[philmont] Croc's shoes for Philmont.

From: Daniel Preston <prestonar@bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri Feb 16 2007 - 14:37:44 CST

Andre,

The shoes are labeled "Sand N Sun". They weigh 14 oz. for the pair.
They have a sole with an upper that is part mesh, part nylon and
because they have laces, you can get a good tight fit with them. I
have attached a photo. They are the lightest and the cheapest camp
shoes I have found.

Dan Preston

On Feb 9, 2007, at 8:58 AM, Andre Houser wrote:

> Dan
>  
> Can you give info on the brand name etc. of the walmart shoe?
>  
> thanks
>  
> Andre Houser
>
> Daniel Preston <prestonar@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>> I was going to take Crocs but found a lighter camp shoe, recommended
>> by
>> some AT hikers who are always looking for ways to cut ounces. It is a
>> water shoe sold at Wal-Mart for about $8. They lace-up for a secure
>> fit and weigh next to nothing.
>>
>> Dan Preston
>> Louisville, KY
>> Philmont '70, '72, '02, '06
>> On Feb 9, 2007, at 8:15 AM, Jerry Thompson wrote:
>>
Dan Preston
Preston Associates Architects
Received on Fri Feb 16 13:46:35 2007

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