The Best Shoes for Walking on a Beach

When choosing walking shoes, look for comfortable shoes that will help to protect your feet and ankles from injuries and blisters, especially when walking over a sandy terrain. Take the distance you intend to walk and environmental factors such as temperature into consideration when choosing shoes.

  1. Comfort

    • Before picking a pair of beach-walking shoes, consider comfort. Sandals with leather straps and a soft leather insole are a good choice for walking in hot weather. The insole provides a cushion and the leather prevents your feet from getting too hot.

      For longer distances, walkers shoes that are lightweight but support their feet. Walking sandals are ideal for those who plan to spend a long time walking across the sand. The raised edges on the sandals help guard against sand getting caught between your foot and the sole of the shoe.

      Jelly shoes are flexible and lightweight, as well as comfortable and easy to walk in. The shoe straps secure your feet but still allow air to easily flow across your feet.

    Protection

    • Shifting sand is a common hiding place for broken sea shells and debris. Beach-walking shoes should be thick enough to protect your feet from being burned by the sand and hard enough to protect your feet from sharp objects. Flip-flops, available with either hard or soft bottoms, fit the bill. Easy to slip on and off, they can be purchased almost anywhere.

      When walking on the rougher side of the beach like along the jetty, clogs are an excellent option. They are shoes that can easily slip on. The holes in the upper part of the shoe makes the shoe breathable.

    Waterproof

    • Shoes to be worn near the water should made from rubber or another waterproof material. Some manufacturers offer waterproof leather sandals, while jelly shoes can double as walking shoes and shoes worn during swimming. Flip-flops are generally not made of rubber, but they are ideal for walks close to the water. They can also double as shower shoes. Clogs gives the walker a chance to get their feet wet while keeping their feet protected.