[at-l] Camp shoes

[s.landis at comcast.net (Steve Landis)]

I've had a pair of Waldies (Crocs without the heel strap) now for 13 
months.  While I have not used them as a camp shoe yet, I wear them just 
about every day and especially enjoyed them when flying to Denver last 
summer, they were a snap getting on and off at security.  They are the 
most comfortable footwear I have ever worn.  One caveat, I have worn off 
the bottom tread and they are now dangerously "slippery when wet" on 
smooth surfaces and I will replace them shortly.

While I'm at it, a positive review for the Keen Newport H2 
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/1439636/c/3.html sandals that I've had for 
six months.  I have only day hiked in them but they are sure to replace 
my NB trail runners.

Steve

Rcalkins@worldbank.org wrote:
> I am a HUGE fan of crocks.  They are light weight, especially compared with my
> Chacos, and make great camp shoes, but more importantly, they provide an option
> if you find a need to hike in something other than your boots.  In a recent
> hike, when ill-fitting boots left a very painful blister, I switched to my crocs
> to see if I could hike in them.  Did 18.5 miles that day, without a hitch.  I'll
> never hike without them again!
> 
> Longhaul
>