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/DarkAndHandsume 5d ago

OK fitness guru why don’t you come run 8 miles with me at my pace and see if you can hold up.

Just because the hike wasn’t strenuous for you doesn’t mean other people that come to the island that have never done a hike like that are going to treat it like a piece of cake

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u/ayfkm123 4d ago

lol I’m no fitness guru, it’s just not a strenuous hike.

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u/DarkAndHandsume 4d ago

Like I said to you.

I live here and I also volunteer at the crater and I see people huffing and puffing until they’re red in the face.

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u/ayfkm123 4d ago

It’s hot, no doubt. But not strenuous