Water shoe

Type of outdoor footwear

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Three pairs of water shoes.

A water shoe is a type of footwear that is typically used for activities where the feet are likely to become wet, such as kayaking. Water shoes are usually made of mesh and have a hard sole used to prevent cuts and abrasions when walking in wet, rocky environments. They may often have tiny holes on the bottom or sides of the sole to allow for quick water drainage, which helps the wearer's feet dry faster, keeps the shoe light, and prolongs the lifespan of the material. Additionally, most people do not wear socks with water shoes.

## Types

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There are several types of water shoes based on the needs of the wearer, ranging from something that resembles a sock to footwear that can function as a sneaker or even a boot.

* Water socks－Maintains the feeling of being barefoot when engaging in water activities. Ideal for swimming and can sometimes be worn inside scuba gear.
* Water shoe－The most common type and can be worn casually in and out of water because it functions as a normal shoe. They can be designed to be able to handle light hiking.

## History

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Canvas shoes reinforced with rope known as bathing shoes were part of Victorian women’s bathing costumes.[1] They were held in place with ribbons.[1]

Water shoes are also used to protect people's feet in waters with sharp-rocked floors or zebra mussels, in which case their primary purpose is not to keep the wearer's feet dry. In some areas such as the Finger Lakes, wearing water shoes has become essential due to the infestation of sharp-edged mussels.[2]

## See also

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* List of shoe styles

## References

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1. ^ a b Tait, Rachel; Tiley, Kate (2023). 100 Treasures and Curiosities from the Collection of Carisbrooke Castle Museum. Medina Publishing. p. 126\. ISBN 9781911487975.
2. ^ Hirtler, Judy (2004-06-21). "The Finger beaches". Star-Gazette. Retrieved 8 August 2014. "Also, don't forget the water shoes. Zebra mussels can be a problem."

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Footwear

* List of shoe styles
* List of boots
* Shoe
* Shoemaking
* Shoe size

Dress shoes|

* Blucher
* Brogues
* Brothel creepers
* Derby
* Monks
* Oxfords
* Spectator shoes (Co-respondent shoes)
* Winklepickers
* Wholecuts

| Slip-on shoes|

* Court shoes
* Prince Albert slippers
* Loafers
* Venetian-style shoes

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Women's|

* Ballet flats
* High-heeled footwear
* Mary Janes
* Mojari
* Mules
* Peep-toe shoes
* Saddle shoes
* Slingbacks
* T-bar sandals

Other shoes|

* Driving moccasins
* Flip-flops
* Galoshes
* Platform shoes
* Sandals
* Self-tying shoes
* Slides
* Slippers (Uwabaki)
* Tiger-head shoes
* Veldskoens
* Zōri

Wooden footwear|

* Bakya
* British clogs
* Cantabrian albarcas
* Clogs
* Geta
* Klompen
* Namaksin
* Okobo
* Padukas
* Pattens
* Sabot
* Träskor

Boots|

| Military|

* Ammunition
* Bunny
* Combat
* Jack
* Jump
* Jungle
* Patauga
* Tanker
* Trench

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Work|

* Australian work
* Cowboy
* Engineer
* Hip
* Jika-tabi
* Rigger
* Steel-toe
* Waders

Fashion boots|

* Chelsea (Beatle)
* Chukka
* Go-go
* Knee-high
* Over-the-knee
* Platform
* Thigh-high
* Ugg

Other|

* Jodhpur
* Wellington
* Ballet
* Bean

Sport-related footwear|

* Ballet shoes
* Boat shoes
* Climbing shoes
* Cross country running shoes
* Cycling shoes
* Football boots
* Ghillies
* Hiking boots
* Ice skates
* Inline skates
* Kung fu shoes
* Minimalist shoes
* Motorcycle boots
* Mountaineering boots
* Plimsolls
* Pointe shoes
* Racing flats
* Racing shoes
* Riding boots
* Roller shoes
* Roller skates
* Sabatons
* Safari boots
* Skate shoes
* Ski boots
* Sneakers
* Swimfins
* Water shoes
* Wrestling shoes

Folk footwear|

* Abacas
* Abarkas
* Alpargatas
* Avarcas
* Balghas
* Bast shoes
* Ciocie
* Clogs
* Espadrilles
* Furlane
* Galesh
* Geta
* Giveh
* Haferlschuh
* Hnyat-phanats
* Huarache
* Hwa
* Jipsin
* Jorabs
* Kamiks
* Kolhapuri chappals
* Moccasins
* Mojaris
* Mukluks
* Nalins
* Okobo
* Opanci
* Peshawari chappals
* Snowshoes
* Tsarouchi
* Takunya
* Upanah
* Valenkis
* Waraji
* Zōri

Historical footwear|

* Areni-1 shoes
* Buskins
* Calcei
* Caligae
* Carbatina
* Cavalier boots
* Chinese styles
* Chopines
* Duckbill shoes
* Flowerpot shoes
* Hessians
* Lotus shoes
* Pampooties
* Pigaches
* Poulaines
* Socci
* Turnshoes

Shoe construction|

* Bespoke shoes
* Blake construction
* Goodyear welt
* Shoe buckle
* Shoelaces
* Toe box

| High heels|

* Clear heels
* Kitten heels
* Spool heels
* Stiletto heels
* Wedges

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Hosiery|

* Anklets
* Bobby socks
* Dress socks
* Footwraps
* Knee highs
* Pantyhose
* Sock
* Stocking
* Tights
* Toe socks
* Tabi

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* Abandoned footwear
* Spats

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