[philmont] Crocs shoes for Philmont.

Have got agree with most of Pete's comments. I am well aware of stepping on
rocks with a flimsy sole - water shoes among them. But I will tell you,
Crocs do have a rather substantial sole, thick enough to guard against most
of the rocky stuff at Philmont. Main problem with them, as with any
sandal/clog-type shoe, is the occasional rock/pebble that sneaks inside the
shoe from the side. And yes, some of the Crocs colors are hideous. You
gotta just get over that. That's what makes them cool!

Julian Love
Charlotte, NC

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Pete Swiggum" <Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 07:41:35 -0800

I would not suggest bringing camp shoes to Philmont that are too lightweight
and flimsy (i.e. aqua sox, running shoes sans the cleats, etc.) Philmont is
a rocky place. Walking around in aqua sox or the like are not much better
than bare feet, in my opinion.

To me, the Keens were the ultimate camp shoe. They weigh next to nothing
and have a decent sole, protect one's toes from rocks and, most importantly,
if you really HAD to wear them as an alternative to your hiking boots, you
could do it. I wouldn't want to hike at Philmont wearing aqua sox for all
the trail mix in New Mexico. I would put those hideous Crocs in the same
category.

Just my two cents, of course.

Pete Swiggum
Advisor - Crew 9404
Green Bay, WI
Philmont 2005

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