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Swimmers, tell me about your non slip footwear for poolside

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BlackGrape · 25/02/2026 19:11

I'm looking for recommendations of good non slip footwear for the poolside at my local leisure centre. I recently slipped on wet tiles in a pair of flippingflops so I need something more grippy. Are Crocs any good? I've also been looking at Arena Hydrosoft. At my leisure centre, pool shoes are mandatory from outside changing room doors to poolside so they have to go though a bath of disinfectant too. Thanks in advance.

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WobblyLondoner · 25/02/2026 23:12

Crocs crocs crocs! They are perfect, great in the shower too - quick dry and you’re ready to go.

PearlsTeapot · 25/02/2026 23:38

crocs are literally perfect for this. Get a cute pair!

BlackGrape · 26/02/2026 17:28

Oh thanks! Are Crocs true to size?

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DiscountVouchers16 · 26/02/2026 19:13

Water shoes

Made of neoprene

damntheyaremymonkeys · 26/02/2026 20:35

Slipfree swim shoes, don't even need to take them off in the pool!

VWT7 · 26/02/2026 20:44

Yes to Crocs - all the way.
Totally stable, supportive, non-slip
(I found an e-bay seller who has a decent selection at about half normal price).
I tend to order slightly larger sizes.
Also been known to boil them in a saucepan if I need to shrink them.

Swimmers, tell me about your non slip footwear for poolside
enjoyinglifenowretired · 26/02/2026 20:52

Cheap pair of primark flip flops. They do the job perfectly.

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