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EastCoastFeastCoast
05-29-2011, 07:00
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=USNS_KW_0611081618&l=shop,home#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-384711/pgid-384713
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.
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.
it looks like it would be good for water crossings.
Panzer
Bags4266
05-29-2011, 16:48
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
05-29-2011, 18:15
crocs are cheaper.
EastCoastFeastCoast
05-29-2011, 18:57
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!
EastCoastFeastCoast
05-29-2011, 19:13
LoL (10 random characters)
ChinMusic
05-29-2011, 19:16
What do you guys think of this shoe?
What do you wear while hiking?
LIhikers
05-29-2011, 20:29
If it's light and comfortable, and you like it, then it's perfect.
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=USNS_KW_0611081618&l=shop,home#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-384711/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
05-29-2011, 22:10
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)
Are the discounts you're using be shared? I'd give them a shot for $10.
EastCoastFeastCoast
05-29-2011, 22:24
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
05-29-2011, 22:32
Just get you a pair of tevas!
Zeno Marx
05-29-2011, 22:44
moccasins are my go-tos.
Jim Adams
05-29-2011, 23:33
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
05-30-2011, 00:10
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.
I got some a few years back at the Patagonia store. I think they were made out of some recyclable material. But most important factors are they are light, and compress for minimum bulk, unlike Crocs.
Home Fires
06-01-2011, 01:05
crocs are ugly.
Panzer
My husband was an early adopter of Crocs. I thought they were hideous but since he wore them after hiking I never had to look at them. I couldn't believe when people started wearing them places other than campsites. I don't care how many colors they come in they're still ugly.
Here's my idea of camp shoes. Walk to vehicle, replace wet, frozen, muddy hiking shoes with spare left in vehicle. Place soiled wet shoes near fire or some other place to dry for tomorrow's dayhike. At all other times, one pair of shoes is probably enough.
I saw the Teva Zilch sandles at REI. Looks well made. No toe protection. Not cheap. Shouldn't have any problem keeping em on in a stream. ~6 ozs heavier than Crocs ...
http://www.rei.com/product/811514/teva-zilch-sandals-mens
on_the_GOEZ
06-01-2011, 09:40
For a thru (long section) I would prob not carry camp shoes. 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.
For "comfort trips" I will sometimes carry Crocs.
I dropped my Crocs on the LT for this same reason. If the trail is wet at all, we feet are unavoidable. Just a very breathable pair of tennis shoes is all i wear - they typically dry quicker than anything else i have.
I can see camp shoes being more important early on since encourage airing the feet out more. At that point going barefoot may not happen because of soft feet, painful foot or concerns about sanitation. After a while the feet become toughened and you get used to them being dirty, so eventually you may be okay literally going barefoot.
I've used these for years:
http://www.sprintaquatics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=901
They've worked well enough, and weigh in at less than 2 ounces for the pair. I had a single pair last me 1000 miles on the PCT, including countless stream crossings. They would have lasted longer, but I wore out before they did and had to pull off the trail.