FITKICKS Active Men’s Foldable Water Shoes

At first I wasn’t really sold on them. But I wanted them for one reason, and that was for travel. I wanted to have shoes I could wear as a type of slippers in inside settings. Really I got them for their compactness.

They are compact which make them perfect for travel. They are not very good when it comes to arch support, but I don’t think that was their intended design. I like them because the sole is durable enough that I can wear them in a hotel, someone’s house, etc. in comfort without worrying about getting mud or stuff in other peoples houses.

I don’t know much about their efficacy when it comes to outside use. My guess is they would not last long in that setting. But for the price, I could see people easily getting another pair with ease.

The sizes can be a bit finicky, but over all there sizes are pretty good. They fit.

Overall, they are not the prettiest thing in the world, but they are great for travel and comfort.

Este calzado lo conocí en un viaje a Japón. Ahí compré mi primer par. Con el uso se me acabaron y por suerte los encontré aquí. Me llegaron muy rápido y son una maravilla. Todo mundo te dirá son de alberca, pero son más suaves, son cómodos y ligeros. Muy buena opción para cuando viajas en carretera o en avión.

Great shoe for travels and slamming around the house

To start I love these fit kicks!
Pros: lightweight, super comfortable, minimalist and stylish, and they make great water socks for the beach
Cons: sizing is way off! I needed to go a full size down from the Amazon and fit kick sizing chart, there is only one stitch keeping the soul to the shoe so I had to turn them inside out and add another stitch to make sure they don’t come apart.

After reading a bunch of reviews wondering which size I should choose I checked the fitkicks website but it was no help because it just displays the same size chart as Amazon, I did a google image search I found a sizing chart for FirKicks that I could NOT find on their website but the google image linked to their website (really weird), that displays the actual length in inches of all the kickfit sizes, that was much more helpful!

I measured my feet at 10.4 inches without socks which is a men’s US size 9.5 (based off the sizing chart I included) and so I bought a SMALL size fitkick and NOT a medium like the Amazon chart suggests, and they fit PERFECTLY! They’re not too tight, and not too loose, but there is a tiny bit of room in the toe region so my feet do not feel crammed in there at all. And I measured the shoe itself and the small is indeed exactly 10.5 inches from heal to toe (in the picture it looks shorter but that’s just the fish eye effect of my camera). And if you plan to wear these with socks measure your feet with socks on.
So the small men’s FitKicks are truly size 8.5-9.5, and the Mediums are size 10-11 and so on.

I have not worn these shoes long however I can say they are comfortable.
The insole is thicker than expected which some may find attractive. I was going for a more barefoot feel, however it is not like walking on a block, just noticeable. The fabric upper is indeed snug and fits closely to the foot. I don’t understand the purpose of the strap but its placement is not uncomfortable for my foot. The toe guard makes the front of the shoe feel a little stiffer but again, not uncomfortable. This will probably loosen with time.
Due to the upper being made entirely of fabric, folding and packing the shoe is incredibly easy. I can slide these into the seat pocket of my car and they will not be seen. The fabric is thin so I don’t recommend wearing them in cold weather without socks. I would also not recommend wearing them in extremely cold weather, even with socks.
From and aesthetic standpoint I would have preferred the mouth opening to have a more subdued colour. Perhaps this can be an option in the future.

UPDATE: June 24, 2017, Death of the shoes
I have worn these shoes almost daily since my last review and this has probably contributed to their demise. I would agree that the description of the item as an “indoor to outdoor” shoe for running errands is correct. While the shoes held up perfectly well for light walking and daily use they have not lasted very long. The right shoe was the first to go when insole separated completely. Oddly enough I found the shoe to be more comfortable without the insole. Unfortunately, this led to an awkward gait as I could tell the difference while walking in the two shoes. You wouldn’t think it would be that noticeable but it can be once you become acquainted with a particular feel. I continued to use the shoes with the separated insole and it wasn’t terribly uncomfortable. My hope was that the left insole would separate and I would continue to use the shoes that way since the upper fabric was still intact.
The death blow was dealt during a hike. At some point during the hike the toe of the left shoe separated from the sole at the seam. The right toe began separating shortly thereafter. This could have been due to the force placed on the front of the shoe (my foot slipped forward on a downhill hike) or the force combined with daily use. While I briefly entertained gluing the toes back together I figured it wasn’t worth the hassle given the cost of the shoes.
On another note I would also not recommend these shoes for situations that require your foot or ankle to change orientation quickly. I found that the shoes tend to slip and roll around my foot. This happened whether or not I was wearing socks. Also, the outer sole has virtually no grip and slides readily across smooth or wet surfaces. Carpeted or evenly rough surfaces are fine. Uneven and smooth surfaces can be trickier to walk on.
In short, these shoes are great for flat, rough terrain (carpets, sidewalks, flat outdoor trails). However I would not recommend them for rough or aggressive outdoor use. Depending on your usage level you may not get much life out of them. Again, given the price, I have no major complaints. At the very least, you can try them out and see if they work for your lifestyle without feeling like a fool for dropping a good sum of money on shoes you will hardly use and can’t pass off to someone else.

PS: If someone can tell me how to remove the insole without damaging the shoe I’d love to hear it, thanks.

I’m barefoot in the spring and summer months. So purchased these to get into places that demand shoes. They fit true to size and easily fit into either a coat or cargo pants / shorts pocket. They are much better than flip flops and will stay on your feet. The insole is good if your feet get cold and you need some insulation between you and the ground.