Ultralight Camp Shoe

[Jakeb]

I have a pair of dawgs slip in’s that are really light. They have a few different models.

 

[MuleyFever]

I wanted a camp shoe that was secure enough to be able to ford streams with and Crocs didn’t check that box. Went with Arcteryx Novans- I think they were 12oz for the pair.

Think extreme light trail runners.

Those are a little more expensive than Temu Crocs.

 

[MuleyFever]

Anyone try the slipper socks type like these?

Amazon.com

 

[mtwarden]

If you don’t need to be able to hike/ford streams with these shoes, then it opens up a lot other options and less expensive options.

 

[Jtb.kfd]

Anyone try the slipper socks type like these?

Amazon.com

I use something very similar to this at work, not sure why it never crossed my mind to use them for hunting. I have crocs that I clip to my pack and don’t like them all that well, but they are cheap and light weight. The only issue I could see with these types of slip on’s is they take awhile to dry and they are not comfortable to walk over rocks with. I walk into the water with mine with minimal gear/weight on and the walk sucks until I am in water deep enough to take the weight/pressure off my feet. Its not unbearable by any means, but I also don’t have a pack on. Small rocks, gravel and sand is fine, its the larger round or sharper rocks that suck.

 

[JDT1982]

Walmart crocs are the way to go, half the price of the name brand. Can be used as camp shoes and for water crossings. Clip them on the outside of your pack, so no loss of room in your pack.

 

[matthewmt]

Crocs are hard to beat IMO

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[SDHNTR]

Walmart has knock off Hey Dudes that are super light and cheap. My buddy calls em Hi Guys.

 

[camelcluch]

Walmart dudes with superfeet stuffed inside.

 

[Lwink]

Sounds like the jury is out on if this is a camp/relaxing/chore shoe or a double duty river crosser. As others have said find lighter crocs. if not for rivers I like sanuks. Take up very minimal space and are comfy.

 

[Ddog]

Walmart has knock off Hey Dudes that are super light and cheap. My buddy calls em Hi Guys.

My woman calls my Hey Dudes "Hey Dads" lol

 

[GunsAreFun]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06Y5CXKJC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

These are 13-15 ounces of I remember correctly.

 

[mod7rem]

If I know the area and it’s just for camp use, then crocs or any lightweight version are great.

I know this is off topic but a long time ago I switched to light weight running shoes like Merrel and more recently “On” runners for this. They don’t dry as fast so not perfect for camp shoes, but Slip on style shoes like Crocs are terrible for tricky water crossings where you’re struggling in fast flowing water with river rocks rolling under your feet, or crossing silty, muddy stretches that’ll suck slip-ons off your feet constantly.
Lose your footing once and your crocs are probably gone.
So it’s been lightweight shoes for me that I can tie nice and tight on my feet and can also hike with them on trail if needed.

I’ve sheep hunted a lot in areas where there were multiple creek crossings in a row while hiking up valleys, and a good pair of lightweight shoes can be just left on and just keep moving in between crossings. Very hard to do with any kind of slip-on.

 

[mighteywhitehunter]

How the heck big are your feet that crocs are 20 ounces?

I have a hard time not going with "Bistro Clog" crocs. I like the ability to use them for water crossings and that most of the lightweight slipper type shoe options have holes in them and the Bistro clogs are closed toe and keep your socks free of plant debris and sand.

Additionally, the closed toe ones are MUCH warmer.

He has every hole filled with the little charm Giblets....

 

[mtwarden]

If I know the area and it’s just for camp use, then crocs or any lightweight version are great.

I know this is off topic but a long time ago I switched to light weight running shoes like Merrel and more recently “On” runners for this. They don’t dry as fast so not perfect for camp shoes, but Slip on style shoes like Crocs are terrible for tricky water crossings where you’re struggling in fast flowing water with river rocks rolling under your feet, or crossing silty, muddy stretches that’ll suck slip-ons off your feet constantly.
Lose your footing once and your crocs are probably gone.
So it’s been lightweight shoes for me that I can tie nice and tight on my feet and can also hike with them on trail if needed.

I’ve sheep hunted a lot in areas where there were multiple creek crossings in a row while hiking up valleys, and a good pair of lightweight shoes can be just left on and just keep moving in between crossings. Very hard to do with any kind of slip-on.

Exactly. If it’s simply something to wear around camp, lots of options that are lighter than crocs. If it is something that might be used for fording, there are better options than crocs—you want something very secure for fording.

 

[MuleyFever]

He has every hole filled with the little charm Giblets....

Yeah, I need to earn my caribou charm.

 

[2ski]

Kanes are far more secure than crocs, similar material but closed heel, wear wading and walking daily. Weigh 11.7-18 oz depending on size. Can sipe to increase traction on wet surfaces. Also available in closed model with neoprene collar

I'm not looking for camp shoes but my consumer small voice wants to say if these are more expensive than my ofos they must be better...

So are they?

 

[2ski]

Maybe not what you're looking for, but this year i think I'm going to try a thin insole stuffed into a wool sock for a water crossing type 'shoe' instead of the crocs. A pair of costco Merino blend socks, and the stock insoles out of a pair of size 13 Aku boots weighs 4.4oz.

I haven't tried it outside the house yet, but I'm thinking it'll provide enough protection from the rocks for river crossings, and would make a decent stalking sock if needed. Probably not ideal for spending hours in camp, especially if it's wet or snowy, though I'll usually just put my boots on if I've got a lot of walking to do.

I think its going to be slippery if the rocks are slick at all.

 

[Poser]

Not a shoe but xero has a minimalist sandal.

I have a pair of these and use them as camp shoes/water crossing footwear all summer and into/thru Sept. Pretty light, but better yet, super low profile and easily fit in your pack, a exterior pack sleeve/pocket, or between your lid and bag. Crocs take up an absurd amount of volume. Once it gets cold, I switch to a camp bootie.

 

[yfarm]

I'm not looking for camp shoes but my consumer small voice wants to say if these are more expensive than my ofos they must be better...

So are they?

My standard daily footwear for the last 20 yrs- quality running shoes from Asics,more recently OC have been completely replaced by these shoes. While I no longer run, these are worn for everything else to my spouses dismay at times. My primary running shoes were replaced at 400 mile intervals and cycled into casual wear until the next pair were rotated, I find these shoes being replaced after about 6 months of continuous daily wear as the air chambers molded into the forefoot sole become exposed reducing the cushioning on hard surfaces. The older shoes are resiped and wear as water shoes, the material does not absorb water and dry immediately when water is wiped off the surface. Wore teva flipflops while offshore fishing for years, have been replaced by these shoes,provide far better foot protection. Have not tried to run distances. Have never worn ofos so can offer no opinion. Tried to buy a pr of the closed, gaitered shoe to wear in the snow but out of stock. Suspect the eva material will provide good insulation.
Right 4 months of wear, left resiped with a razor blade and 3 yrs old. The latter are my kayak, wet boat deck in 4 ft seas shoes
I wear with socks although are comfortable without, with synthetics will air dry quickly while walking after wading as air circulates well under the foot.