Shower slippers are the most common form of shower shoes that all you need to do is slip on your feet before you walk into your bathroom. These are the most
convenient form of shower shoes, as you won’t have any difficult putting them on and don’t have to deal with laces. Shower slippers are semi-closed and do not protect the top of your feet as there is only a strap that goes over the top. What they do, most importantly, is prevent the bottom of your feet from coming in contact with potential fungi on your bathroom floor.
Flip-flops are one of the most common types of slippers and are named “flip-flops” because that’s they sound they make as you walk with them. If you are looking for a pair of shower slippers, I would recommend flip-flops as they are usually inexpensive and protect your feet from contracting athlete’s foot or toenail fungus. Go with a pair of plastic flip-flops because they are more water-resistant than leather flip-flops.
Mesh shower slippers are also a popular type of shower shoes. Unlike plastic flip-flops, these are specifically designed to be worn in the bathroom and shower along with other activities where you feet might touch water like camping or the beach. They usually have solid plastic bottoms and a stretchable nylon mesh top. They are also machine washable which keeps them free from fungus. Also, some might prefer mesh shower slippers to plastic flip-flops as mesh tends to be more comfortable. Another way they might be preferable to flip-flops is that the soles are designed to have a strong grip in wet conditions.
Regardless of whether or not you use plastic flip-flop or mesh shower slippers, you should know when you should wear them. Anytime your feet are going to come into contact with moist or humid conditions especially in foreign environments while traveling and staying in a hotel, or camping, you should wear shower slippers. Of course, if you struggle with athlete’s foot and toenail fungus, it is always advisable to see your doctor as he/she will offer the best advice on how to keep your feet safe from fungal infections. The price of shower slippers depends on what you are looking for. A cheap plastic pair of flip-flops could be a few dollars; a nice mesh pair of shower slippers could run up to fifty dollars. Try finding them online, or at your local department store.