[pct-l] crocs or...?

[Scott Williams]

Most folks find that crossing rivers and creeks is so frequent in the High
Sierra, that walking in wet shoes and boots is preferable to the loss of
time on trail changing in and out of footwear.  And I agree with Jackass
about not wanting to be in crocs on some of those deep and dangerous
crossings.  Don't underestimate the danger.  13 people died last year
crossing streams and going over waterfalls in Yosemite alone.  It was a
high snow year, but every year folks are killed in the waters of the High
Sierra.  That being said, most of us wanted our best and most reliable
shoes, the ones with the best tread, when crossing those streams.  For many
of us, the streams of the High Sierra in 2010 were the single most
dangerous aspect of the whole PCT experience that summer.  If you want
Crocs for camp shoes they're great, and Amoeba has thru hiked the AT twice
in them, and long portions of the PCT as well, but in my opinion they would
endanger you on serious river and stream crossing.

Shroomer

On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 9:24 PM, Jason M. <jmmoores1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> hmmm, I wouldn't want to cross Sierra rivers in crocs. I'd be worried that
> the force of the water would tear them from my feet. I'm sure other are
> fine with it. A light water sandal may be a better option and more
> versatile.
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> Jackass
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> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 6:50 PM, <aslive at charter.net> wrote:
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> > Anyone know of an inexpensive source for crocs?  My quick review of the
> > Internet places them at about $35 which seems higher than I remember
> > from last year.  Perhaps people are hiking with something different this
> > year?  I need something as my feet won't allow me to wear trail runners,
> > and so I need to change out of my boots at creek crossings and into
> > something light weight that, like the crocs, allow the water to pass
> > through the shoe and not be ripped off my feet.  Although the strap tore
> > off my last year's pair.
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