Planning water activities for your Hawaiʻian vacation? You’re definitely going to want a pair of water shoes. They might not be the sexiest footwear, but we tracked down the cutest ones—because function should still be fashionable.

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From snorkeling to hiking waterfalls, these water shoes are sleek, durable, and built to perform. With a mesh upper, they offer excellent traction, lightweight comfort, and faster drying time.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“They are very comfortable and they dry quickly. They are even cute enough to wear as a sneaker”
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Cute, tough, and won’t break the bank — these water shoes are perfect from snorkeling to waterfall hikes, with great grip and a super lightweight feel.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“These were great for our trip to Jamaica where we visited waterfall walk it kept us from sliding .”
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Braided water sandals for the beach, fishing, camping, and everyday wandering.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“I bought these for a recent vacation where I needed some waterproof sandals to dress up for dinners out and dress down for walks on the beach. They are very comfortable and functioned exactly as I was hoping ~ perfect for walks on the beach and to wear out with a skirt.”
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Slip ’em on and dive in — perfect for paddling, fishing, swimming, and all things splashy.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“This is my 3rd pair. I LOVE the feeling of being barefoot without being barefoot.
Good quality, fast shipping.”
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Stride across sandy shores or rocky terrain in water booties with bold colors and playful designs.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“This is the great hero of going to a water park, a pool or the like, very comfortable to keep on inside the pool, lightweight and easy to put on and take out, highly recommended.”
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These neoprene socks are super stretchy, with a tough anti-slip sole for a flexible, comfy fit.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“Finally, I can wear water shoes on beaches with coarse sand and not need to deal with the grit.”
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Cool mesh, soft cushioning, and grip that won’t quit. Slip them on and head to the beach or pool.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“I bought these water shoes to bring on my recent trip to Vietnam. I’ve worn them to go swimming in the ocean, I’ve even worn them to go swimming in the pool. The other day I was in the ocean and realized I was walking with ease over rocks and sharp sand. The shoes fit well, dry quickly, and look good. They were a good purchase.”
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These KEEN water sandals are open, airy, and ready for anything — comfy enough for all-day wear, grippy on wet trails, wide-foot friendly, and yep, totally machine washable.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“These shoes are great!. They fit perfectly and are instantly comfortable. Good arch support.”
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Great grip, comfy protection, and they let the water out—without inviting sand in. Bonus: they come in tons of fun colors!
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“These are very comfortable, and light weight but felt sturdy enough for lots of walking and in& out of water in Hawaii.. They were a game changer, never fell off while in the water. I also bought in the white.”
These water shoes are breezy, quick-dry, and bursting with bold colors and playful patterns.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“The most comfortable water shoes I have ever bought I use them for every day use I use them for the boat for the water for hanging around the house it feels like your barefooted love them”
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Slip into these ultra-light, breathable shoes for the perfect combo of comfort and flexibility — no more tripping over laces, and they’ll keep your feet safe and steady, no matter what.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“Best shoes ever, comfortable after hours of walking. Love them, bought several color”
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Your feet will thank you for the breathable mesh uppers. These are stylish, built to last, and loved by tons of happy reviewers on Amazon.
This Amazon customer is a fan:
“This is my third pair of these water shoes. They dry fast and wear well. I teach water aerobics 3 days a week and have had these shoes for 2 years and they show almost no wear.”
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