Amazon.com | UBFEN Water Shoes Aqua Shoes Swim Shoes Mens Womens Beach Sports Quick Dry Barefoot for Boating Fishing Diving Surfing Black Color Size US 12 Women 10 Men | Water Shoes

I typically wear a 11.5 (45) size shoe and the size 11 (45) are a really good fit for me. I would characterize my foot as low volume so if you have a thick foot, these might be too snug on the forefoot, instep and heelI like how snug the shoes fits around my instep so it will limit the amount of small rocks and other water debris that could enter the shoe. The laces have a speed lock and the laces are wide and comfortable when tightened.The sole is very grippy, even in mud.There is essentially no support or cushioning. These shoes are great for walking on soft surfaces or when encountering gravel or the occasional rock but there is no arch support or any supportive footbed at all. There is no EVA midsole for cushioning.That said, for my intended use which is as a kayaking shoe, these fit the purpose great. I will also be happy to wear these when swimming at a lake which has a rough shoreline or as general beach shoes to keep my feet from getting burned by the sand or cut on broken glass, sharp shells, etc.

So I prefer going barefoot and did just that for a while until I slipped and fell into water when it was 50 degrees out. So I tried out the water shoes. No more slipping. Great grip, good fit and was even able to hike over many sizes of gravel with no pain in my feet! Seem to be good quality, stayed on well when my feet were in water and flexible enough to get good grip on the different surfaces I was hiking over.

We recently went to Aruba, and the UBFEN Water Shoes were an absolute lifesaver, especially in the coral areas. The thick soles provided excellent protection from sharp rocks and coral, letting us enjoy the water without worrying about cuts or discomfort.These shoes are lightweight and quick-drying, making them perfect for activities like snorkeling, boating, and walking along the beach. They stayed securely on our feet, even in strong currents, and were comfortable enough to wear for extended periods.Whether you’re swimming, fishing, diving, or just exploring rocky shorelines, these water shoes are a must-have. They’re durable, versatile, and made our trip so much easier. Highly recommend for anyone heading to the beach or engaging in water sports!

I took another reviewers’ advice and replaced the original laces with longer l0ck laces, the longer length made ALL the difference on my wide feet, otherwise the fabric’s firmness, the plastic eyelet brackets and the original shorter laces would’ve been too constrictive. In my pics you can see the laces’ slack and how loose and relaxed the eyelet bracket becomes with longer laces, my feet are flat and wide, the bracket isn’t merely decorative, it can be adjusted. I chose white laces even though as others mention, these shoes are a light gray or moonstone color, it’s actually really pretty.I’m used to non-woven water shoes that have greater width flexibility, color options and a tongue but I bought this style for the soft, seam-free ankle and it feels marvelous. Other water shoe styles have a thick ankle seam (why?) which sometimes eats into my skin.The first pic is in low-lighting straight out of box, the others are right after purchase, over 9 hours (!!!) at a waterpark; during and after submersion in very chlorinated water, and the last is on very swollen feet and ankles testing a random pair of thin-med socks, even though I plan to only use no-shows. The color holds, the shoes mold beautifully on the foot and around the ankle, I love them! I might love them even more in a size 9. The 8.5 fit almost exact lengthwise, the 9.5 left me with too large a space at toe, a mysteriously unavailable whole size would have given me a smidge of extra breathing space, however especially after breaking in, the fit is wonderful, and I’m a woman with flat, wide feet, bunions and a metatarsal who has learned over the years to cry on the inside with almost all my shoes. They broke in SO WELL and are super comfy, flexible and RELAXED, even after walking, running and swimming for hours on end. Also almost no arch support, which my flat feet love!These dried very well outside over 14hrs with no change in shape or size. I bought these because I think dark colored water shoes look ridiculous with a bikini or boy shorts, and the super flexible ones and swim socks aren’t a great look either. These are the best of both worlds, chic, fantastic color with a more sophisticated look that does the same job. I plan to wear these as shoes also, hence the sock test, because after 8 hours walking around in and out of water, the upper material began to irritate my index toe which is slightly raised - on both feet.The grip was great except at one oddly polished patch at the waterpark where I’ve experienced slippage with other shoes! The soles are thick yet flexible enough not to give off that clumsy, stiff crocodile foot look. My nephew has the velcro kids version of this shoe after some ankle blisters with other models. He doesn’t like the ‘boring’ color options, but likes not being in pain more.These shoes are also awesome because they don’t make my feet look gigantic, or overstuffed, they don’t gap around the ankle, my toes can move, and I can walk tons of city blocks. I do plan to buy another pair. The seller deserves 1 star off for never carrying a size 9, but I am in love with the shoe that I got!