Men's Water Shoe Surfwalker Pro 3.0 - Manufacturer Discontinued

I have used these shoes on two trips so far: once in Costa Rica and once in the Philippines. Here are my thoughts so far... PRO's: + Very comfortable. + Removable insole (thin) for easy cleaning. + Rubber sole, so you can step on rocks, shells, etc. without pain. This was very helpful especially at rocky beaches. Also, with the rubber sole, there's better grip on wet surfaces. + Somewhat stylish? I think they look better than other water shoes. + Easy to store and carry around. They're pretty light. + Relatively durable. I've used this pair for two trips already: each one lasting at least 5 days. No rips, tears, or fading so far. CON's: - If you get sand in them (most likely), it can be a bit difficult to get all the sand out when the shoes are wet. But this problem is not unique; all water shoes exhibit the problem. - Get a smaller shoe size than you would normally wear because shoes get heavy when wet and will slip if loose. I normally wear a US men's 9.5 / 10, but got a size 9. I'd say it was good fit: not too tight, not too loose. Shoes stayed on when walking in the water. Would I buy it again? Yes.

I ordered these for an upcoming trip to Tulum, Mexico to be used when swimming around the cenotes. I'm a street size 8 and originally ordered the size 8 but when it arrived the length overshot my big toe by at least 3/4 inch. I ordered the size 7 and it fits perfectly. A bit snug but that's how water shoes should fit. When removing the shoe, the inside footbed slipped out but it's supposed to be removeable and can easily be slid back in so not a big deal. I'm a fan of Speedo gear generally (I have swim trunks in a matching blue) and these shoes look great. There's a lot of cheaper options available on Amazon but the negative reviews regarding the quality of those cheaper pairs is what would be expected so I stayed away from them and chose this instead. Hopefully paying a bit more for the Speedo brand and the related level of expected quality will stand the test of time, wear, and its intended purpose. ------ UPDATE (9/26/19): Tried these out at Sac Atun cenote (underground cave) in Mexico and these held up great. They were perfect for what I needed and very comfortable. Will be using these for all outdoor water adventures going forward and highly recommend!

These shoes a great. I don't use them in the water; rather, I use them as normal shoes. A size 12 fits great, even with socks on as well (which I usually do). The shoes are durable and will not fall apart from daily use. I know other people talk about how these shoes fall apart after minimal use, but that is not the case. Their problem is simply manufacturing errors with their specific pair of these shoes. My pair have stayed together despite my nearly daily wear and regular walking over rough terrain, including dirt, grass, rocks, sticks, and leaves. I also drive while wearing these shoes, which also works well. Being that the shoes are lightweight, they provide good pedal feel. The shoes are also relatively comfortable. The insoles are somewhat squishy, but don't really do anything to improve or detract from the overall comfort of the shoe.

I'm typically a size 10.5, so I ordered the 11. I think this was the right choice. I have a little room 1/4" to 1/2" at the toe, which is right where I like to be. the 10 would probably put my toe right up against the front, and I wanted room for a neoprene booty. Pros: -Comfort is right at the top. Very comfortable to wear, I feel like i'm wearing slippers, and I've been wearing them around the house because they help keep my feet warm. -Removable insole. Slip it out and slip in the one of your choice. (see cons as well) -Overall construction looks good. The seams are all nice, the stitching looks good. No cut ends showing, everything is tucked under and stitched. The bonding of the upper booty to the rubber sole is very good with no gaps or sloppy glue marks. -reasonable tread pattern for some grip, but not clunky. The rubber is relatively stiff, so you know it's there, but it's thin and soft enough to shove into corners of a bag. I wouldn't walk around a beach with rusty nails though. -The blue and grey looks very nice Cons: - The insole is very basic perforated foam with a fabric cover. Breathes well, but doesn't offer much cushion, so you will feel pebbles and sticks through the rubber, but not enough to hurt. I didn't expect much more than that, and when it wears out, I'll out in something different. You will want something though, because the sole has depressions in the rubber which would get uncomfortable, and there are mould release knobs that you will want to cover with an insole or snip off. - The cuff is snug. It's fine for me, but I have narrow feet. A wide foot may feel the elastic is stretched to the max slipping these on. Overall they feel very solid, and for the price I think they will wear well. I'm actually going to use them for warmer weather fly fishing and see how they do. I'd be happy to wear these around most anywhere I don't need closed toe protection and plan to get wet.

This Speedo Surfwalker “Pro 3.0” is far better than their Surfwalker “Rush” boat show style with higher sides that traps water in the footbed. Speedo dries faster than competitors I have tried. Tip: angle it up rather than leave on ground. The fabric does not appear to have a UPF rating but I can see from my tanline it provides some sun protection, whereas most water shoes have holes and sunburning the top of your foot is a pain. The foam insole comes out to help it dry overnight or launder. The insole overlaps my orthotic but develops an annoying a wrinkles over time - Speedo might be improving this problem. The black heel rubber eventually wears and starts leaving black streaks on tile and then I replace. The white heel looks nicer upon purchase but stains so I would only buy if perhaps only for pools. Swimming in the ocean any shoe gives piece of mind to put your foot down. The sole is strong enough for the parking lot or a short traverses over lava racks. For more, I upgrade to surf boots, Keens or the like.

Not for wide feet.

My husband and I LOVE these shoes and find them a great value. I gave him, and me, a pair for Christmas. We moved to the Gulf Coast in August and while loving walking on the beach barefoot these are perfect for cold and/or rainy days. They are of such high quality that we love them for night walks when you might miss something that you didn't want to step on. They look sharp on and are incredibly comfortable. The fit is so flexible I will probably be back for two more pair at an average shoe size for when guests come like we have now. There are a lot of different shoes for beach walking to choose from at Amazon and I really feel I actually made the right choice my first time around.

This review is for the Speedo Men's Surfwalker 3.0 Water Shoe. While no water shoe is going to win you any high-style points, these are an attractive and (most importantly) very functional option. I bought these for an upcoming trip to an area with notoriously rocky beaches and shoreline. These shoes were a lift saver! They kept my feet safe from sharp walks, provided excellent traction on slippery rocks/surfaces and also kept my feet protected from the HOT sand/stones at the beach. They comfortable hugged my feet and did not slip off when swimming or diving into the water. Once out of the water, water drained from them very quickly and they were also very quick to dry. I purchased the Navy which I will say is very accurate to how it is pictured. I wear a size 10-10.5 depending on brand and the 10 fit great in these.

Awesome shoes very comfortable and durable

I bought these water shoes to use on beaches in the Caribbean, in this case Dominican Republic and Cuba. While such shoes are generally not needed in Cuba, they are essential on Dominican beaches. I found them comfortable enough to wear all day around the resorts we stayed at as well as for swimming, walking the beaches and when using a kayak. I can't wear flip-flops so this is a much better alternative for me for general walking around. I bought my usual size and they fit snugly, not slipping in the water. They are light but with a solid sole. They are the good quality I expected from a well-known brand like Speedo.

Perfect fit!

Das schöne Design des Schuhs geht einher mit vielen innenliegenden Nähten. Für mich für Aquafitness nicht zu gebrauchen (zu viel Reibung).

Good Quality