[pct-l] Hiking in sandals

[Lisa Peru]

Just completed my thru in Teve Tirra sandals. I used them 450 miles each pair, and wore boots a total of three days. The issues I had were dry cracked callus (moisturizer and socks at night) and kicking sticks (pay attention). I even did the Sierras and Goat Rocks snowfields in them, no real problems. Rainy days were not an issue this year, but the two rain days I hiked in sandals were fine. I also loved fording streams, which is usually a chore. I was usually able to shake small bits of debris out without breaking pace. 

I didn't have to buy or carry gaiters, insoles, or more than one pair of socks to walk on. I did add a small tin of Bag Balm.

Peru

PS sounds like your feet might be wider than your shoes accommodate. Find a good store and get resized?

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On Oct 5, 2012, at 12:14 PM, Miekke <rayvenwahine at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi list!
> I regularly get blisters on my inner left heel area. Last weekend one started forming on the right side too, and as an additional bonus I also had blisters starting up on the inner balls of both feet. Obviously, I need to have a pro help me figure out what's up with that, but I'm also thinking about trying sandals because mostly those hot spot areas will not be covered if I'm in sandals. I also like the idea of not having to empty my shoes out all the time.
> So, for those of you who have hiked in sandals, what are the pros & cons, and what make/model/etc do you recommend?
> Thanks for the input!
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