I will check out the Mont shop this week. Thanks pals.
One of these?
If so, wow. They’re pretty tough eh.
If those are the same as the blue ones, yep!
Blue ones are shorter/thinner, so I guess easier to bend.
i’ve posted about it before on the forum, have a google. swings and roundabouts really. they’re a lot of fun though,
Does anyone have any recommendations re: “camp shoes”?
I usually take a pair of thongs on hikes for:
- evenings in the campsite
- deep/long water crossings
But thongs are actually pretty useless for both of those situations unless it’s a warm, dry hike.
Thinking something more like Crocs but more rugged and lighter (and just not Crocs…). Any suggestions?
SPD sandals. done.
There’s a very particular style of light, simple strapped sandal, but I can’t find it from googling / GISing.
So instead I found these:
Timberland Radler (they fold the wrong way IMHO. dirty sole on the outside? dirty/broken zipper pull that you are walking on?)
Luna Mono
Xero packable/rollable sandal
Unshoes (dot wordpress.com)
“barefoot sandals” so you can trick the norms into thinking you’re wearing regular sandals when in fact you’re still living barefoot life. the society for barefoot living approves.
DIY your own huarache sandals from tyre tread/rubber/strapping/inner tube/etc.
Crocs.
I have some Native shoes but I wish I had Crocs. Slip on you see. You can get subtle ones.
@Pete: Apart from the whole being Crocs thing, Crocs are also pretty heavy. I agree slip on is important though–gotta be able to get 'em on fast for middle of the night bladder relief.
@Blakey: Cheers for that, agree the Timberlands are a poor design; look like a gimmick tbh. A pair of sandals might be the answer. Those z-trek things look alright.
Sometimes I take a pair of Tods / Car Shoe knock offs, don’t weight much and easy on
Apparently these are a thing
http://www.amazon.com/Vivobarefoot-Mens-Ultra-Pure-Running/dp/B0078J10R8/ref=cts_sh_2_fbt
Are Crocs heavy? I didn’t think they were, but never owned any. FWIW, Natives are super light.
Now that I think about it, they’re probably not significantly heavier than the Havaianas I usually take. Maybe I’m just subconsciously coming up with bullshit reasons to not buy crocs…
Cheers Zach, I wonder what sort of running you’d do to wear those? They look a bit more elaborate than what I’m after in any case.
Will keep looking. Might become a sandals owner for the first time since my parents stopped dressing me…
I bought some “water shoes” on an impulse from kmart once, they were $12. They’re pretty light and comfy, good for walking in water (duh) and if you put some thick socks on they’d be perf for chillin’.
Jandals plus socks.
Thanks for the list of options Blakey. Timberland zip does look badly implemented though I like the idea of the shoe being able to fold easily. From a quick search doesn’t appear easy to buy anywhere… Thinking I may actually buy the z-trek from the AU distributor - will review if I do.
Jandals b/w spokes. Advanced all-road enduro aesthetics
Only thing that puts me off the z-treks is that they’re part of the “zero drop”, “bare foot running” market, which makes me question their ruggedness. Would be fine for around the campsite but not sure about rough riverbeds with a 20kg pack on. Depends how often you’d be using them for rougher stuff I guess.
If you get a pair I’d be interested in your thoughts on them.
Same concerns manatra. Not planning on doing long walks in them, rather for around camp… Main benefits I like are the minimal weight and bulk.
Spokecards for beardos?