Body Glove Men’s Dynamo Vortex - Review 2025

Overview

The Body Glove Men’s DYNAMO VORTEX River Sandals are one of Body Glove’s latest footwear. They boast an amphibious design and secure fit that makes them versatile enough for coastal walking, light hiking and water sports.

With these river sandals, you are going to get a bit more comfort in the summer heat. We assume only warmer climes was Body Glove’s intended area of use for these.

They have a reliable, open design that works well with the integrated drainage system (IDS)–fancy for water easily escapes out the holes–to keep your feet cool no matter the weather and how long you have already been walking around wearing them.

They dry quickly, so you won’t have to endure that soggy feeling of wet shoes, especially when you shift from water to land.

Putting on the Body Glove Men’s DYNAMO VORTEX River Sandals won’t give you a hard time, thanks to their easy slip-on design. Nonetheless, you can be confident that they will remain secure on your feet as you navigate different terrains. They come with multi-way straps that are easy to adjust.

Equipped with Phylon midsoles that provide ample cushioning, you get a nice bit of shock absorption for your feet. These midsoles also optimize your feet’s stability and endurance. With their help, you can confidently navigate different terrains regardless of challenges or hazards you may encounter along the way.

Comfort

These river sandals have an open design that ensures breathability but still protective enough to prevent you from injuring your feet. Neoprene liners are soft and elastic enough to give you that glove sensation.

Additionally, they are equipped with Body Glove’s Integrated Drainage System. They’re sandals, so obviously they drain, but these did dry fast after getting wet.

Moreover, it optimizes airflow for a cool and fresh feeling. Even if you are out under the scorching sun or treading between land and water for hours, you can remain comfortable with these sandals on your feet.

Since the Body Glove Men’s DYNAMO VORTEX River Sandals have an easy, slip-on design, you can conveniently put them on without loosening the straps. But it’s the straps that give you that extra support and fits-like-a-glove feel.

Use

With their amphibious design and Ultra-grip rubber outsoles, these river sandals are designed for all your water adventures, especially in rapid rivers. Thanks to Body Glove’s IDS, they have quick-dry capabilities that make them perfect for outdoor activities that involve river crossings and land-based treks.

The Ultra-grip rubber outsoles provide a worry-free experience as you navigate rough terrains, protecting your feet from hazards without compromising your comfort. With multiple adjustment points, they are least likely to slip off your feet even if they easily slip on.

Because of the neoprene, though, the dampness will start to irk a little, and you’ll likely relish taking them off after a couple hours’ worth of use.

Material

While the inside layers are made of neoprene, the Body Glove Men’s DYNAMO VORTEX River Sandals’ midsoles are made of Phylon.

This material is known for being lightweight yet responsive when used for soles. It is made up of compressed ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam pallets, which can easily be molded into various designs and forms.

Phylon midsoles offer sufficient cushioning and help maintain your balance, so you can have a worry-free experience even when crossing complex environments. Moreover, they allow you to maximize your endurance as you deal with outdoor challenges.

Value

If you are looking for versatile, mid-range footwear that you can wear on your occasional outdoor explorations, these river sandals are worth considering. Based on how much protection they afford, along with the comfort you’ll get, it’s a higher end water shoe.

They are the latest addition to Body Glove’s tried and tested DYNAMO product line. As part of the DYNAMO family, they come with Body Glove’s IDS, which allows them to dry as rapidly as possible. This quick-dry feature really comes in handy when your trip requires you to shift between land and water.

Since the Body Glove Men’s DYNAMO VORTEX River Sandals have an open and easy slip-on design with multi-way attachments, you can comfortably wear them. Your feet can remain feeling fresh even after hours of walking.

They have Ultra-grip rubber outsoles and Phylon midsoles that provide sufficient cushioning. Indeed, you can count on them when crossing rivers and going on light to moderate hikes. Not as much as you might with the Merrell All Out Blaze sandals, but you won’t be paying as much either.

Most DYNAMO footwear is available for men and women. However, the downside with these river sandals is that they are only available for men.