Does anyone know if these would fill up with sand and pebbles while walking in the surf of a pebbly beach? My Target beach shoes did.
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they will not, the bottoms are then and you do feel the rocks underfoot but the seal is tight
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Even though I have not used it in sand much, I am pretty sure sand will have a hard time getting inside the shoe.
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I've never walked in surf with these boots (assuming that you mean with bare legs), but based on experience with similar neoprene water shoes (assuming again that you"d be in water over the boot top), I wouldn't bet that it would keep out anything smaller than a pea. In calm water maybe, but not in surging ocean surf. In my opinion, you'd be safe only if the boot tops were covered by a long legged wet suit.
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I have the steam beach/white combination and haven't had any issues with wet shoes causing problems (and I'm in WI where we have lots of sludgy, sloppy snow).
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Maybe. They are very small and sand flows through them, but finger paint might be too thick and clog them. Sorry that I can't say for sure
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I don't believe that these are designed to be filled with water, I do believe they would leak badly. They work perfectly if you put approx 40 pounds of play sand (available at Home Depot) into each bag--good luck!
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Although my daughter has only used these in beach sand, I would imagine they would protect your feet for a period of time in the pool. However, it is material and not rubber or some other hard sole surface. Thus if the pool is considerably rough, the material would eventually deteriorate. I would recommend water shoes verses sand socks for very rough pool surfaces.
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Walking barefoot on these mats would be hard on the feet. I tried it. However, the material they are made from is impervious to water so they would be fine for an underwater application.
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Yes, but they are wading shoes. Most of my fishing involves hiking along the streams in SC. Some days up to 1-2 miles. They have good support but tread pattern is not heavily cleated, so it can be slick if there are leaves on wet rocks
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I guess it would depend on the feet. I don't like being barefoot because mine are tender, but this rubber mat is not to bad on them. I would think it would do fine under water.
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Hi Giulie, I got these for my grandson for lifeguarding. As long as you aren't dragging them in the sand/rocks on take off or landing they should be find.
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I personally could not wear these rain boots all day, especially on a trip where you are constantly walking, because they do not have enough arch support for me; I have a high arch. Also, something to think about if you are going when it is cold, is that I can only wear thin socks in my boots. I would recommend getting them and trying them around the house well in advance of your trip if you don't need much arch support. Have fun!
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I can't speak about Long Island Beach. However, I've used this for diving and walking around the beach in Asia, the shoes are pretty tight. Make sure you buy the correct size. I usually wear a size 7 or 8 but bought size 6 and it fits perfectly well.
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Probably. The disposable covers are paper and the liquid on the shoes will probably leak through and if the shoes are very wet the covers will likely tear as well. On the other hand if the shoes are almost dry the footprints will not show. Also, you could try doubling the safety shoes for more protection.
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Yes, you can fill them with sand or water but, realistically, it doesn't seem necessary. They are VERY heavy!
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Not really sure.I would think that sand would get in them and be uncomfortable but they do sloe pretty tight. They hold water i know that and your feet do get a little water logged i assume the same with sand minus the water log.
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These boots definitely kept the water out for my purposes ( tide pooling on the rocky Northern California Coast). I had my doubts, but the combo of these boots plus some wool nearly-knee high socks, kept my normally cold feet warm and dry. One thing that I avoided was trying to enter pools of water that were taller than the boots. After adjusting/tightening the boots, I made sure the tallest body of water I entered was approximately the same height as the boots. I didn't have a problem with keeping dry because I kept that in mind. Hope that helps. Good luck in your adventures!
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Could be a problem. There is a mid section snap/band and lace. Go barefoot, use your feet to find the clams.
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You want them to fit tight to keep sand out. I recommend one size smaller, so you would need a size 8.5.