We Tested the 9 Best Shoes for Beach Walking, Tidepooling, and More

Let’s explore tested shoes together with tips to make it crystal clear.

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A close up of a person wearing the KEEN Men’s H2 Water Sandals on a beach

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New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

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A person stands in concrete wearing the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

PHOTO: Verywell Fit / Stacey Wegner

A person wears the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes while standing in pebbles

A person walks on concrete while wearing the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

A front view of the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

A side view of the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

A person wears the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes while standing on pebbles

A person stands in concrete wearing the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

A person wears the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes while standing in pebbles

A person walks on concrete while wearing the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

A front view of the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

A side view of the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes

A person wears the New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX Running Shoes while standing on pebbles

Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX

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A person ties the laces on the Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoes

PHOTO: Verywell Fit / Jacob Fox

A person stands outside wearing the Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoes

A person wears the Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoes while walking through the grass

A pair of Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoes on a carpet

A side view of the Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoe

A person ties the laces on the Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoes

A person stands outside wearing the Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoes

A person wears the Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoes while walking through the grass

A pair of Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoes on a carpet

A side view of the Asics Men’s Gel-Pulse 15 GTX Running Shoe

Teva Women’s Tirra Sandals

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Person wearing Teva Women’s Tirra Sandals on a tile floor

The Teva Tirra Sandals feel well-made, offer good arch support, and have foam midsoles that easily conform to the feet.PHOTO: Verywell Fit / Katie Tuttle

Teva Women’s Tirra Sandals sitting on tile floor

Person wearing Teva Women’s Tirra Sandals on a tile floor

Teva Women’s Tirra Sandals sitting on tile floor

Hoka Hopara All-terrain Shoe

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Hoka Hapara Terrain Shoe

Verywell Fit/Rachel Marek

Ecco Sport Yucatan Sandal

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Ecco Women’s Yucatan Sport Sandal

Verywell Fit/Tatiana Kennedy

Merrell Bravada Backstrap Sandal

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Closeup of instep straps on Merrell Bravada Backstrap Sandals

The Merrell Bravada Backstrap Sandal provides great arch support and has a grippy sole that can handle uneven terrain with ease.PHOTO: Verywell Fit / Dera Burreson

Person putting on Merrell Bravada Backstrap Sandals