Crocs as Camp Shoes

[Kainas]

As for fashion, well, who gives a #?$*!...s

Just something I have noticed... Bushwalkers have a special fashion of there own..raise your hand if you have ever worn a pair of shorts over your stripey thermals...If you do this then Crocs are the least of your concerns. *grin*

[corvus]

Guilty as charged but now that I am of a mature age my thermal long johns are black

[roysta]

I can see where you're coming from with the Crocs as an in camp show, but honestly I'll stick to my Teva Toachi sandals at 650g that I just know will work in the water and on the track.

[tas-man]

Anyone near a RIVERS clearance store can pick up their imitation "Crocks" on special this week only for $3.99

[sthughes]

Damn - I asked for Crocs for xmas (like I can't afford $3) and I was given Target ones. They are 300g not 270g - guess I bedda go get my drill out! At least they aren't the "puny bendy" Rivers "substandard version"
Oh and yes - very comfy! I must eat my words as a couple of years back I swore I'd never have them cause they look so stupid and couldn't possible be THAT comfy.

[corvus]

Oh! you have the upmarket Tar'gee ones bet they are at least as bendy as both my Rivers pair

[flyfisher]

Grabbed a pair at K Mart today --Bata brand --made in China --290 gms and grey, not the pink or yellow I have seen.
They seem quite comfey and look reasonably durable, probably up there with the volleys

FF

[sthughes]

You blokes must have small feet

[flyfisher]

Yea, small size 11

[sthughes]

Hmm perhaps not then.
Dad just weighed his Bata crocs and they came in at 234g (size . So I Guess you've found the holy grail of lightweight crocks FF!

[corvus]

Size 11 one weighed 135g and the other 134g Rivers Brand total 269g (but then again I do have very good Scales)

[sthughes]

We talking UK sizes here or U.S.?

[flyfisher]

Chinese sizes mine

FF

[Chris]

Dad just weighed his Bata crocs and they came in at 234g (size . So I Guess you've found the holy grail of lightweight crocks FF!

Sorry, just weighed my horrible mid-blue Rivers Crocs; came in at 100 and 105g!
I was feeling a bit ripped of at having paid $12 for them a couple of weeks ago, but maybe the weight compensates (and no, I don't have dainty little feet )

[corvus]

Chris you got sucked in and bought the trendy colours but if you feel ripped off shees I paid $14 .00 for my fist pair of chock brown (just going off to weigh my Black ones dont go away ) SHOCK horror they weigh exatly the same as the brown left 134 right 135 total 269g
Do you think that some of you perhaps need to purchase some non bendy more betta quality good looking sorta more accurate scales (have you done the coin test ) mine passed

[sthughes]

My scales nailed the coin test - not a gram out! I've just got better crocs I guess. Yours have a built in toe or holy like the puny bendy Bata ones?

[corvus]

My scales nailed the coin test - not a gram out! I've just got better crocs I guess. Yours have a built in toe or holy like the puny bendy Bata ones?

What can I say mine has more holes than yours ,I expect we can check them out soon and let the matter rest
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[corvus]

Forgot to mention that mine are a whopping size 11 which could account for the minimal weight anomaly.
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[flyfisher]

Tell me about the coin test.

FF

[sthughes]

Go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coins_of_the_Australian_dollar

It gives the weight of Aussie coinage and you can use it to see how good your scales are.

[Jai Maluga]

Just got back from the overland There must have been at least 59 pairs at pelion hut you looked silly if you didnt have a pair on

[flyfisher]

Just got back from a few days in the bush,and 3 of us had crocs (or various look alikes) and the one who didn't will definately have them on our next adventure.
They are just so versatile and at 300gms or less are about the lightest thing around.

FF

[Singe]

I do have a pair of crocs that I was given, but prefer my 'camp slippers' which consist of a heavy polarfleece upper and leather-like sole as they compact down to almost nothing. Crocs strike me as a little bulky...

[sthughes]

Yeah I've got some of them too - I like them as well but the great thing with crocs is that they are much studier in case you need to use them to walk in (if your boots fail or something). Also Crocs don't get wet like 'booties' and if it's pouring with rain or you have to go to a wet or muddy area to fetch water or something they just wipe dry. Having said that I still use my booties for hut (and tent) duties where the above doesn't apply. They're much cozyer and like you said much more compact

[Graham]

Just got back from a week on the Plateau (Lake Rowallan to Derwent Bridge) and used my fairly expensive pair of lace up Crocs for the first time. I bought them from Tradewear just under a year ago solely for bushwalking purposes. As they have no holes in them and a leather upper they are waterproof to a height of about 8cm which is what I wanted for wet campsites in the evening. They were perfect for this, but being plastic they do not breathe at all and my socks still got damp from sweat. At one stage of the walk (a day walk to Mt Ida from Rim Lake), we decided to wade through about 10m of lake to avoid a long treck around the edge. All four of us had Crocs, but only mine stayed on whilst wading through about 40cm of Rim Lake mud, a real benefit of having laces to hold them on. My verdict after using them for the first time - brilliant!

[Mountain Rocket]

I just stumbled across this thread and decided it was probably still relevant for me to add my tale. I had a pair of black Crocs which I used for my camp shoe a few years ago. I hate having things on my feet so the idea of light little pieces of foam were kinda appealing. Howerver, I had to retire them after our dog decided he would eat them for breakfast :/
Anyway I am re-kindling my hiking gear and have decided to buy another pair of Crocs as a backup/camp shoe. I noticed Crocs now make model called "Duet" which has the holes around the side similar to their classic "Beach" model, but it has closed in toes. They sound perfect to me as I hate having sticks coming up through the holes on the front and stabbing my toes. I keep going to the Crocs store in Hobart to try them out but they are closed for stocktake at the moment. Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on these new models and Crocs in general.

Oh and for anyone doubting their durability... I have a friend who did the entire south coast track in them. Apparently on the second last day the strap broke after hauling his feet out of the mud but they made it to the end. After a hose down they looked as good as new, unlike his companions boots!The amusing thing was he spend weeks in a fluff running around Melbourne trying to find some good boots for the walk, and in the end he carried them tied to his pack the whole way! I I had a good chuckle.

[tas-man]

<SNip>Oh and for anyone doubting their durability... I have a friend who did the entire south coast track in them. Apparently on the second last day the strap broke after hauling his feet out of the mud but they made it to the end. After a hose down they looked as good as new, unlike his companions boots! <Snip>

Perhaps there is an opportunity for a creative bushwalking boot designer to come up with a cross between crocs, walking shoes and wellington boots, for walking in Tassie's South West.

[Singe]

I am re-kindling my hiking gear

Possibly another use for Crocs in a fire-lighting emergency...

[South_Aussie_Hiker]

Reviving an old thread, has anyone tried these before?

http://www.aussiesoles.com/new-site/ind ... &Itemid=32

Looks like the super light weight material used in the imitation crocs, but more like thongs than crocs. This must have two advantages over the crocs with the closed over toes - much smaller and easier to pack (volume wise), and a bit lighter too.

I might pull the trigger and see how they weigh in, and how much room they take.

[corvus]

Look good but hard to wear with socks, no toe protection and would be IMHO useless in river crossing
corvus