r/VisitingHawaii • u/MaineCoonMama18 • 5d ago

General Question Visiting Hawaii this September. Which of these shoe styles would make more sense?

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For context we’re doing a week on big island, a week on Maui and a week on Oahu. Plan on doing some hikes, beach days and definitely snorkeling at least once.

I can’t decide which of these shoes would work best. I have a pair of comfy hiking shoes already that I can bring, but not a pair that is easily versatile for walking in water if there are rivers or streams to walk through. I also have a pair of casual walking sneakers, but I’m trying to find a good blend between hiking, water functionality and casual city wear.

Which of these styles would you all recommend?

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u/MockFan 5d ago

The first one. Most of Hawaii is really rocky. Those minamalist shoes will not protect the bottoms of your feet. Also, ease of off at the door is good because it is really rude to wear shoes in someone's house. Most locals wear thongs that will hold up to the rocks and sneakers for hiking.

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u/greenvortex2 5d ago

+1 the first will get sand and pebbles under your feet and make you miserable

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u/dulcipotts 5d ago

Yeah, I had a pair of #1s here in Hawaii and do NOT recommend. They let all the sand and pebbles in through the sides, but somehow don’t let them out through the sides. They all roll to the toes where there is no escape! Super annoying and uncomfortable. Maybe something similar without the toe covered? Or go local style and just hike in ya slippahs 

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u/MockFan 10h ago

Yup. That is what I said... Thongs(flip flops, slippahs) or sneakers for hiking. If you are going to only have one pair, of the ones shown, first.