Crocs or Chacos

[bayview]

Not sure if this has been batted around, but reviewing I did not see recent but what is better camp shoe? Both have pros and cons. Chacos are better for town, wet conditions and staying on feet but on the heavy side. Crocs are light, stay dry, and comfortable.

[Greenlight]

I just went to Rural King a few days ago and got a pair of knock-off Crocs for five bucks. After my section hike from Damascus to Partnership Shelter, wishing I had brought swap-out footwear for wear at the end of the day, I finally investigated and have been wearing my knockoff-Crocs "Crocoffs?" from the time I get home until I go to bed. I love them. But I don't think I'd pack anything heavier than them while hiking.

Not sure if this has been batted around, but reviewing I did not see recent but what is better camp shoe? Both have pros and cons. Chacos are better for town, wet conditions and staying on feet but on the heavy side. Crocs are light, stay dry, and comfortable.

[chknfngrs]

Carry one of each?

[English Stu]

I use Teva Barracudas.

[jundar]

The knockoff crocs that I got at Walmart made my feet sore walking around at the end of the day. I'd go with something more comfortable myself, but you may find it's not an issue. Just buy a cheap pair and see how they feel.

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[The Kisco Kid]

Chocos/tevas are super heavy. They weigh more than a lot of trail runners. Crocs are much lighter option for camp shoes. Or flip-flops

[Astro]

Try Vivobarefoot Ultra's. So much lighter than crocs. I always bought them on sale.

https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/mens...s?colour=Black

[turtle fast]

Crocks. It's normally a lighter weight option, use in stream crossings, in gross showers, and in a pinch as trail shoes that you can use with socks to use in colder temperatures. Comes in a lot of colors so if you like camouflage or be able to find them quickly and be like Mario Batalli...get orange.

[HooKooDooKu]

I find Crocs to be too heavy as well.
I'd love the Vivobarefoot option, but it's a pretty expensive shoe.
You'll find Croc knock-offs and similar shoes that are as light at the Vivobarefoot, and cheaper too. But might not be as comfortable long term.
What I'm currently using is pretty much THIS shoe I found at WalMart at the time for about $10.

[Whack-a-mole]

I swear I'm not trying to be rude, but why don't you just take the shoes that you want to take for petes sake. My gosh, it seems people can't even go poop without asking someone's opinion about it.

[Longboysfan]

Crocks for me.
Last thing packed - tied onto the back of the pack.

[bigcranky]

Been carrying the same pair of Waldies camp clogs that I got at Neels Gap in June, 2003. They are a very soft rubber clog, like a Croc but soft. Much more comfortable, but alas they are long gone. They are ~11 ounces, which seems like a lot (heck, that's half the weight of my *tent*) but I make it back in comfort every hike.

I like Chacos for around town, and you could hike in them, but I don't carry them hiking.

[Puddlefish]

Neither... I'd go with Cushe. Has a fabric upper, so that your feet have a small chance of actually drying while you're moving around camp. I started the trail with vivobarefoot, but after a day of wet/sweaty hiking feet, I found I had no desire to stick my feet in a camp shoe that was effectively a cold plastic container.

[HooKooDooKu]

I swear I'm not trying to be rude, but why don't you just take the shoes that you want to take for petes sake.

???

You're not quoting anyone's response, so I can only assume this is in reference to the OP's question... and apparently the OP hasn't decided which shoes he wants to take and is looking for input to help him decide... pretty much like what, 90% of the gear related questions we see out here?

[Whack-a-mole]

The two shoes of choice were listed, along with the pros and cons of each. The OP already has the info. Pick which one works for you. It's not rocket science. I swear I'm not trying to be rude, but sometimes some gear choices are just that, a personal choice. Pick which one is best for YOU, and go with it.

[nsherry61]

. . . what is better camp shoe? Both have pros and cons. Chacos are better for town, wet conditions and staying on feet but on the heavy side. Crocs are light, stay dry, and comfortable.

What do you want your camp shoes for? Walking around camp you probably don't often need to worry too much about wet conditions staying on feet or looking good when you go into town. So what is the up side to the Chacos as camp shoes? I love my Chacos. Heck, I use them as my backpacking footwear sometimes, but I sure as heck never carry them as camp shoes.

[AngryGerman]

HMMM... As simple as the question sounds OP it reads very different. Are you concerned with shoes that function in camp or are you concerned about shoes that look good in town or shoes that do well at river crossings? Are you hiking in your camp shoes? IMO; I am always looking at the lightest option. If comfort comes along with the UL weight I feel like I got a bonus feature. Lastly, you are the one carrying the shoes!

[Francis Sawyer]

I swear I'm not trying to be rude, but why don't you just take the shoes that you want to take for petes sake. My gosh, it seems people can't even go poop without asking someone's opinion about it.

Bravo!!!!!'!!!!!! My god ! Thank you for saying it! (I'm nearly in tears). I couldn't agree with you more. The endless hemming and hawing , a bivvy sack or a hammock I can't decide , what are the pros and cons? What kind of toilet paper should I use? What if I get monkey butt. What if it rains? What if I get cold? Jeeze! Thank you Thank you. You and I may be accused of hate speech or triggering somebody but it needed to be said.

[lighteffect95]

I'm a big fan of vibram five fingers. I sometimes even hike in them, also double as a good swimming shoe


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[Time Zone]

Bravo!!!!!'!!!!!! My god ! Thank you for saying it! (I'm nearly in tears). I couldn't agree with you more. The endless hemming and hawing , a bivvy sack or a hammock I can't decide , what are the pros and cons? What kind of toilet paper should I use? What if I get monkey butt. What if it rains? What if I get cold? Jeeze! Thank you Thank you. You and I may be accused of hate speech or triggering somebody but it needed to be said.

Seems like you're being triggered by someone asking for advice. Some people find the gear experiences and thoughts of others useful in guiding their purchase decisions. I find that neither shocking nor worthy of disparagement.