Winter bathing shoes

Winter bathing has never been as popular as it is right now, and with all the coastline available, it's time to take advantage of it. With the right winter bathing shoes, you can be fully prepared to take the plunge into cold waters. Especially in terms of your safety - and to avoid accidents - it's a good idea to use a pair of winter bathing shoes.

Safety First

It varies whether people prefer winter bathing with or without clothes on, but using a pair of winter bathing shoes cannot be recommended enough. There are many different reasons for this, both when it comes to comfort and safety.

Avoid Slippery Surfaces

Many places have ladders on bathing piers for entering the water. Since winter bathing takes place in the cold months, both ladders and bathing piers can be covered with ice and therefore be very slippery. So, to avoid accidents, it's a good idea to wear a pair of winter bathing shoes.

The same applies to those who enter the water from the beach. Here, you may be unlucky to step on slippery stones - or even worse - step on sharp objects with your feet. Both of these situations can be dangerous, especially when you are in cold water, where your body is more susceptible to shock.

Although taking a refreshing dip in the icy sea can be invigorating, it's not without its risks. Therefore, you should follow these recommendations:

• Never go winter bathing alone.
• Only winter bathe in places where you can touch the bottom.
• Have a towel, a bathrobe, or a poncho ready as soon as you get out of the water.
• Avoid getting your head underwater as much as possible.

The Best Winter Bathing Shoes

One thing is, of course, the safety in a pair of shoes. Another thing is comfort. Since your feet are the ones spending the most time in the water, they are the most likely to get chilled. Some even experience discomfort in their feet both while in the water and when they come out.

This issue can be alleviated with a pair of neoprene winter bathing shoes. They help to retain heat and make everything safer, preventing you from slipping on, for example, the bathing pier.

Therefore, we also have a wide selection of winter bathing shoes so you can find the ones that suit you best. The most important thing is to find a pair that you feel comfortable in and that meets your specific needs.

The same can be experienced with hands, as they are also very exposed in cold water. Here, we would recommend getting a pair of neoprene gloves for winter swimming. This way, you also avoid having sore hands, which can make it difficult to climb up the ladder to the bathing pier.

Choosing the Right Winter Bathing Shoes

There is a wide range of different winter bathing shoes, but they all have their own advantages and fulfill different needs. When winter bathing with shoes, it's important to have shoes that fit snugly but still provide the mobility you need in cold water.

As a general rule, you should choose a pair of shoes that are 1-2 sizes smaller than your regular shoe size. This is because they should fit snugly to be both more secure and comfortable to wear. It also prevents too much water from flowing through them.

The idea is that the shoes should keep your feet warmer than the surrounding water, which becomes difficult if a lot of cold water flows through them. This happens if the shoes are too loose.

In addition, it's also important that the shoes fit snugly for safety reasons. If they are not tightly fitting, there is a greater risk of slipping on the steps, the bathing pier, or on slippery stones.

Furthermore, it's important that they have a non-slip sole, preferably a thick one, to provide better stability. Since you don't stay in the water for very long at a time, it's not as important whether you can swim long distances with them.

Extend the Life of Your Winter Bathing Shoes with Proper Care

When bathing in saltwater, it's important to rinse your winter bathing shoes thoroughly in freshwater. This is because the high salt levels slowly weaken the materials and make the seams less robust. Therefore, you risk the shoe eventually "falling apart," developing cracks, or having the sole come off the cover.

After rinsing them, you should hang them up to dry, preferably not in the sun, as it has the same effect as saltwater. It's also important not to wring them dry, as it causes unnecessary wear on the shoes. It's better to let them air dry on their own, preferably outdoors in the shade.

Buy Your Winter Bathing Shoes at Watery.ie

Get ready for your next winter bathing adventure here with us. We have everything you need, and of course, only brands of the highest quality. For us, wearing shoes when winter swimming is natural because it makes it safer, but also provides more comfort when you are in cold water.

If you shop with us, you will also enjoy several benefits:

• Free shipping on orders over €79.
• Same-day delivery on all weekdays.
• Customer support on all weekdays from 08 AM to 10 PM.
• 100% price match guarantee, so you can get the best at the best price.

If you need advice and guidance, we are always ready to answer all your questions. So you can confidently get properly dressed to take the plunge into the cold water.