The best new water shoes, boat shoes and sandals for Canadian anglers

Not that long ago, “water shoes” simply meant old sneakers you didn’t mind getting wet. But owing to great strides in design and materials, there’s now a wide variety of footwear promising comfort, safety and traction in and around the water. Here are some of the best.

MAUPIN

$120, Keen

Key features: One-pull webbing strap for secure fit; natural odour control; EVA footbed with contoured arch; non-marking, high-traction outsole; comes in men’s (pictured) and women’s models.

The promise: “A supportive, open-toed water sandal.”