In a message dated 3/30/2005 10:03:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, cholst_at_bitstream.net writes: > Not sure how true this is, but a friend of mine who has paddled for years > with Tevas, claims they contribute to fallen arches. Duane wrote: I have fallen arches, and because of it, I need a sandal with good arch support, or else my arches, knees and lower back hurts. I used Teva sandals in the past, but their soles are made of EVA foam, which is nice and soft but quickly breaks down and wears out. For the last several years, I've used Chaco sandals, and their soles are made of a polyurethane, which isn't as soft as EVA, but they last much, much longer. Also, some of the Chaco models have excellent arch support, which is rarely found in a sport sandal. I agree with Duane that Chaco's can have better support than Teva's if you purchase the correct model. I think they raise the profile inside the cockpit too much for myself and the boats I choose to padedle so I stick with Teva's. I have returned from a paddling trip in Costa Rica where it was my only footwear for paddling and light hiking. Additionally, I have used the Teva for long beach and trail hikes in the tropics with no adverse effects. I have big flat tough feet and racked up probably 10 miles in them once on the trail. They offer zero snake protection, but then again the original poster was worried about BOWCA, not the tropics. I doubt that they contribute to fallen arches, for that information I'd consult a podiatrist. Rob G Sasquatch Lives! *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Mar 30 2005 - 10:44:27 PST
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