Sport Sandal

heiney9
heiney9 Posts: 25,165
edited May 2011 in The Clubhouse
Summer is around the corner and previously I've bought inexpensive sandals. Looking at getting something very comfortable, long life and I'm willing to spend more than I usually do.

So far the only 3 brands that I have found and are somewhat familiar with is

Keen, Teva and Columbia.

I really like these.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=436654&pdesc=Keen_Mens_Kreek_Sandal&aID=502F1A&merchID=4006

Any other suggestions I might not know about?

H9
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited May 2011
    Wow.

    When did Club Polk mature far enough to warrant a discussion on comfortable, stylish footwear?

    Slow news day, huh?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited May 2011
    I'm just baiting someone for an arguement about what constitutes comfortable and stylish :rolleyes::wink:.

    I figure there are some outdoorsy types who have some experience with better than the average department store sandals. I'll also add I'm looking for something that is fairly rugged as well.

    What do you wear John?

    H9
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2011
    If you don't mind spending money, the best sandal I ever owned was by a company named "Chaco."

    http://www.chacousa.com/US/en
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited May 2011
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I'm just baiting someone for an arguement about what constitutes comfortable and stylish :rolleyes::wink:.

    I figure there are some outdoorsy types who have some experience with better than the average department store sandals. I'll also add I'm looking for something that is fairly rugged as well.

    What do you wear John?

    H9

    I wear boots stitched from kitten hides and soles made of whale bones.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited May 2011
    Jstas wrote: »
    I wear boots stitched from kitten hides and soles made of whale bones.

    Mr. Fancy Pants

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited May 2011
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Mr. Fancy Pants

    H9

    No, not really. Those are made from puppy shavin's!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2011
    I am a big fan of Keen footwear. I have several pairs of their hiking boots and shoes. I'm not a sandal wearer, but my wife has a pair of Keen sandals (similar to the ones you linked to) and loves them. My daughters both wear Chacos. The riverrat/hiker/rockclimber wears them all the time and my traveler daughter wore a pair all over SE Asia. The only complaint I hear is that they tend to be heavy for sandals...but they hold up well under heavy/rough use.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,768
    edited May 2011
    Jstas wrote: »
    Wow.

    When did Club Polk mature far enough to warrant a discussion on comfortable, stylish footwear?

    Slow news day, huh?

    Wasn't there a thread on underwear a few months back?
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited May 2011
    I'm a boxers guy myself.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited May 2011
    I just picked up some toe-shoes for riverwear, love em' so far. I'd check those out, a little goofy looking, but a very nice fit.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,742
    edited May 2011
    I prefer Teva over Keen and others. They have good support for a sandal, they don't mind getting wet repeatedly, and they hold up for a long time. I've had two pair now, the oldest is ~10 years old and I still wear them around the back yard even though the sole is starting to come loose. The other pair is ~6 years old and I still wear them regularly in the summer.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited May 2011
    I like Teva and Skecher's personally. What style are you looking for? Sporty or old world leather. I prefer Sporty.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,271
    edited May 2011
    I love my Keens, use them while boating and wade fishing, durable and comphy
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  • dorourke07
    dorourke07 Posts: 298
    edited May 2011
    Haven't owned the others but have had two pair of Teva's and both have been stellar. Trail hiking, sailing, river wading, canoeing etc, a decent summer's worth of activity, not every weekend and not too extreme. Both lasted 5 years +.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2011
    Vibram Fivefingers are the best out there right now. Very comfortable, fit like a glove and just look stylish where ever you should go. They really turn heads.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2011
    I know looks are subjective, but those five finger things look absolutely ridiculous to me.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited May 2011
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Vibram Fivefingers are the best out there right now. Very comfortable, fit like a glove and just look stylish where ever you should go. They really turn heads.

    Just because you're turning heads...does NOT mean you're stylish.

    People are probably just turning around to see how much of a geek you are in those things.:biggrin:
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited May 2011
    Sherardp, Wow, I hope your kidding. Vibram Fivefingers are well I don't have the words I just hope there comfortable cause they look dumb as hell. Like Five Finger Socks.

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  • cdy
    cdy Posts: 14
    edited May 2011
    They do look dumb, but are very comfy.
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  • jamesguthrie
    jamesguthrie Posts: 39
    edited May 2011
    I like Tevas. I had my last pair for almost 20 years. Finally fell apart, so I bought new ones. Not very comfortable at first compared to the old pair, but after a couple weeks of sporadic wear they feel like they're custom molded. Something to be aware of if you go with Teva.

    I went with the basic $40 pair over the fancier $60 or $70 pair because they looked more waterproof/quick drying, which is important to me, as they're all I bring on beach vacations.

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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited May 2011
    Men should be barred from wearing sandals.

    Biblical times these are not.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2011
    lol. I thought Brock's post read 'sports scandal' so I immediately clicked on it--then realized I must've been suffering from a brief moment of dyslexia? lol

    I almost 'never' wear sandals, the skin on my ankles and tops of my feet is very very sensitive and is better protected. Plus with all the left over Road Salt where I live, you're asking for a 'burning'! If I'm on a beach, yeah, I might wear a pair of sandals but that's so rare it doesn't much matter what they are as they're probably at least 10 years old anyway?

    I see Mr. Grand has pretty much summed it up above!

    Good Luck.

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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited May 2011
    So all of you non wearing sandal people, what do you wear when you have shorts on and go out for casual dining or bar hopping, etc? Dress shoes look stupid and tennis/athletic shoes are extremely casual.

    I have a couple picked out
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited May 2011
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    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,271
    edited May 2011
    Brown keens....I live coastal and live in sandals...it all casual here
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited May 2011
    heiney9 wrote: »
    So all of you non wearing sandal people, what do you wear when you have shorts on and go out for casual dining or bar hopping, etc? Dress shoes look stupid and tennis/athletic shoes are extremely casual.

    I have a couple picked out

    Combat boots.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2011
    with knee high white tube socks...
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited May 2011
    amulford wrote: »
    with knee high white tube socks...

    You forgot the red and blue stripes.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,713
    edited May 2011
    amulford wrote: »
    with knee high white tube socks...

    What's wrong with you ?
    amulford wrote: »
    with knee high BLACK tube socks...

    Corrected. Get on board the Fashion Train.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2011
    heiney, i love the idea behind those open-air shoes, but I've yet to find any that aren't horribly uncomfortable, and plus my feet end up sweating in them.

    I like sandals. I'd go barefoot if it was acceptable, but it isn't, so sandals it is. The idea that "men shouldn't do it" is retarded and is purely made up based on some macho bull and bizarre fashion. If you're so concerned with what is "manly" or "what men shouldn't do," maybe think about the idea that men shouldn't care what other men wear.

    Except those toe sandal things. Those are just weird.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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