Re: [Paddlewise] Re: Re:Miōn Footwear aka really expensive Crocs

On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 19:39:14 -0800, "alex" <al.m_at_3web.net> said:
> > Crocs also drain quickly so as to
> > minimize water brought into the boat when getting in. The picture of
> > these other shoes suggest that they would not.
> 
> Well, those Crocs that I've seen, do have a hole at the heel, and a big
> one.... In fact, they don't have a back, - just a 3/4" wide strap behind
> the
> ankle (some models don't have this strap).  Good thing for draninage, but
> terrible for ankle support and heel protection when you need to jump over
> some slippery and sharp rocks. I've seen different models,  and they  all
> looked alike 

Crocs http://www.crocs.com is up to about 60 different models -
including an "all terrain" model, ones that look like LL Bean boots, and
even fake fur lined ones.  I know this because my wife bought a few of
the non-standard less ugly models last year.

Kirk
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  Kirk Olsen
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