> Anyway, I use Crocs now with waterproof socks if I have to. But they do not > offer ankle support. Good traction on wet rocks and logs but not wet grass. > Not really a substitute for Chotas because they function differently. > > But nice because VERY lightweight. Slippers for the outdoors. Crocks, or Holey Soles from MEC store almost fit the criteria - lightweight and instantly drying :-), - it has struck me recently that I could attach an elastic strap from old shorts at the back of these slippers, turning them into sandals: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp;jsessionid=CH1QRVHrKzSqrdg7e1 RgljOLRSD0zVlPnxgiLWwzp1u1rhmh5PUr!-2102182949!170918944!2003!7002?FOLDER%3C %3Efolder_id=676791&bmUID=1111995792990 . Not really for rocky and slippery portages, - they are exactly slippers, slip-in, slip-out. But Salomon Tech Amphib (on the same page in MEC) are very good too, and even though don't dry as fast as Holeys, but are quite acceptable for portages (back anckle support isn;t as stiff as in mountain boots, but it works). A lot of mesh, - but sole is very rugged and toes are protected. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Mar 27 2005 - 23:55:18 PST
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