Pool shoes: features, varieties, selection rules

Flip flops, slippers, slates, flip flops, aqua shoes, crocs ... If a couple of decades ago we were wondering where to buy comfortable shoes for visiting the pool, now we are increasingly asking ourselves what to choose from the variety of models presented. Manufacturers flooded the market with footwear of various styles, colors, made from all kinds of materials. So what to choose in order to look your best even in the pool, ensure the safety of swimming and keep your shoes safe and sound for a long time, this article will tell you.

Pool shoes have several distinct characteristics. First of all, it is special, with a narrow purpose, and special requirements for it.

First of all it should not get wet, and its surface should dry quickly, after all, after the end of the water procedures, you need to be able to quickly collect things, and not wait for the slippers to dry. Considering that there are models in which they even swim, these are the so-called aqua shoes, the requirement for the drying speed of a pair of shoes does not seem so small and insignificant.

Aquashusa, by the way, can be used both for swimming in reservoirs and for sports, for example, for water aerobics, which is popular today. Besides, swimming shoes are not only a matter of aesthetics (although nowadays you can find real works of art among such couples), but also a matter of personal hygiene. It will protect the legs from fungus, which, unfortunately, is quite easy to "pick up" in the humid environment of public places. Of course, the water in the pools is chlorinated, but such a measure has no effect in changing rooms.

Anyway it is advisable that the shoes for visiting the pool have an anti-slip sole... And it is worth dwelling on security issues in more detail.

Safety is paramount when it comes to choosing shoes for swimming and bathing, since a wet tiled floor in a pool is often very slippery, and therefore traumatic. Pay special attention to safety requirements so that the path from the changing room to the swimming lane does not become a road to a hospital bed for you.

So, the sole of your slippers should be embossed, which will not allow your foot to slip on the wet floor, like on dangerous ice. The sole should provide reliable traction on wet tiles. Drops from wet clothes, splashes from the very bowl of the pool very quickly nullify the work of even the most diligent cleaning lady.

Therefore, remember when choosing shoes for visiting the pool, first of all, we check the sole - it must be non-slip.

There are a great many varieties of such pairs in shoe, specialized sports stores and, of course, on the Internet. Let's consider the main ones.

This is perhaps the most common type of pool shoe. Practical and convenient. Closed at the front and open at the back, they are very similar to house slippers. The only difference is in the material. Unlike comfortable and soft home slippers, they are most often made of rubber or neoprene with a special nylon coating.

The advantage of such shoes lies in the original solutions - when creating it, designers have the opportunity to apply all their imagination. This is how fish slippers, jellyfish slippers appear. This type of footwear is universal - if you wish, you can wear them not only in the pool, but also while relaxing on the beach. Just imagine how interesting white stylish slippers will look on your tanned legs. In these, not only along the beach, but also along the entire resort coast, you are not ashamed to walk.

This option is also suitable for walking along the beach. Crocs, unlike flip-flops, have a special bridge, which helps to fix such shoes on the foot and makes the heels closed. But if desired, this strap can be left on the front surface, and then, by and large, crocs will not differ much from classic slippers. Many do just that when visiting pools or beaches. But going to her beloved oriental bazaar, a woman can, with a slight movement of her hand, turn her slippers into elegant clogs, however, made of polymer material.

Crocs are very fond of children and adolescents. But even among adults, this type of shoe has many fans.... The developers have come up with pairs with holes that cover the upper front of these shoes. Various multi-colored toy figures can be easily inserted into them. If desired, you can swap them or add new details, and so on. Thus, boring shoes become almost a favorite pastime for a child.

Aqua shoes are swimming slippers. This type of footwear is most common in resorts, the coast of which is strewn with small and sharp pebbles, which are easy to injure, as well as on those seas, along the bottom of which it is also dangerous to move barefoot. Aqua shoes are often referred to as anti-coral footwear. It protects the leg from any objects that could cut yourself - seashells, stones, fragments and other things. In addition, they are comfortable to move on the hot sand and do not need to be removed before entering the water.

Such shoes are also popular among fishermen. With its help, they can protect themselves from cuts on sharp grass and reeds. And in the pool it is very convenient to move around in them. After all, they do not slip on the wet tiled floor, and, in general, you do not need to take them off. It will be appreciated by those who loves to dive from the side of the pool, while not wanting to endanger their feet in the form of the same fungus, or are afraid of getting injured on wet tiles.

As for the design of aquashuzov, here shoe makers tried to please both conservatives and fans of everything extravagant... For the former, aqua shoes are quite suitable, which outwardly resemble ordinary sneakers. But the special material used to make them prevents such shoes from getting wet quickly.

Perhaps the most common and affordable option for such shoes is rubber slippers, which can be bought inexpensively at almost any resort in the world... Well, for those who like something unusual, the designers have created aqua shoes in the form of gloves for the feet. The toes in such shoes are separated in the same way as on your favorite gloves on your hands.

This is another common shoe that is suitable for swimming in the pool. Flip-flops are called flip-flops that are attached to the leg due to the bridge between the thumb and the rest of the toes.

Such shoes are not suitable for everyone, many feel discomfort from the structure of the slippers, the home of which, as you might guess, is East Asia.

And men's, women's, and even children's shoes for visiting the pools are mostly made of the same materials. These are ethyl vinyl acetate, special foam, synthetic rubber, polyurethane, and neoprene is also used, there are also options from natural materials. But this is more the exception than the rule. Shoes made from natural raw materials will cost more, while they are far from always practical.

Almost all types of swimming shoes are made from this material. These are flip flops, slates, and sandals. The choice of model is a matter of your taste. But what you should pay attention to is how well the sole bends, how safe it is. Shoes should be non-slip, embossed soles are preferred.

This material is used for more than just swimming shoes. Since the material is water-resistant, it began to be used in the manufacture of footwear for walking in rainy weather. Such models are durable, they perfectly tolerate temperature extremes and moisture. For swimming, such characteristics of silicone shoes as elasticity and environmental friendliness are important.

Price and design are, of course, important, but the main thing to remember when choosing is safety. Evaluate the sole, its relief, the contact of the sole with the horizontal surface. Weigh the pair on your hand - it should be light, preferably unsinkable.

Bend your shoes. If it does not bend, then there is a high probability that the pair you like will begin to crack very quickly. Shoes should be easy and casual to put on and take off. Some manufacturers even use orthopedic insoles for such models, although in this case it does not really matter.

It's not bad if your steam for going to the pool will be blown, ventilated. If these are aqua shoes, then they should literally become your second skin, that is, they should fit your leg well and not fall off while walking and swimming.

As for flip flops and slates, now you can often find such shoes with a massage insole.

There are no special requirements for the rules of caring for shoes for the pool. Of course, it is advisable to dry it thoroughly after each use. After visiting the pool, you can treat it with antibacterial agents. Or at least rinse in soapy water and dry.

Pool shoes can be purchased from inexpensive online stores from Chinese manufacturers. But if you want to entrust your feet and safety to professionals, pay attention to well-known brands.

• Speedo Is an official manufacturer of swimming clothing and footwear. Shoes from this brand are not only comfortable, but also ergonomic. In addition, a special impregnation provides an antibacterial effect.
• Joss - specializes in swimming equipment. This Italian manufacturer makes an almost weightless shoe with drainage holes.
• Forio - the original models of this brand are very comfortable, lightweight and safe, as they have a non-slip sole.
• Sharm - very practical and comfortable, but rather expensive models.
• Fashy Pro Swim - they wash and dry quickly, the manufacturer claims that you will never rub corn on his models. They are also not afraid of hot sand.
• Adidas - this famous brand makes diving shoes. The Germans claim that their shoes perfectly support the foot and do not impede air circulation around the foot.
• Arena - among the models of this manufacturer there are many shoes with a massage effect.
• Nike - famous for its textured insole that respects the shape of the foot, and a foam sole that guarantees perfect cushioning.
• Reebok - also offers models with a massage effect, but there are also simpler models.

Updates appear in the catalogs of these and other manufacturers every year, and therefore you can be not only ready for sports victories in swimming shoes, but also fashionable.

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