Columbia Aquatooth Water Shoes (For Women)

Bought 1/2size smaller than usual for good fit. Have worn these across streams,river,mud, & dry land. No need to carry extra shoes, as these drained great, dried quickly & didn't pick up stones. After a wk of abuse, thought they might be "toast" - but - washed them in the sink with a bit of laundry soap, & they look great. The lacing system is nice, as is heel strap adjustment. The little pocket for storing the excess lace is worthless! I'll be wearing these for boating, too, this summer (far better than the slipper-type boat shoes I've had before).

I bought these to go on a whitewater rafting trip. They worked great for that. Then we also decided to go on a hike up to a waterfall. They were perfect for that. Other people were having trouble slipping on the rocks and I didn't have one bit of trouble, plus I could get in the waterfall with my shoes on! I did order a half size large than I usually wear based on some of the comments other people had listed. That worked out perfectly for me.

The shoes tighten with an elastic cord. Some work to get the cord tight enough to do its job to keep the shoes on. But for me, the shoe didnt "open up" enough to easily get them on. I have back problems and just too hard to lean over and struggle them on, dry. Can just imagine getting them off when wet. Or worse, putting them on when wet. I returned them. My next order I will look for velcro strap closings.

Although the laces are adjustable, the actual opening for the foot is on the smaller side and somewhat tight. Once on, the shoe is excellent for any water aerobic/water-walking or water activity.

these look great and dry quickly. Haven't actually tried them for walking, but think they'd be good - especially in the heat.