Camp shoes

[EastCoastFeastCoast]

What do you guys think of this shoe? After my discount they come out cheaper than a pair of crocs, they're pretty comfortable as well (made out of the same stuff I'm pretty sure). For river crossings and camp shoes.


http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?cp=U...11/pgid-384713

[Spider]

looks heavy

[AndyB]

one thing I like about "crocs" is there is no back. Camp shoes aren't any good if they rub your heel blister. Not sure what heavy looks like, but I prefer croc type shoes, for the above reason.

[leaftye]

I'd like Waldies, but good luck trying to order them in your size and color. I tried calling them for hours on Friday and the only thing I got was a voicemail. No response to email either.

[Panzer1]

it looks like it would be good for water crossings.

Panzer

[Bags4266]

Crocs are loose on the feet. I don't care for the aqua style shoes cause the are to restricting (tight on the feet)

[ekeverette]

crocs are cheaper.

[EastCoastFeastCoast]

Good point on the blisters, I usually don't get them, but I can definitely understand that point. As for heavy, pretty sure its comparable to crocs, I've felt them in my hands. And on the last note, I think you're underestimating my discount

Thanks for the advice guys/gals!

[Panzer1]

crocs are ugly.

Panzer

[EastCoastFeastCoast]

LoL (10 random characters)

[ChinMusic]

What do you guys think of this shoe?

What do you wear while hiking?

[LIhikers]

If it's light and comfortable, and you like it, then it's perfect.

[DavidNH]

What do you guys think of this shoe? After my discount they come out cheaper than a pair of crocs, they're pretty comfortable as well (made out of the same stuff I'm pretty sure). For river crossings and camp shoes.


http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?cp=U...11/pgid-384713

40 some bucks for camp shoes???? unless you are rich that is way to much.

Almost every AT hiker I have ever seen is using crocs or some variety there of. No more than 30 bucks new.. you can probably fine a second hand knockoff for 10 bucks.

[EastCoastFeastCoast]

I have some La Sportivas (weigh a ton, but fit perfectly and that's what matters to me) with SuperFeet Orange inserts (wow, those things rock). This shoe would simply be for deep water crossings (for some reason, I like to get wet, even when I don't know it) and for camp if/when my feet hurt or are sore.


And they come out to under 10 bucks after all my discounts and shenanigans


I guess no one has tried them before, so I might get them simply to see what's up with them. (currently got some flip-flops)

[leaftye]

Are the discounts you're using be shared? I'd give them a shot for $10.

[EastCoastFeastCoast]

Unfortunately they are only for myself and immediate family, I cannot make a profit nor share the discount like that. Risk my job that I adore. Or, of course, I would be happy to.

[Sierra Echo]

Just get you a pair of tevas!

[Zeno Marx]

moccasins are my go-tos.

[Jim Adams]

I use crocs for campshoes while hiking but I found a shoe at Payless Shoe Store that look like KEEN's but are made from the same thing that croc's are made from, are lighter than croc's, and velcro across the top front. They are very comfortable, drain great, cause no hot spots and grip rocks pretty good. I use them for guiding whitewater and they work great.
Advantage: $8
Disadvantage: only in black.

geek

[ChinMusic]

For a thru (long section) I would prob not carry camp shoes. I wear trail runners and just loosening the laces is good enough when the dogs are barking. To keep my socks dry in camp I place a bread bag over my warm/dry camp socks. I really don't care too much if my trail runners get wet (Hydropel on my feet) so crossings are not an issue for me. When I used to wear boots I def tried to keep those slow-drying things dry.

For "comfort trips" I will sometimes carry Crocs.