Get neoprene water shoes with thin rubber soles.

Yes. They grip wet rocks better than Crocs or flip-flops, and the thin sole lets you feel the surface for better stability. Dry sand shakes right out of the mesh or neoprene, so you’re not walking in a shoe full of grit.

Standard sneakers hold sand like a bucket. Sandals let sand rub against your foot and don’t grip wet surfaces. Those chunky “aqua sock” knockoffs with thick tread? Useless on dry sand—the tread packs solid, then you’re slipping.

Look for something like Vibram FiveFingers or a streamlined neoprene bootie with a sticky rubber outsole. You want close fit, no laces that catch sand, and holes or mesh that drain fast. Your feet will get wet, but they’ll dry quick.

Just don’t buy the $15 store brand with a foam sole. That’s a slip hazard on wet rocks.