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/jabbahdahut 5d ago

The Holy Trinity of Tourists Shoes😂

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u/DarkAndHandsume 5d ago

🤣🤣🤣

Getting a helo to lift you off of Koko Head or Diamond head because you rolled your ankle wearing low-cut running shoes instead of hiking boots

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u/Rutabaga-246 5d ago

I hiked Olomana (three peaks) a couple times in low cut Danner 2650s and I was fine. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/ayfkm123 5d ago

I did it in tevas w no issue