We were going on a canoe and kayak trip and I was skeptical about getting water shoes since I have always remember them as weighing you down and pulling offf your foot along with the inner sole. Well, I was so so happy I had these on my feet when I hit a surprise large rock and got pinned by the current against the rock. My arm and hand was stuck under the kayak by the ore and my body was still stuck stuck inside the kayak while it was filling with water putting weight on my arm under it.
Once I was able to get my self out the kayak, and then drag everything away. The shoes not only perfectly stayed on my feet, but it gave me a great grip against the rocks while I pull the filled kayak and ore to the shore. Not once was it hard to move through the water and it made it easy to walk on uneven rocks and in muddy areas. No mud got into my shoes or small rocks. I didn't even have the laces pulled tight. I kepted them loose.
The soles are soft enough to be comfortable to walk in all day, and the best part was they look just like athletic shoes. I wore them all over. They also quickly dried by the fire, so they were ready to go the next day and I didn't have wet shoes to start out in.
I was so thankful I had these. They worked well on the street, water and walking in the woods. I had absolutely no problems with them. They are well made and very comfortable.
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THE BEGINNING OF ALEADER BRAND:
It was founded in 2013 in California, The founder Blacky is passionate about the outdoors. He says:" An enjoyable outdoor travel needs comfortable shoes to support, but it is hard to find." So he comes up with an idea to create a brand that devote to develop all kinds of outdoor adventure shoes.
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WOMEN AND MEN WATER SHOES
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So Close to the Perfect Travel Shoe
I typically wear a size 9 in flats and athletic shoes, some times up to a 9.5 for my running shoes. I ordered a 9 in these and they were really large. The 8.5 were much better, but I probably could have even gotten away with an 8 to wear them sock less.I wore these for about a week in Colombia. I treated the fabric with big repellent and a light coat of waterproofing to make them ever more which dry. I was really happy with them as walking shoes worn with socks. We did some pretty serious hiking and scrambling and I didn’t have any trouble. My only complaint as walking/hiking shoes is that the holes on the bottom allow quite large stones to accumulate. They come out, but it can be uncomfortable.Without socks and in water, they were large. Sand can easily pass through the mesh, which means that they’re easy to rinse out when you’re ready to get dry. But again. You’ll accumulate. While I was in the water, they were pretty grippy. I was able to cross some slippery creek beds with no issues. My husband went barefoot on the same stretch and fell :(And here’s where they fell a little short. After getting wet, I hiked with them up to the top of a waterfall that had a short rock incline down to a pool. Hard to explain, but bare with me. It was a really slippery rock that wasn’t submerged in water. So if you look at the bottom of these shoes, they aren’t rubberized. So I actually ended up taking off my shoes to slide down the rock bc the bottoms of my feet were “stickier” than the shoes.I know that’s an extreme situation, but if there is a redesign any time soon, I would recommend adding more grip bc they are otherwise perfect.They pack flat, are super light, comfortable, and didn’t give me any blisters right out of the package (mostly worn with socks). They dried within an hour, fit well, and were super cute. I haven’t tried running in them, but it seems doable.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
I don’t typically write reviews, but felt the need to with these water shoes! I love, love, love them! I have only used them one time so far boating where I had to get in the lake to unload and load the boat. They are very comfortable, lightweight, and true to size. I wear a 6.5 and that is exactly what size I ordered. They fit perfectly, but are a little tight getting them on. I imagine they will stretch a little over time. That being said, I would suggest getting your normal size as your other tennis shoes. They do dry quickly, and are really cute. They will gather rocks in the holes on the soles, but that is the only con I could find so far. Doesn’t effect me, because I’m not on a lot of rocks. I had one in mine and they pop right out. I will probably order another pair! Highly recommend!
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Bianca
I had to order a half size down but overall the shoes are fantastic!
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2021
Bianca
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2021
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Jessch
Way better than normal watershoes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2020
