When you are ready for your exciting surfing session you might be worried about your sneaker. Because you can’t surf with that sneaker. Your sneaker is actually good. You can wear them anywhere in the world. But the problem is, you can’t wear them in the water. As soon as you go to water with your regular sneaker or boots, it will get wet and make your feet soggy. How long you will stay in the water with a soggy feet? Besides it will start smelling really bad very soon. So what to do?
You actually need a surf boots or water shoes. Now you might ask why I should buy an extra pair of shoes. What does it do? Actually a surfing shoe or wetsuit boots or neoprene boots do the following things:
- Keep your feet warm in the water
- Protect your feet from getting soak
- Give you traction, so you don’t fall down from the surfing board
- Protect your feet from injured from the coral under water
So when you are going to surfing in Hawaii, you must need a pair of water shoes. Now the burning question is, “I don’t know anything about this water shoes. How can I buy that?” No worry, I am here to help you to choose your surfing shoes. You should look this four feature into a surfing boots.
- Size: Whenever we buy shoes we always choose a flexible size. But in time of surfing shoes, you should take a shoes one size smaller. Because it will feel tighter on your feet. Besides good quality surfing shoes always have a strap over or around the boot. It attached the shoes more on your feet. Because if your surfing boots are not tight, it will give room and water will take place there.
- Thickness: Surfing shoes always should be thick enough to keep your feet warm. So you should keep concern about the thickness. But remember don’t choose excessive thick boot. Because more thick means less flexibility.
- Water leakage: Choose a material which does not leak water. Otherwise your money will waste. Neoprene is perfect for this kind of thing. Because it is a synthetic rubber material that is completely waterproof.
- Grip & traction: Surfing shoes must have a good quality of grip. So that it keep you attached with the surf board and protect you from falling. Some people use extra traction pad in the surfing board. But if you choose a good quality surfing boots, it gives you good grip.
Now by keeping all the above points, I have done a brief research about surfing boots. And finally made a list of surfing shoes for both men and women. The interesting fact is surfing shoes are generally made as unisex. Means anyone can wear any surfing shoes. Just take the perfect size for your feet. That’s it. No specific difference for men and women. Some brand differentiate it by color. Don’t worry. That’s not a big deal. Here I am sharing some surfing shoes with you so that you don’t need to spend your precious time for researching. I have divided them into three sections. First one is unisex, for everyone. Second one is for boys (just color for boys). And the last one is for girls (their favorite color).
Surfing shoes for both men and women
O’Neill Heat 3mm Round Toe Boots: O’Neill is a renowned brand that manufacture surfing gear. Their surfing boots is always on my top list. This 3mm boot is made from neoprene material. So it will protect your feet in the water and give you the flexibility you need. Besides it has a good grip. Size is available from 5 to 15. Finally the price is so affordable. You can have this surfing shoes with only $59.95.
O’Neill Hyperfreak Fire 3mm Split Toe Boots: Some people like round toe boots. But some people like split toe boots. It gives them much comfort. For those this is a perfect boots. This 3mm boot is O’Neill’s premium lineup and made for your maximum comfort in the harshest conditions. No matter what is your water activities are, this will protect your feet. Price is only $76.95 and size is available from 5 to 13.
Hotline Reflex 5mm Split Toe Boots: This boots is a bit thicker. So the material will keep your feet warmer. This boots will suit people who wants their feet warm. Besides weather is a fact. When the temperature is cold you can wear a thicker boots. This shoes has Upper and Lower Velcro Straps. So it will fit on your feet very tightly. Also it has a good grip. So don’t worry about fall down. You can have this pair of shoes with only $90.95.
Xcel Drylock 3mm Round Toe Boots: This high boot is a perfect water locked facility. Ergonomic Strap and pull up heel loop made this so user friendly. And the 3D design is so stunning that everyone will like it. A large variety of size is available for this $94.95 price worthy shoes. Go check this out and take your decision.
Patagonia R4 Yulex Regulator Round Toe Booties: Patagonia is another famous American retailer that produces sport wear. This is their premium lineup made from stretchy 5mm 85% Yulex natural rubber with 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content. Fully water sealed and Custom asymmetrical grip pattern improves dexterity and board control. You can select any size from 5 to 13 and the price in only $119 for this premium shoes.
Some Water shoes for boys
Men’s Quick Drying Water Shoes: This is a low neck water shoes for people who like ultra-light sports shoes. This shoes has a special quick dry feature. The texture rubber outsole gives you a good grip on the wet surfing board. Not only for surfing, you can purchase this water shoes for cycling, jogging, yoga and other beach activities. Only $29.99 is so cheap for all this features.
Men’s Lightweight Barefoot Water Shoes: This barefoot water shoes is also from the brand Nortiv8. Breathable and lightweight fabric upper with velcro design provides the ideal fit. This is also a quick dry shoes which will help you a lot with cycling, surfing, swimming, diving and other beach activities. You can have this nice water shoes with only $19.99.
Water shoes for girls
Women Water Shoes for Beach, Lake & More: Quick drying feature is an amazing thing for water sports activities. You can freely spend your time in water without thinking about your shoes. This shoe offers excellent grip on the slippery surface and anti-collision toe cap against the rock and stones. No need to mention about the six astonishing color variant. You can purchase this super soft shoe for only $28.89.
Women’s Quick-Dry Aqua Water Shoes: Another amazing super soft aqua water shoes for girls available it six beautiful color. At $28.89 price this shoes will protect girl’s precious feet from any sloppy or rocky surface. It’s easy to wear so that you will miss anything from your hangout time with your friends.
