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Best Places To Buy Water Shoes In Detroit

So many fun summer activities involve both land and water, making it is essential to find the right pair of water shoes. Water shoes, also known as amphibian shoes, are made to be worn on land and water because they can handle getting wet and dry quickly, allowing you to walk and move comfortably. Most of these shoes are made with lightweight, breathable materials like mesh and neoprene for quick drying. These can be slip-ons or shoes with laces. Some are also structured with openings like a sandal or flip-flops and usually are made of a rubber-type material that can easily be worn in water. You have many styles to choose from to find your ideal water shoe, and you can find them all here in Metro Detroit.

Backcountry North

284 W. Maple Road
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 885-8750
www.backcountrynorth.com

Backcountry North is conveniently located in Birmingham and provides a large selection of stylish water shoes from top brands. You can find a shoe that fits your wardrobe and activity level. You can find water shoes for adults and children. The store sells popular brands like Merrell, Adidas and Keen. Backcountry North has gotten high ratings for customer service for helping customers find the right products, even special ordering items.

Dunham's Sports
23150 W. Outer Drive
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 278-2496
www.dunhamssports.com

Dunham's Sports was originally founded just north of Detroit in Waterford, MI as Dunham's Bait and Tackle. Now the sporting goods store has many locations across the U.S. The store offers a wide variety of water footwear. Brands include Under Armour, Gen X, Denali, Nike and Columbia. You can find all the popular styles of water shoes, such as slip-on neoprene types and waterproof sandals. Dunham's Sports has great deals, featuring lower prices on many popular brands than similar stores.

Sun And Snow Sports
388 S. Main St.
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 927-0007
www.sunandsnow.com

Sun and Snow Sports is a Michigan-based outdoor gear and sporting goods store with locations in Plymouth, Ann Arbor and Jackson. The Plymouth store provides a diverse selection of outdoor gear and recreational supplies, including some unique outdoor enthusiast gifts. You can find footwear for many outdoor activities, from walking to skiing. The store sells a stylish selection of water shoes for men and women at a mid-range price level.

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Joe's Army Navy Surplus
32302 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-2692
www.joesarmynavyonline.com

Joe's Army Navy Surplus is the place to go to find military style water shoes. The army supply store provides a large range of camping supplies and outdoor activities gear, including water activities. Active waterproof footwear is essential to many summer activities. You can find military grade waterproof footwear for your extreme water sports, as well as casual footwear for camping or the beach. The footwear is known to be sturdy and comfortable.

MC Sports
8101 Movie Drive
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 227-4819
www.mcsports.com

Founded in Grand Rapids, MC Sports has a number of stores in Metropolitan Detroit. MC Sports has a selection of water shoes in fashionable designs. The store sells popular brands like Nike and Under Armour for amphibian shoes. MC Sports is known for having affordable prices for top brands of footwear. This is the place to go to find some of the recent fashion trends in waterproof shoes.

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Adrienne Warber is a Freelance Writer with more than 15 years of professional writing experience. After earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Michigan, Adrienne worked in marketing, where she specialized in communications writing. She is now a full-time freelance writer and writes on many topics, ranging from arts and events to crafts and health. Her work has appeared both in print and online. Her work can be found at Examiner.com and adriennewarber.com.
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