Swimming shoes are shoes that are used for water sports. They are sometimes called water shoes. They are most often used for sports like kayaking and white water rafting. They are also used by people who are swimming in lakes or other bodies of water for fun to protect their feet from rocks or zebra mussels.
Why They Help Performance
The main purpose of water shoes is to provide extra protection for your feet. This is why they are commonly used for water sports in lakes, such as kayaking, or rivers, such as white water rafting. The sharp rocks can cut your feet if you step on them. Water shoes protect your feet. They also protect your feet from sharp-edged mussels. In fact, some lakes, such as the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York, require all swimmers to wear water shoes because of infestations of sharp-edged mussels.
What are They Made of?
Water shoes have a hard sole to protect the wearer’s foot from abrasions and cuts. Their tops are made of nylon and mesh. The insoles are usually made from ethylene-vinyl acetate, which is used to help absorb shock, while the outsole is made from thermal plastic rubber.
Washing and Care Instructions
Swimming shoes are made from synthetic materials, and get stinky extremely quickly. Odors are created by microorganisms such as fungus and bacteria. Cleaning your swimming shoes properly will not only help remove any odor, but will also prolong their lifespan. Loosen the rubber fasteners on your shoes, and place them in a clean sink full of warm water. Add some form of soap, such as hand soap, shampoo, or dish soap. Next, add a half cup of baking soda to the water and scrub the outside and inside of the water shoes with a sponge. After you have scrubbed them, allow the shoes to soak for about half an hour. Let the warm water drain from the sink, and rinse the shoes with warm water from the tap. Once you have rinsed out the shoes, dry them with a towel. If any odor lingers, place some baking soda in each shoe and allow them to sit overnight.
Who Makes Them?
There are many different brands of water shoes and many styles of shoes. Timberland, for example, has a two-strap sandal option, while Speedo manufactures shoes that completely cover the top of your foot. Other popular manufacturers include Teva, Columbia, and J-41.
Price Range
Water shoes vary in price, depending on the brand and model of shoe you wish to purchase. Generally, you can expect to pay between $40 and $100 for a decent pair of water shoes. You can usually find these shoes for cheaper from online retailers like Amazon or eBay. There are advantages to buying shoes in person, however, such as the ability to try them on. You want to have shoes that not only fit you but are also comfortable, and buying them online does not allow you to try them on before you purchase them, which could potentially be
