Do reef shoes stop stonefish?


Do reef shoes stop stonefish? If they are very flexible and very light-weight these are fine for walking along the sand or over rocks, but probably wouldn't give protection from a stone fish spine penetrating the sole.


Do wet shoes prevent stone fish?

Prevention. The best ways to prevent contact with a stone fish are to wear water shoes and shuffle your feet when wading in shallow waters. Water shoes may provide a barrier to the dorsal spines or reduce the depth of a puncture.


Can stonefish pierce through shoes?

Stonefish spines are incredibly sharp and strong and can easily pierce through the boot of a wetsuit or water shoe.