'Clearwater CNX' Sandal (Men)

These are the sandals you can walk on trails and right through water in. Upon opening the box I was immediately impressed with how well they are constructed. I was also pleased how lightweight they are. The insoles are contoured for a very precise fit, I have plantar fasciitis and was worried if they'd be comfortable enough to wear without my special insole or lift. They are. In fact when I put them on (just to confirm that they fit right) I found them so comfortable I wound up wearing them the whole day. Ordering was smooth. Delivery was free and fast. This was my first time ordering anything from Nordstrom. I have to say it was a great experience.

These are a great water shoe if you are looking for a minimalistic-style upgrade from an open-toed strap sandal. They fit closely to your foot with no slop, without feeling tight or being difficult to put on. I forget I am wearing them in the water and they drain super quickly coming out of the water onto dry land. The only improvement I would make is that I wish they dried faster. I am on my second pair and am writing this review because I would be very sad if they ever discontinued this line!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the third pair of these sandals in 6-7 years. The pair I just replaced were US size 12, and although the first 6-8 months of wearing them in the tropics caused 3rd toe on left foot to bleed, that toe eventually wore a patch out of the cloth lining and they've been perfect. When I bought the present pair I choose US size 13. Frankly, because the whole shoe is larger, I don't feel as well supported. I do pull on the elastic laces two-, and one-crossing down from the top, and finally cinch up the laces with the cord lock. Even then the 13 shoes don't feel like I'm wearing "gloves on my feet" the way the 12s did. I'm sure I'd be satisfied with 12 1/2.