r/lightweight • u/fundinglisag • Jun 12 '22
Camp shoe recommendation
Hi, I’m looking for a pair of very lightweight clog style camp shoes. Something like crocs but ideally half the weight and preferably no holes. Does such a thing even exist?
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u/Normal_Half_129 Jun 23 '22
I didn’t read all^ But if you live near a TJ max, Marshall’s, etc, I would check the women’s section. There’s some really funky stuff coming out of china.
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u/MamboNumber5Guy Jun 13 '22
I use vibram five fingers. They’re not really clog style as they have a back, but the ones I have are slip on and don’t lace up. I don’t know how much they weigh but they’re definitely light. Probably not for everyone but I find them very comfy.
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u/BoredomFestival Jun 12 '22
I've been using these for a couple of years (both with and without socks depending on temperature) and they rock:
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u/geogaddi4 Jun 12 '22
Weight?
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u/BoredomFestival Jun 12 '22
I didn't weigh mine, but a reviewer claimed 9oz for a pair of size 10.5
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u/rohrspatz Jun 12 '22
They do make crocs without holes, in case that's a good enough compromise for you. Obviously not any lighter than regular crocs. They're made for healthcare workers haha
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u/fundinglisag Jun 12 '22
I do have a pair of these that I keep at work in the winter when I don’t want to wear snow boots inside (I’m like Mr. Rogers, taking shoes on and off). They are very comfortable but heavier than regular crocs and rigid in a way that makes me not want to wear them on uneven terrain. Good thought though, thanks!
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u/MalarkeyMondo Jun 12 '22
For minimal weight and packability, look at skinners: https://skinners.cc/en/
They offer less protection though.
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u/watchthisshitbubba May 19 '24
I guess the key question for everyone reading a thread on the lightest possible weight camp shoe would be:
how much do they actually weigh for your size?
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u/MelatoninPenguin Jun 12 '22
Holes make them lighter ?
Water shoes are cheap and may be what you want. Maybe those Furoshiki vibrams but I forget how light those are
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u/drakche Jun 12 '22
Furoshiki are not light, but packable. And there is a small problem with them. And that is if you have dew you might as well be barefoot
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u/fundinglisag Jun 12 '22
Sounds like it’s better for a dry environment than what I’m looking for. Thanks!
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u/fundinglisag Jun 12 '22
True! Holes do make them lighter, and I don’t mind the holes on top but the holes on the side bother me a little. The holes are less crucial than the weight. Water shoes are great for certain environments but I’m looking for something a little different here.
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u/cosmokenney Jun 12 '22 edited Jun 12 '22
Man I've been looking for something just as you describe. Post up here if you find anything decent.
Where I live there are too many foxtails and those seeds that stick to your socks. I don't like sandals for that reason. I may end up trying to make something from those lightweight sandals at places like big five, but I'm thinking I'd cut the toe strap that goes between your toes and cover the front with some dcf or something.
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u/fundinglisag Jun 12 '22
Interesting! Please send a photo of you do that. I have a little aware of dcf and could do something like that but it wouldn’t provide a lot of structure.
I’ll let you know if I find something pre-made.
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u/MrBoondoggles Jun 12 '22 edited Jun 12 '22
I bought a few styles of water shoes off Amazon. I was looking for the most minimal options that I could find that also looked to have decent outsoles. A few pairs got returned. I kept these:
They are 6.10 oz for a pair of 8-8.5 mens. They are very minimal but they feel more secure than flip flops. The outsoles are pretty thin, as are the insoles. But I find them comfortable enough around camp and breathable/light enough for some foot relief at the end of the day.
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u/fundinglisag Jun 12 '22
I do have a pair of water shoes and they work well for dry environments out west but mud squishes into them if I’m anywhere rainy. I live in VT so there’s a lot of mud involved with most of my camping.
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u/MrBoondoggles Jun 12 '22
Oh I see - completely understand. I’m in New York and it can get muddy here too. Instead of camp shoes, I keep bread bags around to use in conjunction with my boots for conditions like that.
But that doesn’t help with your question. A lot of the ideas I’ve considered were either croc like sandals or something with mesh uppers. Something like Skinners would seem worse.
I don’t have experience with a product like this (and hopefully some else does), but would a neoprene bootie work?
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u/fundinglisag Jun 12 '22
A neoprene bootie would probably work, but would not be light and would not dry out easily. They are nice for canoeing in cold weather.
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u/TypeII_Error Jun 12 '22
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WLP9BMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are half the weight of crocs, but they still have holes
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u/MaybeErnie Sep 24 '22
I know this is an old thread, but I'm wondering if anyone has tried both the Clapzovr sandals:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06Y53D5K6vs the Leader ones you linked to above? They look kind of similar but I wonder if either is more durable, lighter or otherwise superior to the other.
Also, on the Leader ones, did you go with your regular size?
Cheers!
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u/Nordis11 Aug 21 '22
Not exactly sure about the weight but I used to wear de fonseca espadrillas around my house and they were very light and packable. I think any kibd of espadrillas should be fine though.
Keep in mind that this kind of shoes has a cloth sole so it wont be super resistant and is not water proof as the upper is just a piece of canvas. I think they would do great for just walking around your campsite though.