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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 30, 2015 - 09:20am PT
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I wore the heck out of my Sportiva sandals, the sticky rubber was perfect for walk-offs.
I stumbled on these Sperry sandals, meant for boating. They look kinda weird, but the "thong strap" that lets you cinch the sandal onto your foot looks tight. I haven't tried 'em, but maybe these would also be good for longer walk-offs.
http://www.sperry.com/en/sea-kite-ultra-thong-sandal/11035M.html?dwvar_11035M_color=0216168
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Aug 30, 2015 - 09:37am PT
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Have someone resole a pair of teva originals with sticky rubber.. Saw a 60+ year old dude who could climb 5.11 with a pair. Flip flops always hurt my toe crack after a while.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Aug 30, 2015 - 09:48am PT
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I'll opt for my five fingers over approach sandals every time I need an approach shoe I have to take on the climb with me.
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Lorenzo
Trad climber
Portland Oregon
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Aug 30, 2015 - 09:50am PT
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The best were the old Alp sandals, which I believe came with C4 dot soles, which is still available.
http://fiveten.com/products/accessories-detail/4316-stealthr-c4-dot-kit-reg
I won a six-pack bet on the Susie A block once wearing those. Also did 40 miles in the Grand Canyon in 'em.
I still mourn the day that factory burned down. Teva bought production rights and then closed them down.
Anybody restarts production I'll buy the first pair.
This pair ( used ) is for sale on Etsey. Size 9
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Aug 30, 2015 - 09:54am PT
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What about sleeping pad huaraches? They're good for about 4 miles.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Aug 30, 2015 - 09:57am PT
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Lorenzo..Hmm I wonder if that is what I saw the guy climbing with.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Aug 30, 2015 - 10:04am PT
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They're heavy, and lack sticky rubber, but I'm a big fan of Chacos. They have served me well on approaches under fifth class.
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 30, 2015 - 10:37am PT
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Locker we had a "talk" online about resoling 5 Fingers, the sandal has to be easier than that.
Mr. Donini,
What do you wear for approach if you don't need to do a walk off, the 5 fingers as well? How about for longer, grueling trails?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Aug 30, 2015 - 10:54am PT
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For longer approaches where I won't be taking my shoes on the climb I wear Asolo approach shoes. I would never wear sandals for any kind of approach.
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 30, 2015 - 11:05am PT
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Thanks for the replies. I think you do awesome work, Locker.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Aug 30, 2015 - 11:15am PT
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Hey Locker... is there anything that will clean excess Barge cement off the outside of a shoe after glueing the sole back on? Wife sandal repair question.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Aug 30, 2015 - 11:38am PT
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I'm another 5 fingers fan, though I've walked off in chacos or real shoes a lot.
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 30, 2015 - 11:53am PT
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Locker,
will it slice off with a razor blade? I have never used Barge
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Spiny Norman
Social climber
Boring, Oregon
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Aug 30, 2015 - 11:53am PT
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I've got an old pal (mid-late 40s) who over the last few years did the PCT and AT >90% in Tevas. She's on the CDT now, going for the triple crown.
So yeah, I'd say you can cover terrain in sandals.
I've become a big fan of these: http://lunasandals.com
I like my old Chacos but they are HEAVY if used as approach or supplementary shoes: 740g/pr. for a pair of size 10's. My Luna's (one of the thinner/lighter models) are 270g/pr.
Comparison: my lightest trail running shoes (TNF Ultra Trail) are right in the middle: 530g/pr.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Aug 30, 2015 - 11:57am PT
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I never understood the "sandal" thing for climbing
They're too much extra weight, even for using them as camp shoes
And they're pointless for hiking
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Spiny Norman
Social climber
Boring, Oregon
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Aug 30, 2015 - 12:01pm PT
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I never understood the "sandal" thing for climbing
They're too much extra weight, even for using them as camp shoes
And they're pointless for hiking
See my post above. Triple crown >90% in Tevas says they're fine for hiking.
And if they're too heavy for use in camp…
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overwatch
climber
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Aug 30, 2015 - 12:35pm PT
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Ha! O.K.
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Aug 30, 2015 - 12:43pm PT
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I've done a few approach/descents in Tevas but always seem to get a pebble under my foot, then you have to stop and pull the Teva away from your foot and shake the pebble out, annoying.
Same problem using them as rafting shoes and you stub your toes when rafting. Great for kicking around in, not so good for their intended purpose.
Five fingers are great. No socks needed. Super light. Great for scrambling. Only drawback is they are kind of a pain to put on, as you have to spread your toes just right, but get easier as you learn how to do it.
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frog (the real frog)
Gym climber
San Diego
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Aug 30, 2015 - 05:36pm PT
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Last time I hiked to the top of Half Dome was in Tevas (spur of the moment) ... did have the gravel issue, but a toe tap or two shook 'em out ... 'course that's a good trail ... lighter than Chacos (which I also like) ...
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