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Crazy_Al
07-11-2005, 21:52
What is the brand and model of very light camp sandals ?????
Kerosene
07-11-2005, 22:00
Sun-n-Sport thong flip-flops from Wal-Mart (7 oz., Men's size 9/10).
Fiddleback
07-12-2005, 11:31
Crocs...10oz/size 9. Outdoor sections, REI, dozens of online retailers.
FB
What is the brand and model of very light camp sandals ?????
I'm not sure if you're looking for something specific, but if you're just looking fro lightweight camp shoes, these are about as light as you can get...
http://www.sprintaquatics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=901&variation=&aitem=4&mitem=10
I used one pair on teh pct for about 1200 miles for camp and river crossing. They lasted much better than I thought they would. Yeah, they're ugly, but at just over an ounce a pair and the fact that they last so long (they were still working fine when I had to get off the trail, and I think they probably would have lasted the whole trail, or at least close to it), they can't be beat.
http://www.trailquest.net/sandals.html
I have Crocs, available at Campmor or EMS. Waldies are also popular.
jackiebolen
07-12-2005, 16:21
Flip-flops are the lightest and what I used for 1500 miles. Very enjoyable.
Check these out, they can also be used as liners for Crocs and Waddies...
Neopreme Slippers (http://fiddleheadpa.safeshopper.com/14/147.htm?853)
The only weight a couple ozs.
http://www.trailquest.net/sandals.html
LOL... There's something with the picture of that sock... Looks like lobster feet or something!
ishmael86
07-12-2005, 20:12
I just got some really really lightweight sandals from Payless Shoes... Airwalk brand, but out of roughly the same material as crocs, perhaps a little flimsier. They had them in Crocs/clog style with a heel strap and Birkenstock style--i.e., nothing between the toes, but with no heel strap. I made a little one out of cord though 'cuz I hate my shoes falling off.
Nameless
07-12-2005, 21:38
Well, someone beat me to posting about the Airwalk sandles. I LOVE them, I just finished hiking from Katahdin to Stratton a couple weeks ago and they were great! Our fords were extremely high due to the 26 strait days of rain this spring in Maine, but the sandles were great in the fords with half the weight of crocs.
Pink or Twinkie
soulrebel
07-20-2005, 10:02
nothinz size 11 weighs 12.9 oz similar to crocs and waldies--few more drainage holes on top/perimeter
nothinz size 9 weight 10 oz
http://www.oldfriendslipper.com/nothinz.htm
ugly as all get out, but my brother bought me a pair and they've been great --- just wish they were half the weight...
tlbj6142
07-26-2005, 13:24
OK, I just bought both the Sprint Aquatics and Neoprene Slippers from TUGS.
Both appear to be for low volume feet. If you have medium to high volume feet up the size.
I wear size 9 hiking shoes with medium-high volume feet. The medium Size 9-11 (51g (http://www.google.com/search?q=51+grams+in+ounces&sourceid=mozilla-search&start=0&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official)per pair) Sprint Aquatics are a tight fit around the top of the foot. Plenty of length, just a bit hard to put my foot into. I'll keep this size as I'm sure the 11-13 would be like wearing flippers.
The same appears to be true for the TUGS Neoprene slippers. I bought a size XL (8-10) and my toes were crushed and quite tight around the opening. I'm exchanging them for XXL.
I'll probably use the Sprint Aquatics shoes on my next trip as they appear to be more comfortable camp shoes.
I'm not to sure either could be used for water crossings unless the stream had almost no flow. As neither appears to offer all that much in terms of traction.
mooseboy
07-31-2005, 13:39
Not endorsing any store in particular, but 2 days ago EMS in downtown Manhattan was selling the light brown Crocs ONLY on Clearance, for $11.99 (all sizes, it seemed). The others were still the usual $30 tag (which is way too much, IMO). I think that deal lasts till they're gone, and it wasn't available online-- I checked. But anyone in that area who wants a great deal on these light camp shoes should check it out. It ends up even cheaper than the clogs that someone mentioned for sale at allheart.com after shipping.
I'm not to sure either could be used for water crossings unless the stream had almost no flow. As neither appears to offer all that much in terms of traction.
Just FYI, I used the Sprint Aquatic shoes for fording rivers in the High Sierra's and they worked well. I didn't have the same fit trouble as you though. There isn't much in the way of traction, but it's good enough, and with hiking poles (or two sticks) and careful walking, I never found them inadequate.
docllamacoy
08-10-2005, 10:45
I know a lot of people who buy insoles and tie a small piece of rope on it to make it into a flip-flop like thing. Very light.
Not something I would do, but thought I'd throw it out there; I carry Chaco's camp shoes! LOL!
English Stu
10-15-2005, 15:40
Not my original thought-using an insole as template pieces of sleep mat can be cut to shape and then fixed up with cord/bootlace to make a flip flop .I delevop the idea by using a long cord to make a Roman type sandal so they do not slip off and trip you up.
betic4lyf
10-15-2005, 17:55
i know thest arent really light but has anyone used some down booties. they are warm as heaven