I am thinking of buying water shoes.

I never heard of or seen anyone wearing water shoes in a pool, but in a lake or creek, it is normal because of the rocks and who knows what else. I started using water shoes when we did a little white water canoeing and I still have my pair in case we decide to go on a hike and want to walk down the creek. I just purchase mine at walmart. I do suggest you try them on, they should be tight, but not too tight. If they are loose at all, they might come off in the water, that is why the snug fit is what you need to look for..

I, my children and my boyfriend wear them for years. I wear them anywhere I am swimming in water. Pools, lakes, rivers and beaches. I love them as I can't stand my bare feet on the bottom surfaces. I remember way back when I first could afford my first pair as a teenager. I usually buy the sketchers brand but don't get me wrong cheaper brands work wonderfully well too. I am use to swimming a lot in rivers and lakes and can't stand my feet toughing anything in the bottom. They are great for pools too as waling around on the edges can be slippery without them and again the fact that others walk barefoot there I like to prevent athlete foot, which is common in public pools.

I was not considering exercise, but often I wish they were around when I was young, all those barnacles and sharp rocks. not to mention crabs and other itchy things. They sound like a good idea. Oh yes as well as the rocks, there are broken bottles and sharp edges of cans in the water. It would keep you from getting an infection.

I was just at the water park last week and I was so jealous of everyone that were wearing water shoes! I wore flip flops and had to take them off every time I wanted to go on a ride because chances are they would slip off during the ride. So most of the time I was bare feet walking on the line. I saw many people wearing water shoes and I was very intrigued because not only were they convenient, they also looked cute! I wish I had done some research and gotten a pair before I went. When I got home, the bottom of my feet had bubbles. No good!

I bought them because I think my toes are ugly, and when I go to water country the ground is hot waiting in the long long very long lines. But I didn't know they were good for exercising. You should buy them then.

I've gone paddling/walking/swimming in rivers on holiday and when I can't swim its good to have water shoes to protect my feet from the riverbed. I tried out waterboots in a swimming pool out of curiousity and I could swim in them but I found them to feel a little bit heavy and it felt strange and took away from the enjoyment of swimming. If it helps you get more fit then that sounds a good thing.

I just buy the kind at Wal Mart. They make you work your legs a little more if you try to swim in them. They keep you from sliding around so much when you are doing water exercises. I like them for lakes and things, though.

I have a pair of water shoes. They are black and they fit in a very snug way. I have used them for snorkeling and spending time on beaches. They have saved me from hurting my feet. I got my water shoes in New Zealand and still have them now. I took them on my trip to Colombia earlier this year. Such shoes are ideal for exercising in a pool and you might be able to find a pair on the Internet perhaps.

I think one of my sisters wears them at the beach sometimes and walking over the rocks and in the shallow. A lot of us wear "reefers" over here to wear on the rocks and shallows around a beach or just to walk around in on a hot day. I have some sandles called "rafters" which are similar to reefers but are made from recycled rubber and bamboo and are really comfortable so I wear them most out of all my shoes as casual shoes, on the beach and to the pool. they have rubber soles so I can get them wet. I wouldn't wear them swimming, but if I fell in the water with them on, they will probably be alright. Do you think the littl booties would keep your feet warm in the water?

I never buy water shoes. And in fact, i don't know what the uses of water shoes. Only after reading a few responses to your discussion, then i realized the advantages of wearing them. I might go and search for that kind of shoes for my future visit to the public pool. I will want to wear it for good advantages.

I thought "flippers" are water shoes. I didn't think there would actually be water shoes. I don't swim that often so I don't really wanna get one but I'm interested on seeing one.

we did have water shoes at our house because my aunt bought some from the states. it was pretty useful when we are going to the beach because there are many rocks that would hurt our feet. everytime we go beaching my mother does not forget her shoes :)