What are the differences between the water-friendly & the weatherproof sneakers?

Some of our all-terrain sneakers are water-friendly. This means that the materials work well in water and will dry quickly in warm climates and during the summer months. The mesh on the side of the shoes will allow some water through if you are swimming, walking through a puddle, or caught in heavy rain—making these sneakers perfect for water adventures during spring or summer.

They also have their Geyser all-terrain sneakers that are weatherproof, which means that the materials will not allow water through, and your feet will not get wet—but you can’t submerge your foot. These sneakers are perfect for unpredictable weather, thanks to a technical waterproof membrane that keeps you comfortable and dry come rain or shine.

How do I clean my shoes?

Water-friendly shoes:
1) Do not use chlorine, bleach, or sports cleaning foam as it can damage your shoes.
2) Remove insoles and wash them by hand.
3) Shake off the sand, gravel, or dirt from the inside of the shoe.
4) Clean the outside of the shoes with a cloth or a brush with warm water.
5) You can wash the shoes in the washing machine using a short cycle at 30ºC.
6) Avoid softeners and do not bleach or do not tumble dry.
7) After carefully cleaning your shoes, dry them naturally at moderate temperatures. Don't put them too close to direct heat or in a hot room as it could cause damage.

Do I need to wear socks?

Water-friendly: Our all terrain shoes can be worn with or without socks, this will be down to personal preference. Wearing our all-terrain shoes in the water without socks is best, and wearing the shoes with socks on land works great. However, many people like wearing our all-terrain shoes without socks on land too!

What size should I buy?

Please note, that normally every brand has a different scale of sizing. We advise you to please measure the length of your feet in cm and convert this on our size guide. If you are between 2 shoe sizes, we recommend that you purchase the larger size.

What are the materials and the sustainability of the sneakers? Water-friendly sneakers:

77% recycled polyester in the spacers, as the fibers in the middle are impossible to make from recycled materials (at the moment)
Upcycled 20% EVA in the Outsoles
Non-toxic and solvent-free on the foam upper materials
100% Recycled strobel insole
Eva mixed with Bloom algae on the insoles
100% recycled and recyclable packaging
Additionally, we are Blue-sign partners.

Can I remove the insole?

At the moment we do not sell insoles separately. However, we are hoping to add insoles to our collection in the future. In the meantime, if you need to replace your insoles, you may find suitable insoles in most shoe shops.

Where are Tropicfeel products manufactured?

Currently, Tropicfeel has two manufacturing locations: Vietnam and China.

Their Dune, Jungle, and Canyon models are made in Vietnam. Their Sunset, Monsoon, Lava, and Geyser models are manufactured in their other factory, located in China.