For most trips you will need two pairs of shoes, one to wear in the boats and one to wear hiking and around camp. For Alaska trips, we recommend neoprene socks to wear on the river with your river shoes. Most people enjoy wearing water shoes or sturdy sandals with an ankle strap (popular options include Chacos, Tevas, and Keens). Old running sneakers can also work well as river shoes. A lightweight rain boot might be nice for around camp if your weather forecast predicts heavy rain. For most trips, sneakers or a lightweight hiking boot will be fine for side hikes.