Sandals

"AndyP" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Oaf said:

Later on this year, I'm going travelling for a few months. I'll be
following the Summer (i.e. Southern Hemisphere) and am looking for
suitable footwear to take. As it'll be very hot in places, I was
looking at "walking sandals" as opposed to shoes and wondered whether
anyone had any suggestions or recommendations.

Teva Terra-Fis are highly regarded by a lot of people. My limited
experience of the 3 pairs of sandals I've had is that they are far more
secure and stable for walking over rough terrain than the others which
is surprising given the minimalist looking strapping. (They give you a
nice tan pattern too). Sadly, mine are now held together with gaffer
tape after not all that much wear so I'm looking to replace them. I
noticed that Blacks had some Karrimor sandals which seem to be a direct
copy of Terra-Fis for about half the price. Didn't try them on but thay
seem a little softer and bendier on picking them up. I like the look of
Source Gobis too from noticing them in an ad and plan to find a pair of
those to try on sometime soon. I'd be happy to try another pair of
Terra-Fis in the hope that they'll last a bit longer this time.

I've also got some Terra-Fis. I bought them half price in Blacks 2-3 years
ago (deal due to them being last year's colours). I've not worn them a huge
amount, but have done 15km walks in them and worn them for 8 hours no stop.
No sign of the wear problems reported. Greatest sandals have owned.

I don't think I would take them as my sole (sorry!) footwear though.

Have fun,
Paul

Graham C said:

Used to wear Teva's but the velcro gave up after a few years.

Source some new velcro, take it and them to your local cobbler and have
him apply the new while you wait for a couple of quid.

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Went to
a local shop lookin for a replacement and was informed that they'd
stopped selling them as the quality went through the floor when
manufacturing moved from USA to Far East. Later met a friend who'd
just bought a replacement pair and confirmed that they weren' t up to
the expected standard.

Mine continue to be fine, and the Terra Fi has actually become one of
those rare breeds where the "improvements" actually don't bugger up the
product (the sole unit has been consistently improved and is very
good). Though I wish the same could be said of the Sidewalk leather
sandals I wear at work.

Pete.
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Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK
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"Oaf" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hello,

Later on this year, I'm going travelling for a few months. I'll be
following the Summer (i.e. Southern Hemisphere) and am looking for
suitable footwear to take. As it'll be very hot in places, I was
looking at "walking sandals" as opposed to shoes and wondered whether
anyone had any suggestions or recommendations. As I'm travelling light,
they'll be my only footwear, so will be used all day, every day. Hence,
I'm looking for something tough and resilient, especially as I'll be
doing a fair amount of rugged terrain walking. Also, they'll need to be
able to survive the odd paddle in the sea occasionally. :-)

My local shop has some Brashers in stock, recommended by the assistant,
and I also spotted some curious sandal/trainer hybrid-type things made
by Keen in a local town over the weekend, but haven't tried anything
specific yet.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Oaf

Been using Teva Raptors for three years. One of my best buys. Used in Egypt,
Jordan (great in Petra on the walks),
European Alps (but not above snow level), Lakes, Dales, Derbyshire, Wales.

Mike Mason

AndyP said:

I was

Quoted message said:

looking at "walking sandals" as opposed to shoes and wondered whether
anyone had any suggestions or recommendations.

Teva Terra-Fis are highly regarded by a lot of people. My limited
experience of the 3 pairs of sandals I've had is that they are far more
secure and stable for walking over rough terrain than the others which
is surprising given the minimalist looking strapping.

I have Teva Terra Fis and find them very comfy. They took a few days
to get used to as they have a high instep and my last sandals
(Merrells) had a flatter footbed. My Merrells did not wear out, and I
still have them, but they always felt uncomfortable where the strap
rubbed on my little toes. I get no rubbing with the Tevas and, as
already mentioned, have a tanned rectangle on each foot!

I used my Tevas for at least 5 or 6 days walking during my recent
Scottish coast-to-coast. I find they are not suitable for scree/small
pebbles as the stones keep getting stuck under the foot. I also felt
uncomfortable going through a very muddy field - partly because there
were cows there and I wasn't sure exactly what was squelching between
my toes.

Judith

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were cows there and I wasn't sure exactly what was squelching between
my toes.

Thank you for sharing that Judith!

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Dominic Sexton

Dominic Sexton said:

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were cows there and I wasn't sure exactly what was squelching between
my toes.

Thank you for sharing that Judith!

I'd have happily shared it - it was EVERYWHERE!

Judith

Judith said:

uncomfortable going through a very muddy field - partly because there
were cows there and I wasn't sure exactly what was squelching between
my toes.

Though on the plus side, if things do get icky one just detours through
the nest stream and washes everything clean...

Pete.
--
Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer
Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital
Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK
net [email hidden] http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/