Re: [Paddlewise] Footwear

In addition to Dave's excellent advice, I want to point out the risk of
the sandle catching on the footpegs.  I quit wearing my Tevas to paddle
in when that happened to me.

Joan

On Mon, 14 Feb 2000 11:32:42 -0900 David Seng <David_at_wainet.com> writes:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stan Heeres [mailto:sheeres_at_net-link.net]
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
>  Sandals are one step up from going barefoot.  They can be very 
> comfortable
> and convenient to wear when in "amphibious" mode, but the don't 
> really offer
> a lot of protection from the elements (cold) or the hard stuff - 
> rocks,
> sticks, claws and teeth.
> There have been times when small pieces of gravel have lodged 
> between the
> sole of my foot and the footbed of my Tevas.  OUCH.  I've stubbed 
> and cut
> toes while both barefoot and sandaled.  Sandals are safer than going
> barefoot, but not much.
>   All of which leads to my thought that my feet deserve to be 
> protected -
> and, at least where I live, boots seem to offer the best protection. 
>  A
> medium weight wet shoe (like the NRS ATB) does admirable duty when 
> on the
> water and a pair of medium weight hikers take care of shore-bound 
> tasks.  My
> Tevas are great for kicking around town (especially with a pair of 
> high
> fashion fleece socks<grin>), but I don't wear them "in the bush".
>   Any injury outdoors, away from the convenience of quick, 
> professional
> medical attention, is something to be avoided.  Don't just follow 
> the
> example of pictures that you see in various paddling magazines to 
> make your
> paddling footwear choices - evaluate your environment, climate, 
> planned
> activities, and the myriad possibilities for "unplanned adventures" 
> (ie.
> emergencies).
> 
> Dave Seng
> Juneau, Alaska
> 
> 
> 
>   
>   
>
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