Cot-Oath Mens Quick Dry Water Shoes - Outdoor Climbing Shoes Trekking Non-Slip Wading Sneakers Hiking Shoes

When the rains of a wet Los Angeles winter came, the park I walk in had puddles and mini-lakes on the paths for days. I wear pricey shoes with not-pricey but outright expensive orthotics in them. As long as the rain isn’t actively falling, I’m out there trying to jump puddles (with my bionic hip – which is why I can’t run) and get onto the grasses to feed the squirrels. Unfortunately, the pricey shoes get pretty wet and the orthotics and socks above them get damp which by about the 3rd of the 5 miles can be a slosh to get home, and I’m not sure it’s good for the longevity of the shoes or the inserts. So I saw this incredibly inexpensive shoes and thought they probably wouldn’t work either, but it was worth the try and…it was worth the try. I don’t think anything can fully protect someone who walks in water from getting wet, but this did a swell job for a lot longer than my porous walking shoes which left my feet shriveled like well-trod raisins. Incredibly light, they feel both un-present and impossible to either walk in or feel safe in; but I did and I did. I took the inserts out at home because they were very damp and the shoes absorbed some of that, but in two days all was well (and in the intervening day we had another storm, so I had to go indoors with my dry more expensive walking shoes). These are extremely comfortable and will take them on a cruise we’re doing this year for both the day trips and the fact tat they weigh practically nothing. The lace is one of those one-piece laces with a sliding fastener. I recommend these as long as you manage your expectations. They’re great for walking, they are less porous than my other shoes and they do a better but far from perfect job of keeping your feet dry, but the price and comfort make them very worthy of your consideration.

Overall I am satisfied even with shoe being a bit large.

This is one cool looking shoes. It's lightweight. Breathable material, quick dry, good traction, waterproof front. Great to wear for short period of time. But I don't recommend this for long hikes. Like I said it has all these great features. And the shoe is very light and airy. Unfortunately all that lightweight material they sacrificed comfort. When you put these on they feel like your not wearing any shoes. You feel all the ground underneath you. The shoe has no arch support. Very thin sole. At first I was very pleased with this shoe. But after 4 hours of walking around the Metro Parks my heel was hurting. And also the bottom of my feet. Don't step on a small stone you'll regret. If they would have put a thicker sole or inner pad this would have been great. Yes you can buy Dr. Scholls insoles that would help and will make this a great shoe. One thing I do love about these shoes is its breathable material. My feet was not sweaty wearing these. And its easy to put on. This would have been a 5 star if they only had better arch and bottom support.

They're light weight, and reasonably comfortable. They run half a size too big, vs my normal 10.5 size shoe. The toe box is very wide in proportion to the rest of the shoe. The neoprene-like fabric feels a little thin as well.Would I wear them for fishing in the surf, or for garden work? Yes, but I'd explore other options first.

Positives:Nice quality materials and stitchingVery flexibleDecent heel supportQuick dry!Easy tying systemNegatives:Very poor arch supportVery hardReview:These were worn while doing outdoor activities for a while, including by pools and similar. When these got wet, it was hard to even tell. They dried out very quickly! The grip on the bottom is also very strong, almost too much actually. It took a while to adjust to it, as it caused some tripping at first.Unfortunately the insoles are very hard, and caused some pain. They did break in after a while, but it seems like some better insoles are necessary (which is disappointing, because it negates some of the quick dry abilities).Overall I think these are worth getting, but be aware of the insoles

These "Wet Shoes" are a brilliant idea! They are not what I was expecting at all. They are even better. I enjoy walking in creeks, streams, and at the ocean looking for stuff but and many times I have lost my grip on rocks or have sliced my foot open from glass or other objects underwater. A person quickly becomes wary of murky water at the ocean when a Blue Crab takes hold of your big toe. That is never going to happen again with these shoes on. These are going to be the perfect solution for creek slips and falls and hidden sharp objects under the water. They are extremely comfortable and just slip onto the foot like slippers. From there it feels like tennis shoes are being worn. They stay tight against the foot and walking feels good. In fact, they've been on all day and don't need any break in or blisters. The traction from the hefty rubber sole is going to let me climb places I probably shouldn't go. These have not been tested in a creek or wet area yet but it is easy to see how the water will flow right through the webbing material and out of the shoe. Under the webbing is a gentle foam material. I wasn't expecting this level of comfort and thought they would be thick and stiff. They are rubbery and they can be stretched but this is what keeps them tightly and comfortably on the feet. Very pleased overall.