The 15 Best Water Shoes for Men in 2022

Thinking about water sports (the actual ones, thanks)? These shoes from Under Armor have a quick-dry, textile upper and welded synthetic overlays. They’ll keep it together while keeping your feet safe and active.

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One of the most comfortable water shoes is also one of the coolest looking. These treads from Merrell have a hardy Vibram sole and a mesh and TPU upper—and come in two awesome colorways.

Simple and budget-friendly, these kicks are made with a flexible polyester and mesh upper that dries quickly and a comfortable foam footbed. It’s one of the best water shoes for snorkeling—at beyond a reasonable price.

These have to be the best water shoes for the beach: Ultra-tough and ultra-cool, with a chevron outsole and a Van’s-like design. You can wear them in and out of the water; they’re perfect for each.

When you think of tough-as-hell water shoes, these have to be top of mind. Astral’s kicks are made from a durable, lightweight, hydrophobic canvas upper and Flex-Grip outsoles—making these among the best water shoes for hiking.

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If you suffer from hot feet—and who doesn’t from time to time—these water shoes guarantee more breathability with a completely, 360-degree mesh ventilation on the upper. The sole gives you extra grip, so you can go from the kayak to a run with no problem.

Versatile and fast-drying, these shoes from The North Face are for more hardcore water sports (relax) and adventures at sea. They have a breathable mesh upper like most water shoes, but these are made with odor-reducing tech.

These kicks are undeniably simple but effective. They’re made from mostly fabric with a rubber role, and they’re a budget-friendly pick, making them among the best water shoes for snorkeling—an activity you’ll only do a few times.

These Nike water shoes turn your feet into flippers with a fin blade that helps you glide through the water as you swim. There’s an open toe box with grooves that keep them comfortable, and the balance of rigid and flexible pieces ensures a perfect fit.

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Yep, you can’t do a list of great water shoes without mentioning Crocs—sorry. This combo of water shoe and sandal is ideal for breathability with a mesh upper and outsoles designed specifically to channel water away.

This excellent looking pair of water shoes is made from a mix of canvas and leather on the upper, making it feel more like, well, a regular shoe. But with a water-resistant treatment, vent ports in the midsole, and a wet-grip outsole, they’re an ideal water shoe.

If you want a truly natural feel in the water, opt for a toe shoe like this pair from Body Glove—just make sure the fit is right. It has a three-toe design to maximize comfort and an integrated draining system that takes water out of the shoe as you wade or run through it.

Another great water shoe that gives you a natural, barefoot feeling, these Speedos are truly lightweight mesh shoes with a water-repellant insole. The outsole itself streams water away to improve your surface traction. Light and natural? Sounds perfect to us.

Native’s Jefferson shoe is an elevated water shoe. It’s made of perforated EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), a rubber-like material. It is also shock absorbent, odor resistant, and hand-washable.

Merrell Hydro Moc’s clog-style shoe is super durable and flexible. They are made with single-density injected EVA for extra traction. It also has a lightly cushioned EVA footbed with contoured arch support for extra comfort.