Excellent for the Canyon Country

By Corey Christensen Ranked #535 - Kayak Clothing June 29, 2009

I bought a pair of these before a trip to Zion National Park. I chose these over Merrells and other brands due to the comfort and lack of pressure points right out of the box. I did notice the heel strap slipped a bit when I first bought them but after I hit the desert with them the slippage stopped. I guess I just needed a little sand to wear in the strap a little so it could be gripped.

I probably hiked 25+ miles through open desert and 3 slot canyons and they worked great. I used to wear Chacos on these trips but always came away bleeding after wet sand would work its way under the straps and rub. For the sake of self preservation I bought these and was shocked at the difference.

They have excellent grip both on dry ground and in the rivers and they drain really well. They keep the rocks from getting in. The only thing that worked its way under my foot was a little really fine sand. They dry super quick. Each morning I slipped them on and were completely dry.
I followed the recommendation and wore them with socks and my friend uses his without. I had no spots that rubbed or anything but my friend did have to bandage his Achilles with medical tape. I'd go with socks, its less painful unless you are doing shorter distances. That's my two cents.

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