[pct-l] Camp shoes

[Donna Saufley]

When hikers are here at Hiker Heaven for several days, they often wear Crocs
(or whatever other "camp" footwear they've brought) for the duration, or the
loaner sandals we provide.  It seems they are very anxious to get out of the
shoes they've been hiking in to give their feet a break -- especially if
those shoes have been giving them blisters or other issues.  

Personally, I hike in Chacos, which negates the need for any additional pair
of lounging shoes.  They are all purpose, rugged, and extremely comfortable.
They are especially good for fording (they don't slip or float like Crocs
do), and work just fine on snow, too.  I found them to be ideal in the
Sierras when large parts trail were submersed.

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Jeffrey Olson
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 7:42 AM
Cc: 'PCT'
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Camp shoes

I'm curious how many thru-hikers had much what is traditionally thought 
of as "camp time?" I know that some online journals talk about the herd 
and socializing around a fire (where I cringe - there is no need to 
build a fire EVER except in case of emergency or in a car campground). 
My experience is if I'm in camp I'm getting ready to lie down/sleep, 
sleeping, or packing up to hike.

Perhaps its part of learning on the trail - past experience is 
"camp-centered" hiking while thru-hiking teaches how to do 
"trail-centered" hiking. Just curious...

Jeff, just Jeff (once again, reminding you that's said out loud to the 
cadence of "Bond, James Bond." :-)

Brian Lewis wrote:
>
> Agreed on the (no need for) camp shoes. I think there are two to four 
> things that people want alternate footwear for:
>
> (1) To relax in at camp. Better: trail runners/tennis shoes are still 
> comfortable in camp, maybe loosen the laces
>
> (2) Stream crossings. Better: Cross in your regular shoes. Optionally 
> remove the liners for crossing (keep those dry), optionally add 
> neoprene socks for the crossing, optionally add goretex socks for 
> post-crossing to walk the shoes dry in.
>
> (3) To give your feet a break on the trail, walk in sandals or the 
> like for a while. Better: by staying away from heavy, non-breathable 
> boots you don’t need to do this so much. Take shoes off at breaks.
>
> (4) As a backup in case your shoes blow-out. Better: Field repair your 
> shoes if they do.
>
> Obviously the “better” comments above are opinions, certainly HYOH, etc.
>
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