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'Amazingly comfortable': Amazon’s $13 water shoes are a must-have for summer
If you’re anything like us, you’re jumping at the chance to get into a body of water this summer. Nothing washes away worries like a dip in a lake, a creek or the salty sea. As with all forms of fun, swimming in nature is way better with the right equipment. The perfect water shoe can mean the difference between ‘ah!’ and ‘argh!' — protecting you from mushy mud, sharp rocks and spiky shells. But it has to fit just right, slip on and off easily, and hold the foot like a second skin. We’ve located such a shoe—an Amazon hit that, lo and behold, costs as little as $13.
Better than barefoot
The Konikit Quick-Dry Barefoot Shoes are made of a soft, stretchy fabric and a just-right rubber sole that keeps you safe while allowing you to still feel what’s going on below your feet. Said one five-star Amazon reviewer: “The thin, stretchy material is thicker than spandex, but still feels similar to it. It molds around your foot and dries really quickly. It's also amazingly comfortable.”
Flexible and accommodating, these Konikit shoes make summer easier and breezier, providing protection from mysterious lake bottoms, and keeping you safe and secure on your feet for water sports like paddle-boarding.
“Perfect for creek walking so I don't have to worry about little critters getting on my feet,” added another thrilled shopper. "Much better than wearing flip flops that will slide off and float down the river. I will wear them kayaking as well. They're just like wearing socks that are waterproof and with a little bit of a sole on them. Cute, too.”
Not just for the water
So comfy you might not want to take them off, these shoes are a go-to for some Amazon shoppers even when they’re nowhere near a body of water — some folks mentioned wearing their Konikits for yoga on less-than-sparkling outdoor surfaces. Others have a broader appreciation of this footwear.
Here’s just a bit from a long rave: “I could write about the comfort of these shoes all day; I don't use them for water or yoga or exercising. I strictly use them for walking around the house and walking the dogs. I'm in love with them…These are my go-to shoes when I have on heels all day and want to relax my feet without being completely barefoot. The elastic on top is not too tight, they fit just right. I love, love, love them.”
Said yet another five-star reviewer: “I don't swim, but I do have slippery floors when they are wet. These shoes are perfect for mopping...I really like them a lot and plan to purchase more.” Good thinking: One pair in your summer bag and one pair safe at home. For just $13, how can you resist?
Whether you’re getting away for a vacation or are making the most of your 2023 staycation, you’ll find these comfy, stretchy and protective slip-ons a small investment that pays back big when it comes to our favorite metric: the Summer Fun Factor.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
