Water socks: also known as beach socks, they are very lightweight and extremely comfortable. Once you put them on, you won't even feel their presence, giving people a feeling of walking barefoot. Very suitable for swimming, beach, scuba diving, and various water activities.
Wading short boots: usually made of chloroprene rubber upper, paired with a flexible rubber outsole. Because chloroprene rubber is very insulating when wet, it is comfortable and warm in water shoes. Suitable for flood prevention and rescue, drifting, boating, fishing, etc
However, when you engage in extensive hiking or climbing, your short boots begin to be affected. Its sole will wear out quickly and will not protect the feet like other shoes with harder soles.
Low cut kayak shoes: characterized by a lower upper and a thinner sole. Compared to short boots, it has a more traditional lace up system and typically features a special drainage device with mesh and hole shapes, which can quickly drain and prevent the shoes from getting moldy during long-distance outdoor activities.
These types of shoes are usually low cut, but there are also mid height styles to provide more ankle protection and stability. In addition, their good quick drying tendency makes them very suitable for kayaking, as well as climbing, diving, short distance handling, etc.
Wade running shoes: These shoes fall between kayak shoes and traditional running shoes. Compared to regular running shoes, it often has sticky rubber and more drainage, making it very suitable for playing in various environments.
If you are looking for a versatile shoe and enjoy wading and playing outdoors, then these types of shoes may be suitable for you. However, if you engage in extensive boating or canyon drifting, canyon exploration boots may be more suitable for you.
Water exploration boots: It is specially designed with a thick and durable upper, extremely sticky rubber, and a protective sole that can handle jumping, sliding, downhill, and climbing in water environments.
This type of shoe prioritizes not drainage, but warmth. Although it is more bulky than other types of water shoes, it can provide better protection, stronger climbing power, and is very suitable for water exploration in slippery canyon environments.