Reviewer J J Flanders
I bought some water shoes through Lands' End years ago, and their inside, next-to-the-skin portion was not nearly as smooth and comfortable as these shoes, but the construction and basic principle is the same.
These water shoes have a firm, rubber sole to protect the feet from rough ground, and they have a good grip on slippery rocks to prevent falls. These are closed-toe shoes, which means they also protect the top part of your feet and your toes.
They look, from a distance, as if they are just regular athletic shoes. However, unlike most athletic shoes, they do not use tie laces. Instead, they have an adjustible "bungee tie" system, which means your shoes will not come untied, and you can slip these shoes on and off and still have the shoe feel securely fastened.
These shoes have holes for draining water and a mesh construction on the upper part which both releases water and dries quickly when you return to land. Note that these shoes are "water ready" but not waterproof. They will definitely get wet.
As to size, if you will for some reason be wearing socks, then you might want to go up a half size from your normal size. These shoes are meant to be worn without socks.
These shoes would be perfect for wading in the ocean or a river or stream. They would be great for rafting, inner-tubing, or boating in general.
The color is a masculine charcoal with yellow trim, and they are technically made for men. However, if a woman knows her comparable size in men's shoes, I don't see why a woman could not wear these as well.
The price is rather steep for what these are, and that might give some people pause. I'd recommend shopping around and comparing prices before you decide on these.
Reviewer Barbara D Jungbauer
I find this brand width is short for me. length is just right.
Reviewer Mary P Lombardo
I wear these for health reasons (RA) and they provide the support I need.
Reviewer Robin Mayhall
I got these for my 11yr old son for dressy occasions. They looks nice on him and seem to fit true to size.
Reviewer Gladhill
great comfortable show
Reviewer Tally Ho
excellent shoes for wide feet
Reviewer erikawithak
I have never mail-ordered shoes before but my son loves his Van's. He found the style that he liked on Amazon and then ordered one shoe size larger than the ones that fit now. And it seems to have worked out perfectly, he is set, in the shoe department, all ready for his start as a freshman next month!!!!
Reviewer T Hadley
These shoes are just what I needed. VERY comfortable! Love the memory foam! If you're and old codger like me with creaky bones, your feet seem harder to reach, i.e., the Velcro strips!
Reviewer Angelia
love the zippers. good product, fair price.
Reviewer Richard R Halvorson
I love this sneakers. I just need to buy pair of shoe cushion. Difficult to walk in without them