Racqua Women Men Water Shoes Barefoot Sport Beach Swim Shoes

Need these for an upcoming trip round the Croatian Islands. Arrived very promptly. Fit OK, easy to get on and sit snuggly across top of foot so hoping they will stay on while swimming. They are very light and take up little room in the case. Think they will be suitable for deck and pebbles. Time will tell.

First I’ll cover the sizing issues. Thankfully I’d read reviews which mentioned this, so I was extra careful on ordering, however, it’s not clear until you add the shoes to your basket. The drop down box to pick your size in the UK only has UK sizes on it, which you would assume to be what you would receive, but it’s sadly wrong. Once you’ve added the shoes to your basket, the product title in the basket will change to include the UK and Euro sizing. Order based on your Euro size. I’m a UK7 and they have the Euro equivalent incorrectly down as a 39. You need to order a 7.5 to get a Euro 40, which is what a 7 should be (don’t get me started on shops who convert a 7 to a 41!). Very frustrating and has probably resulted in many people having to send shoes back. To be fair, I haven’t size checked the other sizes, but seeing as there are other reviews mentioning this, I think it’s safe to assume that potentially all sizes are off. So, the shoes - I think they’re great. They were amazingly comfortable when I first put them on and stayed that way. No blisters. The material is so soft, but the soles are nice and sturdy. I bought them to use on holiday in Spain. They were great for wearing around and in pools. I used them outdoors at a splash pad, a shallow pool (about 30 cms) and normal deeper swimming pools. They were great to walk around in on hot poolside floors and then go straight in to the pool. Perfect if you’re looking after children and constantly following them in and out. I didn’t feel hindered wading in water, or floating about in the deeper pools. There are tiny drainage holes in the soles, which work very well. I didn’t properly swim in them, but I think they’d be fine. The grip was great, which was useful scurrying after children. I didn’t use them in the sea, apart from the waters edge, but they did get tested out on some rocks and again, the grip was good. They’ve only had one week’s use so far and they’ve come back in good condition. No stains or rips etc and I’ve got the white ones. They’re maybe not as bright as they first started out, but they look fine. I’m really looking forward to using them again. Will be interesting to see how long they last.

I bought the women’s size 6.5 in white, and these water shoes were absolutely perfect for hiking to waterfalls in Hawaii—super lightweight, quick-drying, and comfortable the whole time. I also wore them walking on rocks near tide pools and had no issues with slipping. The grip is great, and they held up really well. They also are breathable, and the material is very light. One of my favorite things is that they actually look like traditional running shoes—not like the dorky water shoes I had as a kid. Stylish, functional, and super practical for travel. Can’t recommend these enough!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I recently purchased the Water Shoes Barefoot Sport Beach Swim Shoes on Amazon, and I am very satisfied with their performance. The shoes are lightweight, comfortable, and provide a great fit, allowing for natural movement while walking or swimming. The non-slip sole offers excellent grip on wet surfaces, making them perfect for beach activities, swimming, or water sports. The quick-drying material is a huge plus, preventing any discomfort from prolonged use in water. Overall, these shoes are a fantastic combination of comfort, functionality, and durability, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable water footwear.

My son is a size 7 but has had to get a size 9 for it to fit. Otherwise appears ok.