Saloman Amphibian are the best ones I have found they dry quick, are light weight and can take a beating.  They double as a  shoe and sandal. You can find them from $40 to $90 on the net.


Tried a cheaper version one year and had to sew them together with Fireline and Zip ties. It was horrible worrying if I would be bare footing it home

Also, have had to repair 3 different water shoes from 2 different companies. The sole was coming loose in each case.

Repaired a newer pair of teva sandals myself by completely removing the sole, and cleaning the surface before applying adhesive. Used a lot of duct tape and placed a heavy weight on top until dry. They are holding up so far, but it may be worth having your shoes profesionally re-soled if you have a problem.

Still trying to figure it out MT.

The last few trips I brought sandals. Last year we woke to 30 deg temperatures in early Sept on the way up. Decided at the last minute to take the hiking boots along. We were wet footing with wool socks on travel days, and it seemed to be a good choice having something warmer to change into. I would prefer to not carry any boots on a portage trail, but agree the lighter shoes do not offer much protection.

Earlier in the season around the middle of may I thought it was nice having knee high boots to avoid getting my feet wet, also nice later in camp during wet weather. I stopped bringing the knee-hi's because they are way too warm for me once it gets up to around 70 degrees.

Well I went with the hydro guides by Keen. I was looking at the omniums and tundras from teva but weren't especially impressed with the reviews. They were lighter but it sounded like they had some de-lamination problems and sloppy fits.

The hydro guides are heavier than what I would prefer for a camp shoe. But the dual purpose is to have a backup shoe I could depend on to get me out if my main travel shoe ever went down. I like the adjustable heel strap on the hydro guides, something not normally seen on this style shoe. You can really get them tight. Beefy soles and good toe protection.  

Teva's with Acorn socks.

My camp shoe:
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slips on easy, very comfortable, waterproof. they don't breathe so wool socks help but usually don't spend more than a few hours in em anyway.

My brothers basement - so I'm told . . . . . 

Where the heck does that grow up there?

Android wrote on Nov 16^th, 2010 at 5:52pm:

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Stay thirsty my friend.