Re: [Paddlewise] Footwear

From: Steven W. Jarvis <sjarvis_at_dicksonstreet.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 11:42:10 -0600
> What are the various sandals in use out there for land and water use.
> Please give reason for your enthusiasm. I am looking for brand names,
> how they wear, how long they wear, etc.

I absolutely *LOVE* my Chaco sandals. They're a little pricey (~$70), but
they're worth it (and more!) to me. There are no buckles or velcro. It
tightens or loosens by a buckle (slidelock? I don't know what it's called,
but it's the same thing that's on shoulder straps on a backpack). The
webbing straps run under the footbed and slide through, so it's all
infinitely adjustable (great if you have weird feet). They have Vibram soles
laminated to the rubber/foam/whatever footbed and can be resoled. They also
come in different shapes/widths. Mine (the "Elan" model) is made for wider
feet. I have feet that are nearly round: 9EEEE and a really high instep.
These sandals fit me like a glove (err, a sock, I guess). Worth their weight
in gold.

Cheers,

Steve


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Steven Jarvis
sjarvis_at_dicksonstreet.com
Fayetteville, Arkansas USA
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