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By Buffalo River Gal from Harrison, AR on 07/29/2009 Pros: Breathes Well, Comfortable, Lightweight Best Uses: At The Beach, Casual Wear, Going Out, Travel Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Bought this for my husband. He loves it. He uses this sandal in and out of the river. Very comfortable and stylish.
By Admiral Unit from Baton Rouge, LA on 07/21/2009 Pros: Breathes Well, Comfortable, Durable Describe Yourself: Conservative Sizing: Feels half size too big Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought this sandal because I hate flip-flops but really wanted a open sandal for La summers. I was taken in by the North Face brand and the Vibram soles.
My tender feet took about 5 days to get used to them, but the four different velcro straps helped situate the fit well. The third day I had them, I took them canoeing on a shallow, sandy river, jumping in and out of the boat and the water with no ill effects.
About a month after I got them, I packed them with me on a 5 day bivouack-style backpacking trip to the Lower Apps, and used them extensively in the small, rocky river and around camp. I could climb moderate boulders with them almost as easily as with my hiking shoes, even from the river. The Vibram soles really stick to sand stone and all but the slickest mud (which nothing sticks to).
The under-stream rocks never felt too sharp or pointy. The velcro straps would fill with sand, but they never failed. The treads on the sole would fill with sand, but that easily kicked out. The never smelled bad the whole trip. The only thing that would've been better would be if they dried out faster, but that never bothered me.
I wear size 11.5 hiking shoes, tennis shoes, dress shoes, work boots, rubber boots...everything, but Sierra only had 11s and 12s in these, so I went with the 11, and they could still stand to be a tad bit shorter.
If you can get over the thoroughly "wilderness chic" look of them, pick 'em up, you'll like em.
By Tony the Tiger from West End, NC on 07/20/2009 Pros: Breathes Well, Durable, Good Arch Support, Lightweight, Stylish Best Uses: Casual Wear, Going Out, Travel Describe Yourself: Casual, Conservative Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great for everyday wear or casual trips. They travel well.
Perhaps not the best choice. By Longspur from New Kent, VA on 07/08/2009 Pros: Durable, Good Arch Support Cons: Causes Blisters, Strap Chafes Sizing: Feels half size too big Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I read the reviews and should have paid more attention to the cons. The left shoe constantly irritated my instep. I am flat-footed and that might have had something to do with it, but it left deep red marks and I am sure would have caused blisters if I attempted to walk any distance. I gave them an honest try, car washing, and beach going, and just casual wear for a few days. Decided I could not live with them and made an exchange, before foot damage got worse. I honestly don't know how this could be improved without a total re-design.
Great looking sandals and comfortable By worldofwes from Sydney on 06/15/2009 Pros: Breathes Well, Comfortable, Good Arch Support, Lightweight, Stylish Best Uses: At The Beach, Casual Wear, Travel Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Really happy with the sandal, however the triangular plastic eyelet broke the first time I put them on. This should be fixable, but did;t expect that to happen.
Nice looking but rubs my ankle By Trash Tracker on Lake Powell from Lake Powell on 06/11/2009 Pros: Good Arch Support, Stylish Describe Yourself: Alternative, Conservative Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I plan to wear this all summer at Lake Powell while hiking the beaches and swimming. Don't know why but it has rubbed my left ankle raw. Even though the inside strap seems soft. ????
By bootman from Clarkfield,MN. on 04/15/2009 Pros: Breathes Well, Comfortable, Durable, Good Arch Support, Lightweight, Stylish Describe Yourself: Casual, Stylish, Trendy Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought these sandals mostly because of the color.I also like the criss-cross style of the straps that cross your toes.They do have a good gripping sole,too.
By beantown bomber from WV on 03/16/2009 Pros: Breathes Well, Durable, Stylish Best Uses: At The Beach, Casual Wear, Travel Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I havent had the time to wear these much, but i did take a simple 2 mile walk through town, and they rubbed my ankles pretty bad. I dont knnow if in time the shoes will break in and all that will go away, but they were cheap and I tend to try them for a few more trips
Not recommended for sport use. By Zorzik from Toronto, ON, Canada on 01/27/2009 Pros: Durable, Lightweight Describe Yourself: Alternative, Casual Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: The kind of sandals that do not stick to your feet, they are very wide and your feet move inside a bit, thus you do not feel the sandals being a part to your feet. Only one part of the front strap cross is adjustable and they are not interlaced together. Next time I will return to Merrell or Teva.
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