Re: [Paddlewise] Footwear

Stan,

I am a sandal man through and through.  I wear them from late Spring to
early Fall both for paddling and for getting around in general, even
light hiking.

My experience has been with Tevas, Alps, and Chacos and, earlier, with a
fine brand of sandal (forget its name) that went out of operation in the
late 1980s.  The best of the lot from my point of view are the Alps, now
made by Teva (which acquired the company a few years ago) and the
Chacos.

For years I swore by the Alps.  They fit tight because they don't use
velcro and have multi-straps.  There traction was excellent. I have
probably gone through about 7 pairs.  But two years ago I got a heel
spur and found that the only thing that worked are the Chacos, Z
straps.  The footbed is the next best thing to an orthotic device.  Even
my foot doctor commented favorably on them when I showed him what I was
wearing when not in orthotics.  My heel spur has gone away (cortisone
shots, ultrasound, and orthotics); if it weren't for the Chacos also
helping, I am not certain how I would have done.

ralph diaz

Stan Heeres wrote:
> 
> We are about to embark on a season of canoeing, canoe camping and river
> (not whitewater) kayaking.
> 
> After looking through many magazines and photographs, it seems most
> people wear sandals. That is my first thought also, mostly because of
> the land and water usage.
> 
> My question is this:
> 
> 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.
> 
> Stan Heeres
> 
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