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Flip-flops or sandals?
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California Girl
Flip-flops or sandals?
Which shoes are best for walking/hiking to the following:
Salt Pond
Waterlemon
Honeymoon
Solomon
Reef Bay Trail
Any other places??
Can all of these be done in flip-flops (I'm thinking Reef Bay Trail requires sandals.)
Thanks!
Salt Pond
Waterlemon
Honeymoon
Solomon
Reef Bay Trail
Any other places??
Can all of these be done in flip-flops (I'm thinking Reef Bay Trail requires sandals.)
Thanks!
CaGirl - I lived in my teva's for all of the beaches. I realized after stopping at our 1st beach, Big Lameshur, and not being able to walk on those BIG rocks with flip-flops, that I should never leave the house again w/o my teva's on. That way, if you make an impromptu stop at a beach, you are covered.
I also have a pair of Teva flip-flops and I wore those at night while going out and about.
I also have a pair of Teva flip-flops and I wore those at night while going out and about.
Coden
I would have been in trouble with sandals. I have heard others say that sturdy Tevas are OK.
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nothintolose
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I, personally, would not do any of those hikes in flip flops for two reasons (one of which promoguy already mentioned). The other being an issue of support so you don't twist an ankle. I am sure they can be done, I just feel more comfortable with more support. Solomon can definitely be done if you are going from Caneel.
I have used my Tevas for all hiking in the past but will probably wear my Keens this time around. I feel like they give me a little extra support and protect my toes.
The thing I find with hiking in many areas is that when you are trying to maneuver over rocks, you want to be secure that your feet are not going to slip around in your shoes.
Also when you are going downhill, you are putting all of your weight and pressure on that one little strap between your toes.
I also find that when my flip flops get wet, my feet slip in them.
nothintolose
I have used my Tevas for all hiking in the past but will probably wear my Keens this time around. I feel like they give me a little extra support and protect my toes.
The thing I find with hiking in many areas is that when you are trying to maneuver over rocks, you want to be secure that your feet are not going to slip around in your shoes.
Also when you are going downhill, you are putting all of your weight and pressure on that one little strap between your toes.
I also find that when my flip flops get wet, my feet slip in them.
nothintolose
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CG, my advice to you is don't hike to any of those beaches (except maybe Honeymoon) in flip flops. You'll get a little blister in between your big toe and the second toe! Tevas would be great. We have gone in to Waterlemon in walking sneakers, but then we (well, John) has to carry in water to rinse off his feet before reapplying sneakers and socks (yes, the ocean is right there, no salt water is not good enough, yes, he is weird!)
The other problem with flip flops is that they don't give you enough support when you are scrambling over rocks. You could fall easily if you don't have the right support.
The other problem with flip flops is that they don't give you enough support when you are scrambling over rocks. You could fall easily if you don't have the right support.
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
I'd advise the Tevas or something similar. I live in Tevas the whole trip, though some folks find them inadequate for the Ram Head trail due to the possibility of brushing against small cacti on narrow parts of the trail. I've never even worn a pair of sneakers on STJ. Flip flops would be a pain in the neck for most folks,IMHO.
When you find yourself in a hole.... quit digging.
I have a Teva water shoe that we designed for both in the water as well as on the shore.
They are great and very comfortable and dry out in no time. I wear them with an ankle nylon sport sock and I’m good to go - no matter where I go. Check them out.
Here is the link to the woman’s water shoes (http://www.teva.com/productslist.aspx?g ... 341&page=1 )
They are great and very comfortable and dry out in no time. I wear them with an ankle nylon sport sock and I’m good to go - no matter where I go. Check them out.
Here is the link to the woman’s water shoes (http://www.teva.com/productslist.aspx?g ... 341&page=1 )
FlaGeorge
"Swim Against The Current - Even a Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow"
"Swim Against The Current - Even a Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow"
My Teva sandals give me more support but I just love my Teva flip flops. I have a pair of Tevas that are flip flops with a closed "big toe". They have pretty good traction too. I bought them from www.rei.com. They worked pretty well even when wet while hiking over to Little Cinnamon.
Alot of people on STJ wear these (Keen Newport H2) - I just tried on a pair as I need new hiking shoes and have ordered them 
Pia
http://www.zappos.com/n/bs?q=keen+newport+h2
Pia
http://www.zappos.com/n/bs?q=keen+newport+h2