High quality sandals/ shoes

c943 · 12-12-2005

Again its time to talk sandals.
The list for a perfect pair...
light
rugged grip for hiking.
tight fit to ensure stability.
FAST DRYING -cause they will get wet.
fast draining so they dont stay heavy after getting wet. Toe protection. These are my needs, have the manufacturuers been listening?
My last pair of teva wraptors now smell too bad, so I need new ones.
The short list of ones that fit all or most of my requirements.

Teva rydecker
salomon techamphibian
keen boulder
or any others that have treated you well. I would like another pair or wraptors 1 or 2 but they seem tough to find.

**james** · 12-12-2005

this one was just covered last season, wasn't it? I believe there are a few threads already existing with lots of testimonials.

c943 · 12-12-2005

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Originally Posted by james

this one was just covered last season, wasn't it? I believe there are a few threads already existing with lots of testimonials.

Yes it was, however that was last year and there are new models ,and the choice I made previously is now discontinued...so I am hoping some here have those models I listed....or a pair of lightly used teva wraptors size 9.5....

bigdave · 12-12-2005

can the thread be updated? or this one linked to it? or merged together?

Sol · 12-12-2005

Last spring, I took a pair of Keen hiking sandals (stretch straps, Teva flipflops (the thin ones), a pair of Keen flipflops with the toe protector and some plain zori sandals. I was in Playa for six weeks. Also, I am shoe crazy. I really like the Keen sandals for walking around ruins etc. This shoe has nice traction and dries fast. They were great for climbing the main pyramid at Chichen Itza. The only problem with them is that if your feet have the tendency to swell like mine do, you will be miserable. If not, then these are great sandals. The toe protection is great expecially if you are wading in rocky areas.

The Keen flipflops were a painful experience; they are not good for walking. I got blisters on the bottoms of my feet. I wore out the Teva's. On that trip, I missed my Chaco sandals. The straps are adjustable; this is a great feature for when my feet become inflated. In May, when I return to PdC, I'll take a pair of Chacos and some flip flops.

c943 · 12-12-2005

havent looked at the chacos ...yet

Sol · 12-12-2005

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Originally Posted by c943

havent looked at the chacos ...yet

I really like them. They have a great non-slip sole and the straps are very comfortable. The only drawback is that they do not have toe protectors. When I got back from Playa, I purchased a pair of Chaco flip flops. Those are very nice. Happy shopping!

Beachnutt · 12-12-2005

Quarks toe ring sandels. Wore them all week last may. Godo for walking and in the water. Find them on QVC.

Seakony · 12-12-2005

The ones from Walmart work fine for me....and I can spend the saved money on drinks.

FrankT · 12-12-2005

Chaco's and Reebok's

Frank

Mark H in MN · 12-12-2005

I love my Chacos but I wore them too much around sand in Playa last winter. The sand wore through my skin under the toe straps. Ouch. I won't wear them much around sand anymore. Mine were old model Z/2.

--Mark

TXS · 12-12-2005

I have a pair of Bite Sandals that are great for the water. Great traction, comfortable and dry out quickly. They run about $80 per pair but are well worth it.

Try www.biteshoes.com[url=http://www.biteshoes.com]

donquintana · 12-12-2005

Mephisto,from France!

FrankT · 12-12-2005

Mark

OUCH! That's why I have the Z1's. I have not had a problem with sand.

Frank

Sol · 12-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark H in MN

I love my Chacos but I wore them too much around sand in Playa last winter. The sand wore through my skin under the toe straps. Ouch. I won't wear them much around sand anymore. Mine were old model Z/2.

--Mark

OW! On sand, I'll go barefoot or wear flip flops.

12-12-2005	#1 (permalink)
c943 life=playa Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 956	High quality sandals/ shoes Again its time to talk sandals. The list for a perfect pair... light rugged grip for hiking. tight fit to ensure stability. FAST DRYING -cause they will get wet. fast draining so they dont stay heavy after getting wet. Toe protection. These are my needs, have the manufacturuers been listening? My last pair of teva wraptors now smell too bad, so I need new ones. The short list of ones that fit all or most of my requirements. Teva rydecker salomon techamphibian keen boulder or any others that have treated you well. I would like another pair or wraptors 1 or 2 but they seem tough to find.

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Sweden Posts: 12,278	this one was just covered last season, wasn't it? I believe there are a few threads already existing with lots of testimonials. __________________ Get your own signature countdown image!

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Sol añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 16,176	Sandals Last spring, I took a pair of Keen hiking sandals (stretch straps, Teva flipflops (the thin ones), a pair of Keen flipflops with the toe protector and some plain zori sandals. I was in Playa for six weeks. Also, I am shoe crazy. I really like the Keen sandals for walking around ruins etc. This shoe has nice traction and dries fast. They were great for climbing the main pyramid at Chichen Itza. The only problem with them is that if your feet have the tendency to swell like mine do, you will be miserable. If not, then these are great sandals. The toe protection is great expecially if you are wading in rocky areas. The Keen flipflops were a painful experience; they are not good for walking. I got blisters on the bottoms of my feet. I wore out the Teva's. On that trip, I missed my Chaco sandals. The straps are adjustable; this is a great feature for when my feet become inflated. In May, when I return to PdC, I'll take a pair of Chacos and some flip flops.

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FrankT beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mendota Heights, MN Posts: 364	Chaco's and Reebok's Frank Last edited by FrankT; 12-12-2005 at 03:20 PM..

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Mark H in MN ruined Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Paul area Posts: 98	I love my Chacos but I wore them too much around sand in Playa last winter. The sand wore through my skin under the toe straps. Ouch. I won't wear them much around sand anymore. Mine were old model Z/2. --Mark Last edited by Mark H in MN; 12-12-2005 at 03:39 PM..

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bigdave añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: short plane ride away from heaven on earth Posts: 2,693	can the thread be updated? or this one linked to it? or merged together?

12-12-2005	#6 (permalink)
c943 life=playa Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 956	havent looked at the chacos ...yet

12-12-2005	#8 (permalink)
Beachnutt añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 4,584	Quarks toe ring sandels. Wore them all week last may. Godo for walking and in the water. Find them on QVC.

12-12-2005	#9 (permalink)
Seakony añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 16,152	The ones from Walmart work fine for me....and I can spend the saved money on drinks.

12-12-2005	#12 (permalink)
TXS into ruins Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 74	I have a pair of Bite Sandals that are great for the water. Great traction, comfortable and dry out quickly. They run about $80 per pair but are well worth it. Try www.biteshoes.com[url=http://www.biteshoes.com]

12-12-2005	#13 (permalink)
donquintana lost on fifth Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 16	Mephisto,from France!

12-12-2005	#14 (permalink)
FrankT beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mendota Heights, MN Posts: 364	Mark OUCH! That's why I have the Z1's. I have not had a problem with sand. Frank

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