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

WET WAYS

When buying water shoes, carefully consider what exactly you plan to use them for. Will you be wading, walking along the shoreline or fishing from a boat? Do you expect to only get a little wet, or will you spend hours in the drink? Your answers will help determine the best footwear style and features for your needs.

Style

Traditional open-toed water sandals are light and cool and they dry quickly, but they offer limited walking or wading support. Shoes and closed-toe sandals have good support on uneven terrain and protect the toes, but they’re heavier and take longer to dry.

Features

Ensure the footwear’s design offers the right mix of drainage and support for your activity, and that the materials will still be comfortable when wet. If there are laces, check that they will stay tight when in the water, and that they can be easily untied when wet.