water shoes

lucie · 11-24-2011

So, we're going to be staying at Sandos Playacar, and the question for all you experienced travellers is--do you think we need water shoes? I'm trying to decide what to take as far as shoes go, and so far I'm thinking sandals to wear around the resort, and then barefoot on the beach and in the water... do you think water shoes would be useful? I'm having hard time finding cheap ones (not the right season)...
What do you wear around the pool and on the beach?
Thanks!

Babaloo · 11-24-2011

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Originally Posted by lucie

So, we're going to be staying at Sandos Playacar, and the question for all you experienced travellers is--do you think we need water shoes? I'm trying to decide what to take as far as shoes go, and so far I'm thinking sandals to wear around the resort, and then barefoot on the beach and in the water... do you think water shoes would be useful? I'm having hard time finding cheap ones (not the right season)...
What do you wear around the pool and on the beach?
Thanks!

Bare feet around the pool and on the beach.
No need for water shoes.

Rissask · 11-25-2011

Sandos Caracol- yes

(lots of rocks)
Sandos Playacar- no

lucie · 11-25-2011

Thanks! That's the answer I was hoping for.

Tim25 · 11-27-2011

For years I went barefoot in the ocean and loved it... right until I stepped on an unfortunate stingray (who let me know about it). Not that I blame the stingray, I'd be pissed too if some guy my size stood on me! Now I wear the swim shoes just for the piece of mind.

TIM

Halitosis · 12-05-2011

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

Bare feet around the pool and on the beach.
No need for water shoes.

That's true if your're north of the pier. I'm not so sure about Playacar.

I have always been in the Mamitas area and farther north. No problems that would require water shoes.

Babaloo · 12-05-2011

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Originally Posted by Halitosis

That's true if your're north of the pier. I'm not so sure about Playacar.

I have always been in the Mamitas area and farther north. No problems that would require water shoes.

I was speaking of Playacar since that's what she asked.

As well as what you say about points north.
Although, last night, I did see some disturbing photos of the beach - four to five foot drops.

Vakme · 12-05-2011

drops of WHAT?

fun-n-sun · 12-05-2011

4 to 5 foot sand cliffs from end of beach down to the ocean.

mlj · 12-08-2011

We all took water shoes in July and never put them on. The beach was
great and never needed them.

cb1 · 12-08-2011

One of our group stepped on a sting ray right in front of Playa Palms last year. None of us saw it, the doctor diagnosed the injury. It brought a grown man to his knees, and took the edge off the rest of the week. I have enjoyed that beach for years and never considered that as a possibilty. This year I am bringing water shoes.

cb1 · 12-08-2011

PS The Playa Palms staff said this happens about three times a year and were very helpful.They knew what to do and called the Doctor.

**james** · 12-08-2011

I don't think a nylon water shoe will stop a stingray barb. they are incredibly sharp. I've only known it to happen once to one friend in all my years in Playa.

Auntjan · 12-09-2011

We always bring them, can't remember if we bought them at home, or down there. Uncle B has sensitive feet (annoying!) if there are even pebbles on the beach. If you travel around you may come across rocky areas in the water, they can be mossy and slippery. Or occaisionally get a piece of sand in the area between the toe of flip-flops, causing a blister and great pain (not like a sting ray!)
They don't take up much room. Wear sandals around the pool!

11-24-2011	#1 (permalink)
lucie sandflea Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	water shoes So, we're going to be staying at Sandos Playacar, and the question for all you experienced travellers is--do you think we need water shoes? I'm trying to decide what to take as far as shoes go, and so far I'm thinking sandals to wear around the resort, and then barefoot on the beach and in the water... do you think water shoes would be useful? I'm having hard time finding cheap ones (not the right season)... What do you wear around the pool and on the beach? Thanks!

12-08-2011	#13 (permalink)
james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Sweden Posts: 12,276	I don't think a nylon water shoe will stop a stingray barb. they are incredibly sharp. I've only known it to happen once to one friend in all my years in Playa. __________________ Get your own signature countdown image!

11-25-2011	#3 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,560	Sandos Caracol- yes (lots of rocks) Sandos Playacar- no

11-25-2011	#4 (permalink)
lucie sandflea Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7	Thanks! That's the answer I was hoping for.

11-27-2011	#5 (permalink)
Tim25 very sparkly Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Left coast, Canada Posts: 38	For years I went barefoot in the ocean and loved it... right until I stepped on an unfortunate stingray (who let me know about it). Not that I blame the stingray, I'd be pissed too if some guy my size stood on me! Now I wear the swim shoes just for the piece of mind. TIM

12-05-2011	#8 (permalink)
Vakme lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 18	drops of WHAT?

12-05-2011	#9 (permalink)
fun-n-sun into ruins Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waconia, Minnesota Posts: 79	4 to 5 foot sand cliffs from end of beach down to the ocean.

12-08-2011	#10 (permalink)
mlj lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 12	We all took water shoes in July and never put them on. The beach was great and never needed them.

12-08-2011	#11 (permalink)
cb1 beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montpelier,Vermont Posts: 279	One of our group stepped on a sting ray right in front of Playa Palms last year. None of us saw it, the doctor diagnosed the injury. It brought a grown man to his knees, and took the edge off the rest of the week. I have enjoyed that beach for years and never considered that as a possibilty. This year I am bringing water shoes.

12-08-2011	#12 (permalink)
cb1 beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montpelier,Vermont Posts: 279	PS The Playa Palms staff said this happens about three times a year and were very helpful.They knew what to do and called the Doctor.

12-09-2011	#14 (permalink)
Auntjan ruined Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 81	We always bring them, can't remember if we bought them at home, or down there. Uncle B has sensitive feet (annoying!) if there are even pebbles on the beach. If you travel around you may come across rocky areas in the water, they can be mossy and slippery. Or occaisionally get a piece of sand in the area between the toe of flip-flops, causing a blister and great pain (not like a sting ray!) They don't take up much room. Wear sandals around the pool!

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