I used Teva knockoffs purchased from K-Mart for the JMT. They weigh 8 oz., cost $6.00, and worked fine for fording streams and hanging out in camp. I wouldn't hike up a granite slab in them, but otherwise they work great. Lynn JMT '97 hopeful TYT '2000 * From the Pacific Crest Trail Email List | http://www.backcountry.net * ==============================================================================