camp shoe/water crossing

[Bear Cables]

I have read threads on what people like for camp shoe wear and for me flip flops are fine but, what would be a good light sandal/shoe when you want it to double for stream crossings. I hiked Eagle Rock Loop last spring and wore crocks but they were very unstable and slippery when crossing the Little Mo river and creeks many times. Can anyone suggest a sandal/shoe lighter than a teva or chaco? or does the versitility of these make it worth the taking?

[ec.hiker]

Generic gators are cheap light and multi usefyl

[ec.hiker]

I mean crocs lol

Generic gators are cheap light and multi usefyl

[ec.hiker]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Crocs-Size...item19c27a3f7e

[Awol1970]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Crocs-Size...item19c27a3f7e

I'm not easily grossed out but used crocs? ewwwww

[Luddite]

I'm not easily grossed out but used crocs? ewwwww

lol I was thinking the same thing.

Somebody on BPL suggested buying a cheap pair of ultralight sandals and gluing felt to the bottom of them. Crocs aren't that great for stream crossing.

[fiddlehead]

We sell a lot of these but are out of the popular sizes at the moment.
Just ordered another 200 pair and should be here in a week or two.

[Ender]

This is what I used on the PCT.

http://www.sprintaquatics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=901

For water crossings it actually gripped the stream bed better than my boots did. And a single pair lasted my entire hike of 1000 miles. I suspect it probably would have made the entire PCT if I'd gone all the way. And if not, it's only $5 to replace.

Best part though? 1.5 ounces a pair.

Granted, they aren't exactly good looking. But hell, most of what I wear out there isn't all that good looking.

[bobqzzi]

We sell a lot of these but are out of the popular sizes at the moment.
Just ordered another 200 pair and should be here in a week or two.

Those look interesting- is the bottom the same material as the sides or is there some sort of sole?

[ec.hiker]

Ha Ha I wasnt suggesting buying used ones I just put the first ones I came across up on here just to clesr thst up I don;t even own a pair of crocs my kid has like 7 pair though!!

I'm not easily grossed out but used crocs? ewwwww

[fiddlehead]

Those look interesting- is the bottom the same material as the sides or is there some sort of sole?

Same material.
THey are neoprene. (made in the Billybong factory from left-over material)
They crush up small to put in your pack.
I am waiting for our shipment.
I will post here when we have them back in stock.
We sell pretty many to hikers.

[Awol1970]

I looked at that site fiddlehead and literally laughed out loud when I saw they had fleece thongs. Wowwwww

[fiddlehead]

I looked at that site fiddlehead and literally laughed out loud when I saw they had fleece thongs. Wowwwww

And my wife is the model.

[leaftye]

It's tough to find a good sandal for camp and water crossings. A good water shoe will be snug so that it doesn't create its own problems. A good camp shoe will be loose enough to allow socks to expand and do their best at providing warmth. That said, the sprintaquatics look like a decent compromise. They might be cold in camp, but at least they would still allow for dry footwear when making camp just after a water crossing. And they're very light.

[Bear Cables]

I mean crocs lol

I tried the water crossings in crocks and did not feel secure in rushing water. They were too slippery on my feet.

[Bear Cables]

We sell a lot of these but are out of the popular sizes at the moment.
Just ordered another 200 pair and should be here in a week or two.

Those look great. Can you send me a PM when the XL womens come in?

[Rick500]

FiveFingers KSO Treks... but I didn't buy them specifically for the purpose of camp shoes; already had them.

[fiddlehead]

Those look great. Can you send me a PM when the XL womens come in?

We just got another 200 pair in.
All sizes.
Price went up but I'm going to wait to raise them for a month to give whiteblazers a chance at the old price if you like.
They'll remain at $8 till March or so.
$5 shipping per order (sorry, that's what it cost)

[One Half]

VFF's!

great for water crossings and good for camp shoes.

[Tinker]

I used Keen Newport H-2's on my hike through the Hundred Mile Wilderness for water crossings and swimming. When my leather Keen low tops stretched out to the point that I couldn't lace them tightly the H2's became my hiking shoes (last 20 miles of the Hundred, plus the AT in Baxter to Katahdin, and back to Abol Bridge via the Blueberry Ledges Trail). Sturdy and not too heavy. I usually don't carry "camp" shoes, but I did for the Wilderness because of the multiple crossings. Prior to that I just took off my socks, waded across, drained my shoes (trail runners), put my socks back on, and continued hiking.