speedo's Women’s Zipwalker 4.0 Water Shoes
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For Men: Body Glove Water Shoes
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For Kids: DBX Kids’ Water Shoes
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Water shoes—shoes that are meant to get wet and dry quickly—have come a long way. No longer are your only water-friendly shoe options neoprene socks or flip-flops. Instead women, men, and kids can find water shoe styles to fit every adventure. From immersion-ready hiking shoes to footwear that blends in seamlessly at the beach and in the city, there are more options than ever.
These quick-drying shoes look like sneakers but are sturdy enough for trail adventures.
Chaco’s Outcross Evo 2 Hiking Shoe provides both good coverage and drainage for hikes that include rough trails and water crossings.
Merrell’s Hydrotrekker is a trail-ready shoe that’s built to go in and out of the water while protecting your feet and drying fast.
Merrell’s Hydro Choprock Sandal offers slip-on ease and hiking-shoe features that boost traction, grip, and stability. The soft EVA footbed is gentle on feet, and the quick-dry lining keeps kids comfy.
These shoes are versatile enough to wear throughout the day.
Style and performance meet in Sea Star's Beachcomber Espadrilles. These shoes look like classic espadrilles but can be worn in water and dry quickly. Or opt for Land’s End’s Mary Jane Water Shoes, which deliver water-ready casual style whether you’re brunching or boating.
Columbia describes its Dorado CVO PFG Shoe as “part shoe, part fish.” It looks nice enough to wear on vacation but has serious water-shoe cred. Vivobarefoot’s Ultra III Bloom shoes are made using an algae-based foam that dries fast—and can be rolled up for easy packing.
Stride Rite's Made2Play Phibian series of shoes offers sneaker styling and slip-proof, water-friendly support (sizes for little and big kids are available). Plae’s Mimo line is constructed to allow water to flow in and out while protecting little feet. And Native’s water-friendly shoes for kids include the crowd favorite Jeffersons, which come in a kid-pleasing array of colors and prints.
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Looking for sandals that can get wet? Try these.
Crocs’ stylish Swiftwater Webbing Sandal offers a secure fit, enhanced traction, and the brand’s classic cushioning for all-day comfort.
Keen’s classic Newport H2 water sandal delivers serious toe protection and a washable webbing upper that lets water flow through.
Teva has a full range of water sandals for kids, including the classic Hurricane and the toe-shielding Manatee.
These classic water shoes will protect your feet on boats, in lakes, or just about anywhere else.
There’s a wide range of classic and new Speedo water shoes, including the Women’s Zipwalker 4.0 Water Shoes, which have a water drainage system in their no-slip rubber sole.
Target carries a range of Body Glove water shoes, including the classic, minimalist Riptide Water Shoes and water shoes with toes like the Body Glove Max water shoes.
The ultra-affordable DBX Kids’ Water Shoes from Dick’s Sporting Goods offer simple, full coverage with traction.
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