I also bought these shoes for kayaking and since it's my first pair of water shoes I did not know what to expect. To my surprise the shoes are very comfortable so I can take them on a light hike and they look great on the foot too! They have a plastic sole with small holes in it to let the water out, but it's not at all bothersome as it actually feels rather nice on the bare foot. With a sock, it's like you have snickers on. The shoes run a bit large though, so order half a size smaller. I am a 9 for elegant shoes and a 9.5 for hiking shoes/boots, and I had to return my size 9 pair to exchange it for an 8.5 size. I will definitely use these North Face Padda as my secondary pair of hiking shoes, and maybe even wear them once or twice in the city as they really look cool.

Love these shoes! Just took them through some
real challenges ~ came through with comfort and style! Great Value!

LOVED these shoes. Comfortable and stylish. Can wear with socks or without. I did find they run even bigger than billed. From past reviews, I ordered 1/2 size down but had to return them because that was still too big. One whole size down from my usual size is the perfect fit.

Just wore them white water rafting and they performed very well. Water slipped right out the mesh, no pebbles got in until the very end when I was literally standing in the marshy bottom of the river. They remained damp for a few hours but certainly not soaked. These shoes did much better than Chaco or Keen's that everyone else was wearing. And I can easily wash them off and they'll be good as new for my next outing.

I got these for kayaking / rafting and they are very comfortable. I have another brand of water shoes that are not totally closed in and pebbles are always getting stuck in my shoes. I like that these are totally closed in yet still let water out the sides and bottom. Althought I haven't worn them in the water yet I walked around in them for about a half a day and they were very comfortable. These do run a bit big but that was perfect for me since I am a size 10 1/2 which is very difficult to find. I ordered a size 10 and they fit perfectly.

These shoes are absolutely amazing and I would recommend them to anyone that does a fair amount of kayaking or canoeing. I have not done a long hike in these shoes but the water drains real well and cannot see why they would not work out for that reason. The fine webbing on the shoes keep most little rock out of the shoes. Usually what is left in mine when I get done with one of my adventures is a little sand in the bottom. They do a pretty good job keeping your feet cool and keeping you stable when trying to portage out of a river with slippery rocks around. you do not need to wear socks with these shoes, and i have noticed over time that they have not gotten stinky because of it. :) They seem true to size and very durable. Happy shopping!

Pretty and comfy. I haven't used it in water but the material seems very conducive to drainage. I agree w/ everyone else about going down half a size. I usually wear 9 in sneakers and 8.5 in sandals. 8.5 for this shoe was perfect.

Simply the best! Fully reccommend. Run a little big so order a half size smaller than usual. Of course serviceability is of the highest quality, but beyond that they look good enough to wear out and about as opposed to just on the trail. They've found a true believer in me