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Eight fan favorites. Three head-to-head rounds. Only one winner.
Keen's Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain describes how he got into the shoe business.
Make the most of the warm days with these river and lake essentials
Amphibious features make this shoe a no-brainer for warm-weather adventures
Chacos and NRS teamed up on these special-edition sandals in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Turns out the brand that makes my favorite PFDs also knows its footwear
Plus, they’re all under $75
After years of testing, I've determined that these must be the most versatile approach shoes around
The iconic shoes, now made to be worn in the rain and snow
Make sure you're prepared for sun, unpredictable weather, and fish guts
Hits the sweet spot between waterproof and protective—just don’t bring it on long expeditions
From the coolest kayak we’ve ever seen to a super grippy water shoe, this is the gear you need for those quiet days on the river.
Surf and Turf It’s rare that a shoe that looks this casual (we wore it year-round) performs so well. But with tight mesh at the bottom to keep out sand, a rock plate in the sole, and quick-drying meshy uppers, the Kia’i Trainers were our favorite water shoes this year.
Armored toe protection and ample arch support in a slim shoe.
Whether you're running rivers or just running back and forth between the house and the lake, you need the right footwear. We review six new water shoes, including the Sperry Top-Sider Son-R Feedback Bungee, the Adidas Boat Lace DLX, and the Keen Turia with its tester-friendly debris-blocking mesh upper and grip.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Roxy 10'6" SUP.
The fiberglass mashup is stable, fast, and light, and thanks to the unique seating system, you can pilot it kayak style (double bladed) or with a canoe paddle.
It’s “the perfect fourteener shoe,” one Colorado-based tester proclaimed, which is perhaps the best compliment a running-hiking hybrid like the PeakFreak can receive.
The best gear for fly-fishing fanatics, from quick-drying water shoes to a handmade paddle.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Adidas Boat CC Lace water shoes.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sperry Ping Buckle water shoes.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Chaco Z1 Pro water shoes.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Keen Gorge Boot.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Teva Gnarkosi water shoes.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Columbia Sportswear Drainmaker water shoes.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Patagonia Rock Grip Wading Boots.
Water Runner Several two-year-old pairs of 920s are still in rotation among our staff—and this updated version proved to be just as popular. The reason is simple: The 921 is a well-built water-and-land shoe with aggressive off-road tread, rigid rubber overlays for lateral support, and generous (and well-protected) drain holes…
Sea Change Borrowing from the best of all water worlds, Keen forged the Hydro Guide from the sole of a topsider (you’ll recognize the V-cut siping immediately), the now-ubiquitous Keen toe protector, and the Z-laced strapping of a classic river sandal. The result is an all-around amphibian suitable for both…
Rapid Attack Named for one of the classic big-water rapids on the White Nile, the Itunda blends Teva’s classic sandal-strap design with toe and arch protection that supports your foot like a shoe. The foam upper dries quickly and feels smooth on the skin, while the arched EVA top sole…
Sail Away The Ventus was designed in collaboration with the U.S. Sailing Team. And while it certainly looks the part, it’s no one-trick pony. The siped outsoles and mesh-protected drain ports performed nicely kayaking around the lake, and just as well beachcombing in Florida. sperrytopsider.com…
An Updated Classic With its fully adjustable pull-through straps, comfy (and burly) footbed, and impressive grip on slippery surfaces, the Z2 has been a perennial favorite of boatmen. This updated version has a slightly beefier outsole and is made from a more durable rubber mixture. chacousa.com…
Amphibian A webbed sneaker-sandal mash-up? About time! My new favorite summer shoe, the Paradox resembles a light hiker but is brilliant in the wet stuff, secure while crossing rocky rapids and perfect for watersports where you need more protection than you’ll get in a sandal. chacousa.com…