>From: Dan Hagen <dan_at_hagen.net> >I couldn't agree more. I really wanted to like my Tevas, but they just >don't provide much protection. Getting gravel and shell fragments >between my foot and the sandal is the worst problem. I just don't >understand why people prefer these things to the many superior >alternatives. Even though I'm a Pacific Northwest paddler, and therefore an "Aquashoe" kinda guy (I need the ankle support and oyster protection), I can see at least one pontential advantage to sandals: your feet get to "breath" a lot more. I find on longer trips I am very prone to Athlete's Foot (which seems unfair, since I hardly have an Athlete's body:-) I have to be careful to remove my soggy Aquashoes at lunch and whenever I'm off the water for the day, and walk around barefoot to expose my toes to air and sunlight for at least an hour a day. Philip Torrens N49°16' W123°06' *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> > Even though I'm a Pacific Northwest paddler, and therefore an "Aquashoe" I layer my feet - Chaco sandals, fleece socks, neoprene booties, and Sealskin socks - mix and match! Andree Hurley Viewit Dot Com - ICQ# 27469637 Web Sites for Specialty Businesses - http://www.viewit.com/ On Water Sports - http://www.onwatersports.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Just to add my $.02 to this already massive thread. Before spending the "big bucks" on a fancy pair of Tevas, make sure your feet are comfortable in your boat with sandals. My feet fall asleep (pins and needles) in the boat when in something as stiff in a sandal. In good weather, I generally wear an old pair of low-cut diving shoes with a very flexible sole. The sole looks like a sneaker, but is flexible to fit into diving fins. In winter, it is multiple layers under the drysuit bootie, then neo booties, then if I have to walk, I wear sandals over everything, but last them under my shockcords once I am in the boat. Actually, I know several people who wear sandals until they get in to their boats, then strap 'em to the deck and paddle barefoot. -Patrick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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