The Vifuur Water Sports Shoes Quick Dry Aqua Socks is one of the best rated water shoes for swimming both in the pool and the ocean. These aqua socks are super lightweight and are made from breathable, soft and smooth fabrics with fine stretch on the uppers so they give the most comfortable and perfect fit, aside from being easy to wear and take off. A smooth neck design prevents chafing and the top quality rubber outsole prevents any slips as well as protect your child's feet from being hurt by sharp objects. 

Available in various sizes to fit both toddlers and adults, there are many colours and designs to choose from. If not for the beach and swimming pool, the Vifuur Aqua Socks is also one of the best shoes for water aerobics for the adults. 

The Giotto Kids Swim Water Shoes is perfect for the beach, pool, playground, swimming and even running with its quick drying and anti-slipping features. One of the lightest aqua socks, it gives a barefoot feeling for your kid's maximum comfort be it in or by the water. 

The fabruc used is elastic enough for a close, supportive fit and it is one of the best water shoes for kids in our opinion because it dries in no time, therefore there will be no sogginess and smell that builds up. Available in a wide range of designs, you will definitely be able to find the best style that you like for your little one. 

The SUIEK Baby Boys Girls Infant Water Shoes is the best water shoes for young infants. Even if s/he may not be able to walk or swim properly yet, these socks protect them from the hot sand when they go to the beach with you.

Going as small as 4.9 inches, the SUIEK is perfect for their small feet at the beach and in water. The waterproof neoprene material keep their feet warm in water, not to mention they stay on great in water. Even if they do come off, these water shoes float so you can retrieve them easily. Soft and comfortable and weighing about 0.07 pounds, it won't create and burden or bulk on the little feet. Parents even use them for new walkers and backyard playing around because they are just so comfortable!

For something more heavy duty around the beach and water, we recommend the i play. Baby Toddler Water Shoes. Different from water socks, this one here is a water shoe with a thicker and solid rubber sole to protect your child's feet from sharp rocks and edges. The non-slip material provides traction when walking on slippery surfaces and parents especially love the flexible material and pull-loop that gives an easy on and off.  

Available in 5 different colours, the i play. Baby Toddler Water Shoes has a breathable mesh on the shoes upper that keeps your child's feet dry and airy at all times. No worries about athletes foot developing there!

You can probably tell why the Native Jefferson Slip-On Sneaker is one of the bestselling water shoes for hiking and kayaking of all times based on the picture alone. With a thick grippy rubber sole to provide traction, the Jefferson has a waterproof slip-on sneaker design that features perforations on the upper for maximum ventilation to promise falter-free fun. Made fully in the USA with a lightweight, injection-molded EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) that molds to the feet, it is very lightweight, washable, shock absorbent and odor-resistant. It also has rubber rand and toe to give extra protection. 

One thing to note with the Native Jefferson is that they only do whole sizes only, so if your little one is between size, we recommend sizing down because these water shoes tend to run on the larger side. 

Coming from a brand with more than 85 years of experience in making children footwear, you know you can trust the Stride Rite Made 2 Play Phibian Sneaker Sandal Water Shoe. As you can probably tell from its name already, this is a crossover between a shoe and a sandal. Shaped like a classic sneaker with secure hook and loop closure, it also has ventilated perforations all around for maximum breathability and its shaft measures approximately low-top from the arch. 

Also made in the USA, it has a synthetic sole and rubber pods on the outsole for non-slip grip. The thread sole will grip onto any surfaces from pool deck to playground to hike trails. It also uses EVA for its upper which makes the Phibian super quick to dry. When things get messy, just toss it into the washer, otherwise, hose them down with your garden hose before children enter the house. Psst, this is also one of the most popular toddler boy water shoes that your boys will most likely not want to take off!