Comments on: It’s a Croc – Ultralight Water Shoes An “Optional” Essential

By: Dan A

Dan A — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:39:02 +0000

I’m planning a thru-hike of the PCT and trying to decide what to bring as a stream crossing and camp shoe.
I have a $6 pair of water shoes that are great for both, but they’re very heavy at 17 oz. I’ll think I’ll either find a lighter pair of water shoes or get the Teva hurricane, which is about 8oz.

I have the Vibram 5 fingers and thought about bringing those, but they’re tight and don’t breath well on the bottom, and I like my feet to air out as much as possible. Plus stream crossings are an opportunity to wash my feet, which wouldn’t happen with the 5 fingers. They are great for running though, and it is tempting to bring them so I can hike part of the way with them.

By: Brian Toro

Brian Toro — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:56:06 +0000

I Love my Vibram Five Fingers, water shoes and double as really awesome rock climbers. The soles are like super glue on rocks.

I got mine for $70 with free shipping, just by huntin for coupons from outdoor retailers that carry the Vibram brand.

Really, I do love them. A lot.

By: Joe Marfice

Joe Marfice — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:39:09 +0000

The knockoffs of Crocs can weigh about 2oz apiece – saving 10 oz overall! Plus, you end up saving about $10 on them, too.

Got mine from a “dollar store”. They’re uberlight, and the soles will wear through quickly, but at $2/pair, when I only use them for crossings & padding around camp…

By: OSG

OSG — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:22:26 +0000

i have the off-roads (1 lb)…they have a little more grip, toe cap and an adjustable strap. they make great water crossing shoes and camp shoes.