Water Shoes Can Be Fashionable and These Picks Prove It

This water shoe/espadrille combo takes all the things you appreciate about a water shoe (quick drying, sturdy, breathable) and pairs it with the stylings of a shoe you’d wear outside of the beach. They’re stretchy and have a non-skid rubber boat shoe sole so you can wear them on the beach, boardwalk, or even under the waves without worrying about slipping.

While these look like your average, everyday sneaker, they’re much more. They have rubber outsoles for better grip on wet streets and a fully waterproof upper.

The Wool Runner is Allbirds’ flagship shoe and the Mizzle is the waterproof version. It has a layer of breathable, waterproof fabric to keep your feet feeling great all day, even if it’s pouring.

These may not be the perfect beach shoes, but they’ll keep you nice and dry if you get caught in a sudden summer downpour. Think of these like your warm weather rain boots.

Injected molded EVA gives this “sneaker” its waterproof capabilities. The slip-on construction means there’s no worrying about tying wet laces and the cutouts give you breathability and quick-drying abilities. Plus, they come in a multitude of colors and patterns to fit your mood.

If you need some heavy duty trekkers, these are ideal for hiking in. The sealed seams keep water from getting in while the mesh upper helps keep things breathable.

The highly breathable textile upper paired with the contoured footbed is designed for maximum drainage and means these sneakers are water’s worst enemy. Pair these with a pair of shorts and hit the town because they’ll take you from beach to boardwalk without much thought.