Camp shoes - dry feet

[Ent]

Hi

Like more than a few in Tassie I have experimented with camp shoes of various types. The best approach I have found is Sealskins with Crocs but looking for something that is a bit more compact. Ideally a well cushioned sole with waterproof fabric upper so they flatten down to be not much thicker than the sole. My size 49 Crocs are space hogs in the pack. I tried beach foot wear but the rough and sharp rocks from the campsites to place that you do you business means bruised feet more often than not. Also long for a dry walk on these trips as it has been a rather long and cold winter

Just wondering if someone has come across a better solution.

Cheers

[wayno]

I use aqua socks from kathmandu , silicon rubber sole lighter than carbon rubber....
not waterproof.
i think teva bring out thin sandals now for camp shoes there are foldable shoes as well. can't remember the brand
or thres the five fingers path if you want to fork over the money

[climberman]

is what I think of when I see this subject heading.

[Ent]

Strange minds indeed. Size 49 stilettos would be a sight to behold. Maybe I should starting singing "I am a lumber jack".

Wayno will check out Katmandu but will likely be victim of "average" man.

Cheers

[Nuts]

Ahhh, it will likely rain all week anyhow, just take some of these:

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[doogs]

I have been considering going retro-chic and getting a pair of jelly sandals!! Very similar to crocs apart from they take up less space in your pack. You get the added bonus of looking like a German holiday maker on their way to schwimming pool!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jelly-Sandal-in ... 43b21b8f42

[Ent]

Jelly sandals look interesting. Sizing might be an issue.

Nuts. I did try your idea once but found the sole not particularly strong. Still waiting on the warranty response, they were laughing too hard when I spoke to them over the phone last time. Maybe it has been a too long and cold winter.

Cheers

[pazzar]

I carry Teva Mush Frio's. At 155g they are light and packable. I guess you could use your sealskin socks with them. They have a little bit of support, but not the toughest soles. And they do go to a size 13 (48ish??).

[Strider]

I carry Teva Mush Frio's. At 155g they are light and packable.

Is this 155g each, or for the pair?

[corvus]

Jelly sandals look interesting. Sizing might be an issue.

Nuts. I did try your idea once but found the sole not particularly strong. Still waiting on the warranty response, they were laughing too hard when I spoke to them over the phone last time. Maybe it has been a too long and cold winter.

Cheers

Ent ,
the Idea behind the garbage /bread/freezer bag is you take off wet socks put on dry ones then bags and put your boots back on ,especially good when Tenting and no need for "hut shoes"
corvus

[Stuntman]

I've been thinking about trying some Sockwa's. http://www.sockwa.com/

[pazzar]

I carry Teva Mush Frio's. At 155g they are light and packable.

Is this 155g each, or for the pair?

155g each, still pretty damn light.

[corvus]

I've been thinking about trying some Sockwa's. http://www.sockwa.com/

Don't look too good for foot protection on rough ground
corvus

[Allchin09]

I seriously don't see what's wrong with Crocs. You can get no-name ones for under $15, they serve as a well functioning camp shoe, as well as being quite useful in rocky river crossings. I just attach them to the outside of my pack, usually through the main flap straps so I can grab them quickly and they don't take up any room.

[photohiker]

Have to agree with that.

Being foam construction, Crocs are often warm enough in camp without socks at all.

[LandSailor]

A similar topic was discussed quite recently over at the WhiteBlaze forum.

Heres some of the suggestions they had:-

Vivobarefoot Ultra

Reef Walker shoes (google for different brands)

Crocs Crostrail

Speedo Watershoe

[Nuts]

Nuts. I did try your idea once but found the sole not particularly strong. Still waiting on the warranty response, they were laughing too hard when I spoke to them over the phone last time. Maybe it has been a too long and cold winter.

Cheers

Ent ,
the Idea behind the garbage /bread/freezer bag is you take off wet socks put on dry ones then bags and put your boots back on ,especially good when Tenting and no need for "hut shoes"
corvus

Hey, how about a couple of these then:

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[Ent]

I seriously don't see what's wrong with Crocs. You can get no-name ones for under $15, they serve as a well functioning camp shoe, as well as being quite useful in rocky river crossings. I just attach them to the outside of my pack, usually through the main flap straps so I can grab them quickly and they don't take up any room.

Size 49 feet and Crocs are real space hogs. The no name ones do not go up to that size so forced to use genuine Crocs. Also in Tassie stuff hanging off packs can wind up polluting the environment as the tracks are often scrubby. Just this year found a Croc that had been torn off from the owner's pack on the way up to Dixon Kingdom. In fact the junk that gets left in the Tasmanian bush by people hanging stuff off their pack is getting to be at the point that such practices should be actively discouraged in Tassie but sadly many non Tasmanian walkers (more than a few claiming extensive walking experience) insist on this poor practice so leave it up to the locals to clean up after them

Cheers

[quicky]

Jelly sandals look interesting. Sizing might be an issue.

Nuts. I did try your idea once but found the sole not particularly strong. Still waiting on the warranty response, they were laughing too hard when I spoke to them over the phone last time. Maybe it has been a too long and cold winter.

Cheers

Ent ,
the Idea behind the garbage /bread/freezer bag is you take off wet socks put on dry ones then bags and put your boots back on ,especially good when Tenting and no need for "hut shoes"
corvus

This is pretty much what I do. Once at camp, I put on a dry, clean pair of socks, then place my Rocky's GoreTex socks over the top, and slip back into my trail runners. The only variation is whether I use thin triathlon socks, or thicker winter socks, depending on the season. My feet stay dry and warm until bed.

[Nuts]

That was a bit tounge in cheek as I know the big fella swaps to crocs for creek crossings. The compression straps do help reduce the bulk of the croc package.

Gore socks would be better than bags if ur the type to wander around a lot at camp.

[north-north-west]

I seriously don't see what's wrong with Crocs. You can get no-name ones for under $15, they serve as a well functioning camp shoe, as well as being quite useful in rocky river crossings. I just attach them to the outside of my pack, usually through the main flap straps so I can grab them quickly and they don't take up any room.

They are godawfully slippery when wet. Maybe if your feet actually fit them well they might not be so bad, but on my feet, they're too dangerous for river crossings.

[Allchin09]

I've had no problems with slipping in them, as long as you can get the rear strap over your heel.

[cixelsyd]

I go the vibrams with a pair of injinji's. They weigh almost nothing and the injinji's double as my inner sock for walking with icebreakers over them.

I used to use crocs and bought a pair of bright yellow ones so I could see them if whatever happened. Anyway on a trek through the never never, just at the bend in the mersey river past where you can see feather falls, I mistakenly crossed what I thought was a creek at a point where the water was waste high. I actually got into the water with my crocs on smiling to my self about how clever I was. Anyway I lifted my left foot to take a step and the croc blew right off my foot and was gone. I remember feeling the smooth slimy rocks with my foot and when I lifted the right foot the other went too. I got to the other side, put my hiking boots back on and checked my garmin only to find out I wasn't meant to cross this creek which turned out to be the mersey river.

Anyway, I thought I'd try and find a fallen tree crossing and low and behold I did about 100 meters downstream. When I got there I was working out how I was gonna shimmy across when I looked down and there were two bright yellow crocs bobbing up and down in a small pool near the bank.

I still have them, but I don't use em for treking anymore. the vibrams won't blow off no matter how raging the water is.