[pct-l] Trail Sandals (was cracked feet)

[Steel-Eye]

Good evening, Lindy,

In trail sandals, the most important consideration for me is the shape of 
the footbed, which is the molded area the foot rests upon.  I need support 
for my arches, as do most people, and it is difficult to use a removable 
supports in sandals whether they are long, short, or are integral such as 
SuperFeet.  The molded sandal footbed that suits me best is in the Chaco Z1 
or Z2.  Maybe other Chacos have the same footbed but I've only tried those 
two.

The next consideration for me is the strap arrangement, i.e. the size, 
location, routing, and adjustment.  Again, I like the Chaco's the best, but 
that is an individual feel thing.

Finally, I look for a good, durable trail tread on the bottoms.  The Chacos 
have Vibram soles, and can be re-treaded when worn.  Probably other brands 
have the same or similar features, but I've only used Chaco and Teva.

Steel-Eye

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "lindy of the shire" <lindornea at gmail.com>
To: <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] cracked feet


> what kind of sandals did you wear :)
> any recommendations for what to look for in trail sandals?
>
> thanks
> Lindy the newbie
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