Anyone try/touch/fondle Mion pen shell clogs? I saw them advertised in Paddler magazine today. I like the comfort of my Crocs but for a water shoe I am less than pleased as to how they slip on smooth wet surfaces. The description of the sole material was pretty interesting. http://www.mionfootwear.com/products/mens_pen_shell_clog.jsp Jim et al *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Jan 5, 2008 4:56 PM, James Farrelly <JFarrelly5_at_comcast.net> wrote: > Anyone try/touch/fondle Mion pen shell clogs? I saw them advertised > in Paddler magazine today. I like the comfort of my Crocs but for a > water shoe I am less than pleased as to how they slip on smooth wet > surfaces. The description of the sole material was pretty interesting. > > http://www.mionfootwear.com/products/mens_pen_shell_clog.jsp > According to their web page there is no store within 50 miles that sells these. My cunning plan worked!!! A yuppie free zone!!! Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I do not have first hand experience It looks like they would not drain water out well or quickly. One thing I like about my Crocs is the large number of drain holes (INCLUDING one at the heel which many water shoes do not have and therefore these other models (including some sandals) do not drain when I am sitting in my kayak) 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. Of course they would presumably be better in minimizing the small gravel in the shoe problem that Crocs and sandals have. I have not had traction problems with my Crocs until the tread wears away. Then they are like ice skates on wet surfaces. Surprisingly dangerous in this condition because when new this is not much of a problem so you are not expecting it. They will slip on wet tiled surfaces when new as most shoes will but I do not have a problem in the wild (until they are old and treadless) Since I do not like throwing them out I have had success putting Shoe Goo on the bottom of old Crocs to restore a tread pattern. This works for me. If I buy a new Croc, I tend to favor the one with the aggressive tread design to postpone the day that they turn into ice skates. > I like the comfort of my Crocs but for a > water shoe I am less than pleased as to how they slip on smooth wet > surfaces. The description of the sole material was pretty interesting. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Wow! I didn't think it was possible, but someone has designed something even uglier than Crocs. That is an accomplishment worthy of note. On Jan 5, 2008, at 7:56 PM, James Farrelly wrote: > > http://www.mionfootwear.com/products/mens_pen_shell_clog.jsp > > Nick Schade Guillemot Kayaks 824 Thompson St Glastonbury, CT 06033 USA Ph/Fx: (860) 659-8847 http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I'll stick with my ALPS. They remain the best for kayak, WW rafting and all around wear. Teva didn't do them right when they bought the rights to the line. Oh well progress. john Santa Rosa James Farrelly <JFarrelly5_at_comcast.net> wrote: Anyone try/touch/fondle Mion pen shell clogs? I saw them advertised in Paddler magazine today. I like the comfort of my Crocs but for a water shoe I am less than pleased as to how they slip on smooth wet surfaces. The description of the sole material was pretty interesting. http://www.mionfootwear.com/products/mens_pen_shell_clog.jsp Jim et al --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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