Would these hold up to sand and water exposure? I run 6-8 miles on the beach every Saturday in boots.
78265
Yeah I would think so. There's non of that gel crap in them that would breakdown. Like I had said earlier these are the best inserts I've ever purchased. I would definitely suggest wearing socks to prolong durability tho
78266
I only use mine for playing basketball indoors, so I have no idea if they will hold up under the conditions you plan to subject them to. I find them to be great for indoor use.
78267
I've played a few rainy soccer games with these, and they hold up fine. I'm not sure about salt water though.
456454
Not really sure.I would think that sand would get in them and be uncomfortable but they do sloe pretty tight. They hold water i know that and your feet do get a little water logged i assume the same with sand minus the water log.
236580
I would not think they would hold up for running. I only used them for walking and snowblowing the drive. They broke after one season. Worked really well-but I will not pay that much for such a short span of time again.
855920
I wore them wading briefly at the beach but I'm not sure how well they'd hold up if they got soaked in a pool.
541176
Yup. They will hold up just fine. I've drop mine a few times while out in the brush. No problems at all.
350460
I've never walked in surf with these boots (assuming that you mean with bare legs), but based on experience with similar neoprene water shoes (assuming again that you"d be in water over the boot top), I wouldn't bet that it would keep out anything smaller than a pea. In calm water maybe, but not in surging ocean surf. In my opinion, you'd be safe only if the boot tops were covered by a long legged wet suit.
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I wear mine outside all the time, usually on short trips like to the mailbox. I've worn them in rain and snow, but I've always avoided puddles and slush. Dry snow and light rain were never a problem. I never really gave them a torture test, but they are water-resistant in any case. I doubt that they are water-proof.
2006394
These booties are extremely durable. I've had repair people come over and wear them over their work boots with heavy tread and it did not break the material in the booties. However, they do run a bit short. One repairman could not wear the booties over his size 10 work boot as it was a tad too small (would not wrap over the heel). I have worn the booties outside when it was raining and the booties appeared water proof. I would classify these booties as being water resistant because I have yet to submerge these booties in water to say they are completely water proof.
2083239
I just use mine for off-roading/camping and they seem to hold up very well, I would definitely recommend them. I haven't left them in the sun so I'm not sure if they fade.
257926
I've had them about a month. Like the comments below, they are not heavy duty, but they are made pretty well. I use them when I ride 4 wheelers on the weekend. We ride in the woods and mud. I've been knee deep in mud and they haven't leaked yet. Sticks and briars hit them all the time and they haven't picked or torn yet. The best way I can describe the fabric above the boot is a silky nylon, medium thickness. I don't worry about abusing them with what I use them for, but you might with beaver dam busting.
434645
Although I put them on when I was already in the water, I don't think they are waterproof in the sense you inquire about. (They're now in storage, so I can't try them out for you -- sorry.)
2018508
I think they'd work well, it just depends on if you'd want that look. By the way, I just did a 5K mud run on this past Saturday and I didn't lose my shoes once.
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I haven't tried them for trail running. I fish a lot from shore and tried them on slippery rocks, they worked fine but didn't hold the abuse. the chain broke away from the rubber holes. I don't recommend them if you're going to put them under a lot of stress. they might work just fine to walk from house to car or from parking lot to store.
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Honestly I mean I guess it would depend what you were doing in them. I run in them and love them and they have awesome sound. Now would I use them during my martial arts and stuff? Not likely but if you wanna run I don't think I have ever had a pair of s11's fall off so I would recommend and I'm not running usually on just flat ground it could be any terrain so I hope that helps ya out.
709147
I used them over waders to duck hunt slippery rocks on Long Island sound, they did not stay on very well and ripped shortly after purchase. I would say for walking around on icy stuff in boots or shoes maybe, anything more demanding no.
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My husband and I wear ours daily in our pool. If we "should" I can't answer. However, I will say they do fine with our water exposure.
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Hmm-m-m-m. . . I love thinking outside the box! Yes, I THINK these would work for that. They're stretchy, would cling to your feet, and offer a measure of protection from debris in the sand and heat. I don't know if they would keep the sand completely out though. Don't know what to say about size, except that I take between an 8 1/2 and 9, got a large, and it was a bit big (but no problem for swimming with fins).