Ryka Womens Hydro Sport Cross Training Water Shoe

I was suprised by the comfort and support of this shoe that I purchased to use in the ocean where it's rocky. These shoes pull double duty to walk, hike and use in the water. They dry very quickly and have a lower profile than my regular walking shoes which are Asics-so take up less room in suitcase-important if flying. I have plantar fasciitis and they feel really good on my heel. Love them and they are worth the price.

These shoes are going to be perfect for an upcoming cruise. They are lightweight, comfortable and very grippy. There is a moderate amount of arch support, and there is plenty of room in the toe box. My feet are narrow, and the laces will need to be knotted/bundled when wearing the shoes, because they are very long. The ventilated fabric and soles won't keep sand out, but sand should rinse out easily. Finally, I think the shoes are really cute!

I walked through a rainforest in Hawaii in these, and took several boat trips there too, with high waves that meant your shoes had to have traction in the water that came in to the boat, and to grip the sides as we tipped a bit. These are amazing. Well cushioned like a sneaker, easy to adjust tightness, but perfectly immersible in water. I ordered many other water shoes, but these were superior. Thankfully. I really needed them!!

I got these shoes for my water aerobics classes and I love them. After reading the split reviews on the fit, I decided to order my regular shoe size (a size 9) and although they seemed a TINY bit loose, they fit perfectly once I tightened the laces. Had I gotten a 1/2 smaller I know they would have been too small. So, I'm voting for "true to size". The traction is great, no slipping at all. It's just like I'm on land in a well cushioned sneaker. I have a foot condition that affects one of the bones in my toe and these are so well made that my foot doesn't hurt at all jumping around in the water. I feel I've been able to more fully participate in all the jumps, kicks and jogging in the water since buying these. The flimsy pairs you get that just slip on don't even compare. They're nice and roomy in the toe box, which I like, and fit great around the ankle. As for the laces, these have the lock laces where you can tighten and unloosen them with a fastener. There is quite a bit of lace left over after I tighten them and if I don't double knot what's left behind, they do come untied in the water. Even still, it doesn't affect the fit of the shoe, it's just annoying having the laces float around in the water. Double knotting keeps them tied for me.The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because these hold on to a lot of water. If I don't take them off right when I get out of the pool and wring them out, I'm left with an excess of water tracking all over the place. I forgot to wring them out once and left them in my laundry room only to find the entire floor covered in water later on. Also, even with the insole removed, they take a good 24 hours to dry, unless I put them outside on a sunny day.All things considered, these are awesome sneakers for my needs and I highly recommend them for anyone doing water aerobics!

These water shoes are fantastic. They offer just the right amount of support for water aerobics class. They dried completely overnight, which is important to avoid growing bacteria. Highly recommend!

A friend of mine recommended these to me for water aerobics. When I saw her with them, I was a little skeptical because they looked like they would be heavy after getting them wet. However, the design of this shoe is remarkable.I have been using the regular (cheaper) water walking shoes and they give no support and only last a few months with 5 days of aerobics each week. I feel like I'm walking on a cloud in the pool with these. My ankles and arches have so much more support and I haven't had any issues with my plantar fasciitis since I've been wearing them.The dry time is about the same as it is with other water shoes I've tried, typically overnight. I really like the new design of the laces. They have a spring clamp to adjust them on your foot and I still have enough slack to tie the laces. The ones my friend has, the laces are too long and it is a bit of an inconvenience for her. It sounds like there were some complaints and this issue has been addressed. I'm a size 7.5 in most shoes and these are a perfect fit at 7.5.I know the price is bit more expensive than the other ones I have tried but if I'm having to replace those every 2-3 months and can get at least 6 months out of these, it will be worth the difference. My friend says she's had hers for more than 2 years so I think this is the better purchase, overall.I think a good review should include likes and dislikes, however, at this time, I haven't found any dislikes. If that changes, I will update this review.

I use these for many water classes 5-12 classes a week, and I wear these for every one. They are sturdy, give me a lot of support and are very comfortable. This is especially important since some of the classes are very high impact and move quickly even though they are in the water. I use them for Water Zumba, water step aerobics, Water Tai Chi, boot camp, Tabata workouts just to name a few. I was using just water shoes, and couldn't move as well, but after getting these shoes, I have the stability and support to move much faster and better in class. I could use these for outside the pool as they are very comfortable, but I have kept them exclusively for pool use. When I am done exercising, I rinse them out, take out the insole and insert a small warm dry towel till I use them again. My friend also has them and doesn't do this, but I'm hoping it will increase the lifespan. I will absolutely order another pair when these wear out.