Sandels

[LEGION 12]

Gonna go ahead and get the Teva Hurricanes post pics when they get here found them for a good price. I really like those Chacos though when i get the extra cash gonna pick some up. Thanks everybody never heard a lot of the sandals you guys posted best pair i ever had were Shakas made in South Africa don't make them anymore though. Rich

 

[MrApple]

You should take a trip to REI and take a look at their sandals. They can at least accurately measure your feet and give you a good idea of what kind of sandals you really want. Afterwards, take a look for the brand and size you want on Amazon. I have worn Tevas for years and have just recently given Chacos a try. So far, I am very happy with them.

 

[jackknife]

Just got back from a vacation in Key West, and I lived in my Teva's. My Keens were worn for the trip down via airline, but once in the Key, the Teva's took over. The make a better wet condition sandal, and I was in the water a lot. Plus it thunder stormed every afternoon about wish, and the Teva's were better wading through puddles. They dry out faster than the Keens that I love for general use. Plus it got really hot there, and the more open design of the Teva's were more comfortable.

 

[Scott Free]

More about my Chacos...

Mine are the Z2. At least with this particular style, you can keep the ankle strap quite loose and the over-the-foot and toe straps will hold the sandal tight enough against the foot for sidewalks or a trip to the mall. They are very comfortable when worn this way. I only tighten the ankle straps on mine for outdoor play.

 

[blt-2-drg]

If you can, go to REI, they have the best return policy I've ever seen. I have a pair of Keens, these. They are extremely comfortable, I'm pretty big, with diabetes and neuropathy in my feet. Comfortable, wide. Very shock resistant.

Another vote for these. My wife and i have been wearing them for about a year now with no complaints.

 

[LEGION 12]

Just got back from a vacation in Key West, and I lived in my Teva's. My Keens were worn for the trip down via airline, but once in the Key, the Teva's took over. The make a better wet condition sandal, and I was in the water a lot. Plus it thunder stormed every afternoon about wish, and the Teva's were better wading through puddles. They dry out faster than the Keens that I love for general use. Plus it got really hot there, and the more open design of the Teva's were more comfortable.

I agree with you I've owned closed toe sandals before i got my Tevas unless i am climbing around on rocks i like as little as possible material on my feet especially with as hot as it's been this summer have a pair of Garmons for climbing.

 

[gdwtvb]

I happened by REI a couple weeks ago and looked at the Chacos, mainly because of this thread. I have long worn Birkenstocks, but as my current pair is nearing five years old I was interested ot see what else is available. I was surpriesed to see a pair of Chaco's in my size, (15) and they were on the clearance rack to boot. (about $80) They are the Updraft 2 model. I wore them out of the store and haven't much worn anything else when I'm not at work since. Very comfortable even in the woods plus much less slippage like I always got when my Birks were wet. So far I'm sold. The sole looks just as robust as my work boots, so I expect this pair to last quite awhile.

Thanks to the OP for making this thread, I thank you from the bottom of my feet.

Grizz