Re: [Paddlewise] In defense of sandals

Well, Ralph, there I was lurking and not even daring to open my "mouth" ( a 
miracle, indeed, I admit) while everyone was trashing my Tevas sandals.  I 
was glad for your support, and noted that it must be a slow day in the big 
city from the length of your post (didn't even try to snip from it).

OK, so they're not the safest and I did have to extricate my foot from it and 
then dig down in the mud for the sandal over the Long Key weekend, but they 
are so much cooler.  I also use the ones from the local K-Marts ($8) - I can 
afford to lose them.  (I got the Tevas on close-out).  And when I'm paddling 
a SOT I can just flip the leggies over the sides and soak my feet - gets rid 
of the sand and pebbles, too.

I ordered a pair of ankle-high Vasque shoes that looked great in the catalog, 
but returned them because I could tell they would be slipping off in between 
rocks and mud and stuff.

I recently bought some sandals that have a whole bunch of straps - unisex 
styles from Target.  They were $15 and I really like them.  They have 
adjustable straps and little Fastex buckles.

Sandy Kramer
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