Flip flops or sandals are island-casual. You'll see all the locals wearing these around town, on the beach, and out to dinner. They're easy to slip on and off, and most importantly, they let all that Hawaiian beach sand just slide right out.
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Yes you will need water shoes for the beach in front of the Shore.
It's no fun gashing your foot on a sharp coral reef while body surfing or playing in the waves in the mighty Pacific Ocean. That's why water shoes in Hawaii are so useful. These anti-slip water shoes will keep you safe! Plus, they breathe well and dry quickly.
While it is very common on the Hawaiian Islands to go barefoot or wear flip-flops (locals call them slippers), you should never spend the day at the Polynesian Cultural Center or any of the many outdoor activities across our island without the proper footwear. Make sure you wear some good walking shoes or sneakers!
Many people prefer to walk barefoot on the beach, but if you're going to be out for a while, shoes should be worn. And we don't mean flip-flops! Wearing flimsy sandals or no shoes at all can increase your risk of injury since the feet and ankles aren't supported.
Locals refer to evening wear as Aloha attire. Think dressy casual, a style that welcomes sandals in place of high heels and floral dresses instead of cocktail ones. So, if you've already packed a lovely sundress or two and some fancy sandals, you don't even have to wonder what to wear in Hawaii come evening.
Flip-flops should be fine, regardless of where you will go in Hawaii. In fact, some high-end restaurants will allow guests to wear a pair of flip-flops. But some restaurants have dress codes, so it is best to call in advance to find out the most suitable clothing to wear when going for a fancy dinner.
Only ancient kapuna are allowed to wear socks and slippers, with the sock material squished up in their toe gap. Socks should only be worn with dress or athletic shoes, and please, match white ankle socks with white shoes and black socks with black shoes. No knee highs.
Regardless of the fact that a major cut or scrape could end your beach day before it even begins, walking barefoot in the water hurts, plain and simple! Rocks and stones in the water are often covered in algae, making them slippery.
The combination of wet feet and sticky sand can cause quite the rash in rubber shoes. On the other hand, you can't just wear your canvas sneakers. You have to wear shoes that can both get wet — you know how waves are — and then be machine washed once home to remove the sand from within them.
Aloha attire for women : Slacks and a blouse are great as well as an aloha-style dress and sandals. Aloha attire for men: Aloha shirts (obviously) with either loose fitting pants (think linen or cotton) or tasteful length shorts. Polo shirts are also great.