Shoes for around the pool

[pb4uswim]

Any ideas for some shoes for around the pool. I tried using my Crocs, but when they get wet, they tend to give me a blister in the arch of my foot. Other than that, they’re nice in that they’re water proof and they slide on easily. They also have a back strap that holds them on my feet better than a slip on but still slip on rather easily.
I might try some moleskin, but I don’t think that works any better if it gets wet.

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

Do you like Birkenstocks? They have sandals apparently made from the same material as Crocs. Look for their "Eva" line of sandals.

 

[Oly]

Flip flops and only wear those because getting stranded on the deck during mid day without any shade is an experience not easily forgotten.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Water shoes! They are soft and mold to your feet nicely and don't move about in the water. SKippy wears them in the pool 'cause he's got the most tender feel known to mankind. I bought some for when we snorkle in strange places and I didn't want to step on anything icky.

Amazon.com : water shoes

Maddie

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I second water shoes! I got mine at Wal-Mart for about $10 I think. They're just basic black, but you can spend more and get cool colors. I wear them out to the pool, take them off to swim, then put them back on when I get out. They go on easily over wet feet, and no blistering! The soft material absorbs water, then dries in a snap.

Water shoes!

 

[pb4uswim]

Got these.

 

[Nigan]

Sneakers are too soft and they will slip on a wet surface. It's not asphalt. You have to consider the manufacturing and the way the shoes are made. One of the safety requirements is the use of shirts. Particular attention is paid to protecting the feet. This is due to the high percentage of injuries (more than 7%) in various jobs. The main criterion for selecting special shoes Wedge Sole Work Boots | #1 Men's Wedge Sole Boots - Rock Rooster - the protection class, corresponding to the work performed. Also take into account: comfort, appearance, price policy of the manufacturer.

 

[Mdragger88]

Do you like Birkenstocks? They have sandals apparently made from the same material as Crocs. Look for their "Eva" line of sandals.

I was about to suggest this- i call them “crocenstocks”

 

[Casey]

I wear water shoes from Walmart because I hate walking barefoot with a ton of hardware in my feet. (14 screws n 2 plates).

 

[AUSpool]

Mostly bare foot for me. For light duty including small ladders and painting etc. its the Fijian safety boots, crocks, flip flops or double pluggers.

 

[Mdragger88]

You could always go with these bad boys..

 

[YippeeSkippy]

See? That's why you need real swim shoes. You can find them online or at sports stores. Example:

Men's L.L.Bean Comfort Water Shoes | Paddling at L.L.Bean

Now on sale at L.L.Bean: our Men's L.L.Bean Comfort Water Shoes. Get free shipping and the best prices on Outdoor Equipment.

www.llbean.com

 

[revitup]

This has to be the most surprising thread I’ve seen. We’re barefoot all the time on the deck here in SC, all season. Kool Deck if that matters. At the most flip flops if leaving the deck for some reason. The hottest I’ve ever measured the majority of the deck is 110F. There’s a darker color on the coping immediately around the pool and the max there is 125.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Perhaps they have more tender feet on cement decking?

 

[pb4uswim]

This has to be the most surprising thread I’ve seen. We’re barefoot all the time on the deck here in SC, all season. Kool Deck if that matters. At the most flip flops if leaving the deck for some reason. The hottest I’ve ever measured the majority of the deck is 110F. There’s a darker color on the coping immediately around the pool and the max there is 125.

Perhaps they have more tender feet on cement decking?

Indeed, it’s the roughness of the cement more than the heat. Plus, the shoes are mostly for when I’m working around the pool versus when just swimming/enjoying it. When working on the pool, I’m doing other things like walking into my shed or on some areas that have a stone base, so there’s more than just the pool area in play. Plus, consider a simple job like spraying off the pool deck with the garden hose. Plenty of opportunity to stub a toe. Generally, I wear shoes and gloves while working along with safety glasses as appropriate.

 

[Turbo1Ton]

I'm definitely a tenderfoot. I like having shoes available when around the pool. If I'm not in the pool I'm generally wandering around the yard doing something.

--Jeff

 

[Katodude]

Based on this thread, I just got a set of the Eva’s to replace some flip flops that were falling apart. The look very nice.

 

[pb4uswim]

Can you post a link To the Eva’s?

 

[Mdragger88]

I have 2 kinds - aerothotics found on amazon
& sketcher’s foamies there are men versions of both
I like them both
I didn’t like how the birkenstock version fit

A word of warning- i left a black pair on the deck in the sun & one became misshapen so i went with a lighter color for the next pair & i am careful to keep them in the shade now when i’ll have them off a while - our deck gets super hot.

 

[codybene]

Any ideas for some shoes for around the pool. I tried using my Crocs, but when they get wet, they tend to give me a blister in the arch of my foot. Other than that, they’re nice in that they’re water proof and they slide on easily. They also have a back strap that holds them on my feet better than a slip on but still slip on rather easily.
I might try some moleskin, but I don’t think that works any better if it gets wet.

Water shoes!!! I was the most hesitant persons when it came to buy water shoes, I always saw them as an unnecessary expense but oh boy the change the made in me! I too also used to get blisters every now and then and it was troublesome for me. I use these but it doesn't have to be exactly these ones, there are expensive options and cheaper ones too, depending on your budget.