Preferred camp shoes?

BRL

BRL

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So, in my West Clear Creek solo thread I picked up a fair bit of crap for the Tom's Shoes/alpargatas that I use when I'm in camp. I get it.

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The grey wool socks with the thermal uw tucked in certainly don't help with the ballerina impressions.

But they weigh nothing, take zero space in a pack, and feel great to slip into after pounding my feet into hamburger all day on the trail in heavy boots.

Just curious if [a] anyone else uses camp shoes, and what shoes.
 
I wear the same steel toed work boots everyday 365 days a year(except when civil war reenacting then I'm wearing Brogans)

I only switch boots If i need a different color or I wear a pair out

My feet are awesome- they never complain, blister, ache, or sweat...
 
I'm waiting for the radler camp moc to become available from Timberland. They are made of canvas like material, and fold up in half and zip shut to minimize the space they take up...

But honestly, most of the time unless it's cooler weather, I go barefoot in camp.

JGON
 
Moccasins. Currently using a pair of washable ones from Timberland, but most of the time I prefer moose hide.
 
I'm going to try out crocs this summer. Compared to the tennis shoes that I used to carry, they weigh nothing at all.
 
Here in my part of the world in the tropics, these are almost standard; from mountain trails to urban EDC (or is it EDW?)

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From an outdoors company called "Tribu" (tribe) and the designers are mountaineers and outdoorsmen. I'm wearing mine as I type.

From another company with a similar design "Sandugo" (One Blood).

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They weigh a ton, but if I'm not wearing them, I'm packing my Chaco sandles. They really let my feet breath and have grown comfortable with extended use. During the summer, I really have to go to more open and lighter footwear.

ROCK6
 
Interesting that some of you use sandals. I used to bring flipflops but got tired of getting little twigs and crispy dead leaves under my feet.
 
Been doing Chaco's for about 12 years. My first pair are still going but after 10 years I had to get a second pair. I've backpacked in them, through a desert canyon. We had to cross a river about 7 times within just a few miles.
Sure dirt, rocks, and cactus were a constant issue, but they are sturdy enough to keep my feet stable.

I'll say that my first pair were USA made, and lasted through all kinds of use and abuse. My second pair, from China, cost the same but are wearing out faster than the first pair. I like the way they fit, but hate that they are from China, use sheaper materials, and cost the same, such BS.
 
since I've gone to lightweight trail runners for backpacking I don't pack camp shoes anymore :)

Mors looks pretty comfy there :D
 
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