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Eh? I saw some people getting around pretty well in galoshes when it got muddy last year. I saw the croc thread, but I'm thinking those are for the ladies. Plus, they have holes, which is not good for the mud in the toes situation.
Last year I stopped at Wallmart and got a black pair, not as pretty as these, for the festival. They were great for the mud and water. I got some thicker socks for them since there is no padding or support for them. They were great for a couple of hours, but after that my feet were aching. I will bring them along just in case this year, but I did buy a pair of crocs too. You have to be prepared for any event if you have the room to bring extra.
In the past I've been big on keeping the feet clean & dry (knee high boots and all), but I'm wondering if I'm going to bother doing it this year. Might just go w/ the Tevas and use the anti-fungal powder for a month afterward.
Post by futurecowboy on May 12, 2006 8:30:40 GMT -5
An old pair of sneakers you don't care about work fine. But if it's truly muddy (a la Sat-Sun '04), then plan on having a sneaker full of mud, possibly followed by mild trenchfoot.
Waterproof full-leather hiking boots are always great for mud/water. I always wear boots when camping, unless I'm taking a shower. But I really need the ankle support that a boot provides.
Add synthetic-blend wool socks and your feet stay dry, with no blisters and no aching feet from hiking in a rubber boot with no arch support.
Post by Lucid Interval on May 12, 2006 13:45:54 GMT -5
skankinitslow said:
how do your feet stay dry in wool socks in a rubber boot in 90+ weather
The trick is to have waterproof/breathable shoes(gore-tex or imitation) with lightweight wool or synthetic/wool socks... The socks will soak up moisture from your feet and your shoes will air them out, even if they're soaked... Cheap rubber boots are going to be horribly uncomfortable, especially if you pick them up at wally world right before you go and dont even break them in... I wear my sandals and if i end up with swampfoot i just throw on my smartwool socks next time i get back to camp and in an hour or two of chillin around my feet are dry again and ready to go...
ok. i'm not a sandal person. i don't think i've ever owned a pair of sandals before, but i was thinking sandals for the roo would be a good idea. so i bought a pair of chacos today. after wearing them around my apt for an hour or two my feet started hurting.
do they just need to be broken in? do my feet need to adjust to sandal wearing? i'm contemplating returning them cause i can't take a weekend on my feet with these like this.
ok. i'm not a sandal person. i don't think i've ever owned a pair of sandals before, but i was thinking sandals for the roo would be a good idea. so i bought a pair of chacos today. after wearing them around my apt for an hour or two my feet started hurting.
do they just need to be broken in? do my feet need to adjust to sandal wearing? i'm contemplating returning them cause i can't take a weekend on my feet with these like this.
Rob, is it the bumps on the Chacos that are bothering your feet or the straps?
ok. i'm not a sandal person. i don't think i've ever owned a pair of sandals before, but i was thinking sandals for the roo would be a good idea. so i bought a pair of chacos today. after wearing them around my apt for an hour or two my feet started hurting.
do they just need to be broken in? do my feet need to adjust to sandal wearing? i'm contemplating returning them cause i can't take a weekend on my feet with these like this.
Rob, is it the bumps on the Chacos that are bothering your feet or the straps?
it's not the straps. after i adjusted them to be a little loose, they were fine. the bumps were irritating the big toe on one foot a little, but i can imagine that after getting used to it it would be fine.
no, i'm talking more of a pain that you'd get in your feet after being on them all day, only this happened in a much shorter time.
Post by crazykittensmile on May 13, 2006 20:37:04 GMT -5
scottr29 said:
ticktrix said:
Rob, is it the bumps on the Chacos that are bothering your feet or the straps?
it's not the straps. after i adjusted them to be a little loose, they were fine. the bumps were irritating the big toe on one foot a little, but i can imagine that after getting used to it it would be fine.
no, i'm talking more of a pain that you'd get in your feet after being on them all day, only this happened in a much shorter time.
the arches are very much defined on chaco sandals, i bought mine last night and am still trying to decide how much i like that about them
i know the feeling you're talking about, though. i had it when i tried on a wrong size, and a bit with the right size even
hope you bought them somewhere awesome like REI where you can take em back if they're not fitting right, even after you've worn them a bit
(also, what is "swampfoot"? for those of us who live where it barely ever rains! I'm a little scared about this term, it doesn't sound good at all)
Maybe it's because you've never worn sandals before and are used to having your foot supported by a sneaker or whatever, when i got my chacos it took a couple days to get mine right to where they felt good. I have no problems at all and i can walk in them all day. I would take them back if they are really hurting your feet and maybe try some tevas.
Post by crazykittensmile on May 13, 2006 22:54:25 GMT -5
michelle said:
Maybe it's because you've never worn sandals before and are used to having your foot supported by a sneaker or whatever, when i got my chacos it took a couple days to get mine right to where they felt good. I have no problems at all and i can walk in them all day. I would take them back if they are really hurting your feet and maybe try some tevas.
i wear sandals about 350 days out of the year, these are a bit different fit than other sandals
I'm wearing em as much as possible now to get a real feel for their comfort level. like you said i think they just take some getting used to.
Post by Lucid Interval on May 15, 2006 1:09:23 GMT -5
scottr29 said:
ok. i'm not a sandal person. i don't think i've ever owned a pair of sandals before, but i was thinking sandals for the roo would be a good idea. so i bought a pair of chacos today. after wearing them around my apt for an hour or two my feet started hurting.
do they just need to be broken in? do my feet need to adjust to sandal wearing? i'm contemplating returning them cause i can't take a weekend on my feet with these like this.
If you NEVER wear sandals like you say and dont go barefoot that often it will most definately take some getting used to... Your feet might have to calous and toughen up more cuz they're so used to socks... Plus brand new sandals are just like shoes they gotta be broken in to your foot shape and walking patterns...
Definately bringing the hiking boots this year. In 04 the mud was an issue for me. Then I went to Coventry with my boots on and I marched through anything and everything with no problems. If the boots handled Coventry I think they'll be able to handle whatever Roo throws my way. Maybe there won't be any mud this year(alarm rings and Danbird wakes up).
thanks, guys. i think all it's mostly getting used to sandal wearing and breaking in new ones, like lucid said. at least i've got about a month to get used to it.
one more ?. it seems like the front of my feet are sliding around a lot. would the model with the big toe strap help or is it just more personal preference? i got the open toed ones.
I have a pair with the toe strap; they keep my feet completely in place, and are my favorite shoes. If your feet are sliding around, you probably could use a toe strap.
Yes! Bring the big rubber boots. I wore them this weekend at a fest and they were very comfy. I don't think WalMart is a good place to buy them though. Sandals are good until it gets really sloppy. The moment you walk past the port-o-jons in 10" of mud and realize what you are probly standing in (overflow was a problem in '04), then you'll be happy you wore boots. Rope sandals are awesome! They break in quick, are only about $30, and stay on even in the sticky-sticky mud. They sell them in Centeroo. I have a pair from Nomadic State of Mind, some of the others are more cheaply made, and don't look as good.
Post by futurecowboy on May 26, 2006 9:59:41 GMT -5
I have a box of old shoes & sandals that I am always ready to sacrifice for 'roo. I think the port-o-jons were straight last year, and if the trend continues, they will only be BETTER maintained this year.