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Whether you’re heading to the beach, tide pooling, or looking for something more durable to hike in, these are the best of the best.

Griffin Wynne (they/them) is a Staff Writer for HuffPost cover shopping, trends and digital culture.

From sleek water socks that dry in the blink of an eye to beloved brands like Crocs, we found a collection of water kicks that are perfect for vacation, summer or everyday trips to the pool. We found water shoes you can dress up and take to dinner, durable shoes that you can hike in and vibrant-colored and patterned kicks you’ll love to rock with your swimming look. 

Whether you’re beach combing, swimming, tide pooling or just dealing with a murky lake bottom, these shoes will protect your soles and keep your feet happy for years to come. 

With a pull toggle and a bunch of color options, these quick-drying mesh water shoes look like a pair of cute sporty sneakers. They're lightweight and comfortable, with an anti-slip outsole to keep you stable on rocks or gravel. 

Promising review: "Perfect for the water park. I was worried at first that it would feel heavy in the water but nope it was very light weight and supported my feet with zero discomfort the entire time. The water shoe dries very quickly. They are super cute and look like tennis shoes. True to size. I wear a 10 in tennis shoes and order a 10 and it fit perfectly. I highly recommend!" —Shannon

Get them from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in women's sizes 6–11 and 24 colors).

If you're looking for something unfussy and lightweight, these water socks will fit seamlessly to your feet, like you're not wearing shoes at all. They come in dozens of colors and patterns from neutral to neon, and are perfect for water sports like boating, kayaking and windsurfing as well as land activities like yoga and weight training. They have a rubber sole so you can wear them outside, but are still easy to pack in a weekend bag. 

Promising review: "These saved my life while vacationing in Jamaica. The shoes I brought on vacation were no match for all the walking I ended up doing and I started to get blisters. I originally brought these for water activities but they were so soft and comfy that they became my daily walking shoe. I will always take these on vacation now!" —Amber Manning

Get them from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in women's sizes 4–13.15 and men's 3–12).

A durable shoe for all sorts of outdoor activities, Keen's Newport sandals will protect your toes and give you ample arch support wherever you go. They dry quickly,  are machine-washable and have a performance fabric lining that won't give you blisters. 

Get them from Amazon in women's for $97.50+ (available in sizes 5–11) and in men's for $69+ (available in sizes 7–10 with wide options).

A classic water shoe that's not bulky or clunky, these knit Speedo kicks dry quickly and give you good traction, even when wet. The upper material disperses water, so you won't have pools around your toes. 

Promising review: "Bought these for a trip to a water park with ziplines in Mexico. I was worried because the inserts have a lot of texture but they were very comfortable wearing them for several hours, walking up many flights of stairs and going in and out of the water. They're about as cute as a watershoe is going to be." —Chrisalis

Get them from Amazon in women's for $31.64+ (available in sizes 5–11 and 11 colors) and in men's for $36.40+ (available in sizes 6.5–14 and 15 colors).

Editor Kristen Aiken can't recommend the original style Teva enough, deeming them the ultimate no-blister shoe. They're cute enough to wear with dresses or slacks, but are sporty enough to go in the water or on the trail, giving your feet comfort the whole time. 

Get them from Amazon for $64.95 (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 55 colors).

A wide-toe design and zero-lift heel mean wearing these water shoes will feel like you're barefoot. They have a durable traction sole, so you can wear them hiking, walking and in the water. Made from quick-drying fabric with drainage holes, they don't stay wet for long, giving you extra comfort on your adventure. 

Promising review: "Last used these out at the lake while camping. We had to go down a very steep, rocky path to get to a private section by camp, and I actually preferred wearing these on the rocks than my trail runners! The sole is thick and sturdy, grips well, the fit was perfect and the toe box didn't smash up my toes going downhill. Water-wise, they held up well, didn't feel heavy or soggy while moving in the water, stayed snug without being restrictive and drained/dried well. I bought these in black because I'm an all black kind of gal and they looked nice and sleek, and didn't look dorky. I went up a half size for a perfect fit (I wear a size 9, got 9.5 - I always size up a half or whole size for sandals, flip flops, and trail runners or hiking boots). Don't hesitate on these - buy them!!" —Vika

Get them from Amazon for $24.98+ (available in women's sizes 5.5–16, men's sizes 4.5–15 and 12 colors).

What can we say? Whether you love them or hate them, Crocs are an ideal shoe for water-based activities. Not only are they full of holes, but they're made from a comfortable, durable ethylene vinyl acetate that's completely waterproof. They keep their shape over time and can be hosed down if they get muddy or sandy. 

Promising review: "Got one for me and the Mrs. we both never thought of ever owning crocs but these are comfortable. Went on a canyoneering hike jumping off water falls and off cliffs and I was surprised even our guides were wearing crocs! They made hiking through slippery rocks and jumping in and out of water much easier than using normal aqua shoes. They’ve become an almost everyday get up and go item. Even night one for my mother who needs assistance walking and she loves it." —Snag

Get them from Amazon for $42.87+ (available in women's sizes 4–18, men's sizes 2–16 and 98 colors).