are water shoes necessary?

[LemurCat]

I generally don't wear them as I tend to go barefoot whenever I can year-round anyway (yes, even in the winter ... no I'm not a hippie). If I do need something like that, I have Teva sandals and dive socks. I much prefer the Teva sandals to water shoes as they have actual arch support.

[waiting4acruise]

We are planning on spending the day at Paradise Beach in Cozumel, would you recommend them there? If there is a rocky/coral bottom then I would like to be prepared, but if it's a sandy bottom I would prefer to be shoeless. :)

I would have water shoes at Paradise Beach. Some places are rocky.

[Kap Jack]

I would have water shoes at Paradise Beach. Some places are rocky.

 

 

Thanks Waiting4acruise!

[bugsy777]

I also wanted to know whether I had to purchase water shoes for my Dolphin Swim in Chankanaab Cozumel, I contacted them by e mail and their answer was that you are not allowed to wear themwhen interacting with the dolphins. The beaches are another story....

[gonzo1124]

That is a nice beach. Order some nachos and Sol beer while there, they are great!