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  1. #1
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    Your Favorite Sandals

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    What's your favorite sandals? I love Keens(Newport H2O and Venice) and Chacos. I have two pairs of Keens and only one pair of Chacos.
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    Chacos are my favorites (but I haven't purchased any since they moved their production overseas - thankfully, they are very durable).

    Anyone know of anything similar made in the US? I'd also love to know of a good barefoot style sandal (but not a flip flop). I've been wearing minimal shoes all winter, so Chacos feel like a lot of shoe to me now...
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    Not really a sandal, but a Kigo Flit looks nice. Don't know where they're made.

    Not a sandal at all, and made in China , but very lightweight and breathable, suitable for sandal days with a minimalist sole and a foot-shaped toe box, Leming (f/k/a Stem) - I love love love mine.

    Great for kicking around and not worrying about getting them dirty, still made in China, Crocs Cleo. On sale at ****'s Sporting Goods right now.
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    I have two pairs of Keens (Newports--the regular and the H2), and a pair of Tevas. Trying to find something a little more "feminine" (but an actual sole), and it's not working.
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    The only sandals I wear are the type with straps around the ankle and I've had a hard time finding any that don't end up either causing blisters or just rubbing my ankle raw. The only pair I've found that I really like are from the brand Columbia. Here's the newer version of what I have:
    http://www.columbia.com/Women%27s-Te...efault,pd.html

  6. #6
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    I have 3 pair of Keens...I have a wide foot and they generally fit so well.
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    I have a pair of keens that are 6 years old. They are holding up well and I wear them often even though I no longer care for the style. I've even taken them on business trips and used them as running shoes. I don't think I would run more than 5 miles in them, but they worked great for some short runs while on the go! Someday I'd like to get a new pair, but, you know, priorities.
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    Teva Olowahu Flip-Flops


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    I have a pair of A'rcopedico ballet flats that are very comfortable. They are not quite sandals. They are very cute. Made in Portugal.
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    I like Keen's for their fit, but most of them are too covered up and they make my feet sweat something awful in summer.

    My favorite pair of sport sandals are a pair of Teva's actually. I bought the Tirra sandal for a kayaking trip and fell in love with them. Super comfy! I love how the front straps are adjustable, so I could adjust them to fit my wider foot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GLC1968 View Post
    I like Keen's for their fit, but most of them are too covered up and they make my feet sweat something awful in summer...
    That's why I LOVED the Keen Zerraport, it was true sandal with a rubber toe. Of course they stopped making them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pax View Post
    That's why I LOVED the Keen Zerraport, it was true sandal with a rubber toe. Of course they stopped making them.
    My hubby LOVED those, too. They do have a similar one, but only in men's sizes. Keen Hydro Guide.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pax View Post
    That's why I LOVED the Keen Zerraport, it was true sandal with a rubber toe. Of course they stopped making them.
    Yeah, even ones like those were too much for me in summer. I have one pair (I don't know the name) that is more like an open slide-type sandal and I still couldn't handle them. Keen's thick sole combined with the toe guard was just too closed in. I loved them out on our farm (more protection from thorns and stuff) but for everyday use, my feet were just too hot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zoom-zoom View Post
    My hubby LOVED those, too. They do have a similar one, but only in men's sizes. Keen Hydro Guide.
    The hydroguide came with a different sole, the arch part is super hard and just wrecks my knee. Wish they hadn't messed with them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pax View Post
    The hydroguide came with a different sole, the arch part is super hard and just wrecks my knee. Wish they hadn't messed with them.
    Ahhh...I guess that's good to know. He couldn't find the Hydro Guides in his size and ended up ordering a pair of Venice sandals.
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    '11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
    '12 Salsa Mukluk 3
    '14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2

 

 

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