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Post by bradmacmt on Aug 10, 2021 13:46:05 GMT -8
oldbill Some of my water crossing / camp footwear (I'm a size 10): The Amoji Garden Clogs are all over the map weight wise. The above are the lightest I ordered. Others were 11.89 oz's and 8.29 oz's - same size. I like these and they went on all my trips last year.
 These Torotto Water Shoes are as yet un-tried, but they look promising and have a sturdy sole.
 "Juncture" Women's Slides in XL... I like them. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2553889.m570.l1312&_nkw=juncture+slides&_sacat=0 My 15 year old Crocs, the heavier standard by which I judge the upstarts...
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Post by oldbill on Aug 10, 2021 15:04:33 GMT -8
Thanks for the ideas  Those Amoji's are certainly light. Not sure I'd trust in a significant fast stream crossing without some straps though. I have an identical design (manufacturer unknown) size 9 I can squeeze into but they're about 10 oz. My 9.5 Crocs (also a tight fit) are 12 oz. The water shoes look interesting, though not much to prevent a stubbed toe. |
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Post by bradmacmt on Aug 10, 2021 15:07:54 GMT -8
oldbill my Crocs are slip on with no holes or straps (I removed the straps when I got them)... I've crossed too many streams and rivers to count here in Montana in those. I've never lost a shoe on a water crossing, and the Amojis have been as good or better given the holes.
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Post by oldbill on Aug 10, 2021 16:00:30 GMT -8
bradmacmt Wouldn't have thought that. But the streams up in Montana can't be any worse than those in the Winds which is where I expect they'll get most use. Roaring Fk, Upper Bull Lake Ck, Dinwoody, ... So far, I've been lucky with lower water levels.
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Post by Hikerjer on Aug 21, 2021 9:23:31 GMT -8
I’m convinced that on some hikes you’re just going to get wet - feet or otherwise. The only solution that comes close to solving your dilemma, that I can offer, is to take lots of socks.
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Post by Coolkat on Sept 17, 2021 9:18:17 GMT -8
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Post by dayhiker on Sept 20, 2021 7:11:16 GMT -8
I was going to say galoshes I guess the advantage of yours is the better sole for traction and durability. I had a pair of non water proof boots once, the gal at the store worn me they were not. My next backpack was thru wet grass, my heavy socks were soaked. I thought not that unwaterproof!, not knowing wet grass is very hard for non waterproof boots.
If your idea doesn't work, I would say use waterproof boots on wetter (and cooler?) days. If the boots are waterproof you should only need to protect the socks from your sweating feet, if that.
You could try a plastic bag, and if they work maybe get vapor barrier socks. I use them in winter on overnights. I wanted to put them inside and outside my socks but that is too much volume so . . .
Streams, if I just have one crossing, I just take my socks off and pull the insoles. With thick socks the little moisture isn't noticeable, and if it is warm enough everything dries. I have used water shoes on a hike in a Utah river with wet suit type socks - they got allot of sand in them, even on hikes back in the PNW so I haven't used them much elsewhere, they were great for Utah.
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Post by Coolkat on Oct 4, 2021 11:40:14 GMT -8
Just thought I'd do a follow up with my crazy looking idea above. I had a friend suggest using rubber bands to keep it in place. Rubber bands do work decently (but not perfectly) depending on how you put them on. Just a normal once around doesn't work very well at all. However, if you twist and cross a single rubber band across the toe it works fairly well but because of (the way I walk I'm sure adds to the issue) constant pressure on the toe it eventually slides up and over the top. And doesn't work much at all on the heal.
The wire & fishing swivels do a better job at keeping it on the heal but I need to find a way to make it tighter. Same for the toe as it also eventually slides up and over the top of the toe.
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Those Amoji's are certainly light. Not sure I'd trust in a significant fast stream crossing without some straps though. I have an identical design (manufacturer unknown) size 9 I can squeeze into but they're about 10 oz. My 9.5 Crocs (also a tight fit) are 12 oz. The water shoes look interesting, though not much to prevent a stubbed toe. 
