Fabric that has absorbed water will weigh you down, so even sandal straps can use a dose of waterproofing from time to time. This gel comes in a bottle with a sponge top for easy application on shoes or sandals, and boosts the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) of your footwear to keep water from penetrating the fabric. Bonus: it’ll give your shoes a good clean and fend off the nasty smell you know too well.
$8.50 | www.nikwax.com
This gear review first appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of Rapid magazine.