what about bare toes? I love my Zhik Ninja boots and they protect my feet where I usually wear the tops of my feet and ankles badly. I would normally sail barefoot but I usually get abrasion on my ankles from knealing on the trampoline / non-skid and I don't like stepping on shells and rocks barefoot when hitting the beach.
http://www.zhik.com/ProductDetails.aspx?category=1&element=62&PKID=3411&CategoryID=255I also have a full boot-style Zhik that works well although I don't like how all of those types of boots collect and retain water. I've also had all sorts of shoe-type Sperry's and the like and have a new pair of Sperry shoes that I like. However, durability with the tennis shoe styles doesn't seem that good - I go through about two of those in a season rubbing through the tops from the non-skid or the trampoline.
