whitewater rafting shoes

What do people wear on their feet when they go whitewater
rafting (Costa Rica)? I don't own a pair of tevas nor want
to buy a pair because I wouldn't be using them outside of
this trip. Is it bad to go barefoot? Stupid to wear
hiking/athletic shoes?

[There are 4 posts - the latest was added on Wed 19 May, 12:34]

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1. Get some shoes Added by: Al
   [Timestamp: Mon 17 May, 18:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Barefoot is asking for trouble. The rafts are often made of an abraisive material which can take your skin off very easily when the boat is going throught the rapids. Also, you will need to enter and exit the boat and wadding around in the gravel and rocks. Best to buy a cheap pair of sandals and dump them after the event if you don't want to carry them about.

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2. Get some shoes Added by: ....
   [Timestamp: Mon 17 May, 19:18 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I think you are not allowed to go barefoot : In case you
   fall in the water, you could sustain injuries by hitting
   rocks.

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3. boating Added by: big w
   [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 2:04 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   
   naw, if you don't want river sandals, don't buy 'em. Just
   get those ol' canvas sneakers out and don't worry about
   getting them wet. Before tevas, old river runners used to
   wear sneakers and wool socks (if necessary). You also want
   shoes in case you swim and need to walk back to the rest of
   you party down- or upstream.
   w

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4. Shoes Added by: Jodie
   [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 12:34 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Canvas sneakers have worked for me when I've been rafting. I
   don't like Tevas either.

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