{"title":"Barefoot Water Shoes \u0026 Aqua Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur water shoes are light, quick-drying \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barefoot-shoes\"\u003ebarefoot shoes\u003c\/a\u003e for the beach, rock pools, rivers and the pool. You might know them as aqua shoes, swim shoes or beach shoes. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/saguaro-abyss-barefoot-water-shoes-black\"\u003eSaguaro Abyss\u003c\/a\u003e has a wide toe box with room for your toes to spread, a thin, flexible zero-drop sole and a quick-lace toggle, so it's easy to get on and off at the water's edge. It's a unisex style, so it works as water shoes for women and men. Pull the toggle snug and head for the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to wear water shoes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake them to the beach, the rock pools at low tide, river crossings on a hike, kayaking and paddle-boarding, a weekend at the dam, and around the pool. They're made for water days, not all-day town wear. For that, have a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saguaro-casual-barefoot-shoe-collection-all-day-comfort-natural-movement\"\u003eeveryday barefoot sneakers\u003c\/a\u003e, or read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/saguaro-south-africa\/why-saguaro-barefoot-shoes-are-the-best-choice-in-south-africa\"\u003ehow barefoot shoes and aqua shoes differ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for in water shoes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e the shoe dries fast, so you're not squelching back to the car after a swim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA thin, flexible sole:\u003c\/strong\u003e a layer between you and hot sand, shells and stony riverbeds, while you still feel the ground underfoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide toe box:\u003c\/strong\u003e room for your toes to spread, with no pinching at the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA zero-drop sole:\u003c\/strong\u003e your heel and toes sit at the same height, like standing barefoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fastening that stays put:\u003c\/strong\u003e a quick-lace toggle pulls the shoe snug before you get in the water and loosens in a second afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to pack in a beach bag or a backpack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater shoe sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaguaro sizes run slightly large. If you're between sizes, the smaller one is usually right, and a snug fit matters in the water so the shoe doesn't slip off. The Abyss is in stock in UK5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. We don't have sizes below UK5.5 at the moment. Not sure which size to pick? WhatsApp us on 075 111 2222 and we'll help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and our Sandton showroom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver water shoes across South Africa, with free delivery on orders over R1,000. If you're in Johannesburg, try them on at our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sandton-showroom\"\u003eSandton showroom\u003c\/a\u003e: Unit 22, Inospace Olympia Works, 11 Olympia Street, Sandton. We're open Tuesday 09:30–14:00 and Thursday 09:00–15:00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater shoe questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between water shoes and aqua shoes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere isn't one. Water shoes, aqua shoes, swim shoes, beach shoes and water sneakers are all names for the same thing: light, quick-drying shoes made to get wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need aqua shoes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for a soft, sandy beach. They're handy on hot sand at midday, in rock pools, on pebbly riverbeds, on boat decks and anywhere else you'd rather not go barefoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of footwear should you wear on the beach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor walking on the sand and going in and out of the sea, wear a light water shoe that dries quickly and stays snug when it's wet. For lunch at a beach café afterwards, switch to a pair of everyday barefoot sneakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich barefoot shoes are best for water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a barefoot shoe made for water: quick-drying and light, with a thin, flexible sole and a fastening that stays put. The Saguaro Abyss is our barefoot water shoe, with the same wide toe box and zero-drop sole as the rest of the Saguaro range. Our everyday barefoot sneakers are made for dry land, so keep those for town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre water shoes waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Water shoes are made to get wet and dry quickly, not to keep your feet dry. To stay dry on rainy days, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rain-boots-gumboots\"\u003eBrisk I rain boots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy water shoes in South Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder online at solz.co.za for delivery anywhere in South Africa, or try a pair on at our Sandton showroom on a Tuesday or Thursday.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saguaro-abyss-barefoot-water-shoes-black","title":"Saguaro Abyss Barefoot Water Shoes – Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaguaro Abyss Barefoot Water Shoes – Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light, quick-drying barefoot water shoe for the beach, rivers, rock pools and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide toe box so your toes can spread naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-drop sole for a stable, grounded stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible, lightweight barefoot construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-lace toggle, easy on and off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizing: see the size chart. 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