I am on the prowl for a good light weight camp shoe. I have looked at Cros, Waldies, and Quarks and I was just curious if there were any other recommendations out there, other than Walmart flip flops. I am looking for something that doesn’t have that annoying toe seperator, I like to wear my socks with my camp shoes.
PS Are Quarks Unisex?
Thx
Big Slick
This is what I use for stream crossings and camp. They’re only 1.5 oz for the pair - you can’t beat that!
Sprint Aquatics Nylon Mesh Shoes.
bunchbery
An alternative is to select primary footwear that is comfortable to wear around camp and suitable for stream crossings. Then your camp shoes weigh zero! :tongue Running shoes and rugged sandals work well for many people, but not for folks with chronically weak ankles or heavy packs.
Eric
Bunchberry, I checked out the site and was all set to order a pair but I just couldn’t bring myself to pay $2.50 for mailing 1.5 oz. I know, that sounds cheap and I have probably spent a lot more on foolish things but it’s just the principle.
sleeveless
I agree with Eric. For many years I wore boots and carried either Tevas or wool socks that had a leather bottom (similar to a moccasin I suppose) or took a pair of those waterproof socks (using some pillow stuffing for padding sometimes) but this year I bought an inexpensive pair of Nike (of all brands) called ACG (All Conditions Gear) that are so padded, light and comfortable I didn’t need to switch shoes in camp so don’t take extras and so far they’ve held up but I don’t thru-hike. Hope you find what works for you.
Leslie
fork over the 1.99 for the big box store sandal and squeeze your sock in between you big toe and the next one. Your local truck stop may also have a variation. slippers are for the house!
Hugh Jass
I’ve been on the lookout for two years for a light pair of camp shoes/sport sandals and haven’t seen anything (even at Wallyworld) that really gets me. I might have to settle on Crocs, tho.
But I wear light trail shoes, and after 15-20 miles a day for days on end, especially if your feet are wet, NOTHING feels better than getting out of your hiking shoes and into a breezy pair of sandals. Good for your feet, too. I wish Chaco made something. :rolleyes
Cap’n