The term “shower shoes” encompasses several different types of shoes that can be worn while in the bathroom to prevent your feet from becoming infected by the fungi
that live on the floor. Any type of shoe that is safe to wear in the bathroom and won’t be damaged by water could be considered a shower shoe. Shower shoes could be anything from rubber, mesh, and nylon shoes to a pair of plastic flip-flips. There are some shower shoes, however, that are made specifically for the bathroom. These shoes usually have strong grips that are made for wet environments to prevent slipping, and they often are made so that they are easy to slip on before entering the bathroom.
Shower shoes are not necessarily fashionable because they are not intended to be worn outside of the bathroom so it’s likely that no one would ever see you wearing them, but there are sporty and girly shower shoes made for those that use community bathrooms in your dorm or gym. Shower shoes are usually sought after because of how it easy it is to put a pair on before entering the bathroom. It’s easier to make a habit out of putting them on before you go into the bathroom when you just slip them on.
If you want something more fashionable than a basic pair of rubber or plastic shoes, I would suggest looking at water shoes. There is not much of a difference between shower shoes and water shoes except for the fact that water shoes are made to be worn outdoors. Water shoes tend to be sportier looking because they are intended to be worn during outdoor water sports. So if you are concerned about your appearance, you can always wear a pair of water shoes while you’re in the bathroom. Fortunately, both will protect your feet from fungus infections in wet environments.
So if you are looking to protect your feet in moist and humid environments like the bathroom, you have the option of a pair of shower shoes or a pair of water shoes. Shower shoes will be the more inexpensive option and you will have an easier time slipping them on and off before getting in the bathroom, but water shoes will be more durable, fashionable, and protective. If convenience is what is more important to you in protective footwear, go with shower shoes, and if you want something you could wear even outside of the bathroom, go with water shoes.