Crocs?
 

I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water.

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 12:33 AM, wrote:
I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water.

Bare feet!

Crocs?
 

As if it was any of my business, How did you hurt your heel?

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 9:13 AM, True North wrote:

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for..


Please explain your loosey goosey walking style.

Crocs?
 

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
*He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for..

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/15 9:13 AM, True North wrote:

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.


I didn't get along with Crocs! :)

I prefer Teva sandals. They're comfy, adjustable in several places, easy
on and off, and have a good heel and sole.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 07:28:04 -0400, Justan Olphart
wrote:

On 8/22/2015 12:33 AM, wrote:
I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water.

Bare feet!

If you have Plantar Facsitis, bare feet is the worst thing you can do.
That was how I hurt me heel in the first place.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 04:59:57 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

As if it was any of my business, How did you hurt your heel?

Jumping into the shallow end of the pool. Came down hard on my heel.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:13:50 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:


"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
Â*He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 09:39:58 -0400, Keyser Söze
wrote:

On 8/22/15 9:13 AM, True North wrote:

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.


I didn't get along with Crocs! :)

I prefer Teva sandals. They're comfy, adjustable in several places, easy
on and off, and have a good heel and sole.

I am thinking along those lines.,
Something like this
http://tinyurl.com/pgknh66

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/15 11:26 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 09:39:58 -0400, Keyser Söze
wrote:

On 8/22/15 9:13 AM, True North wrote:

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.


I didn't get along with Crocs! :)

I prefer Teva sandals. They're comfy, adjustable in several places, easy
on and off, and have a good heel and sole.

I am thinking along those lines.,
Something like this
http://tinyurl.com/pgknh66



I've seen those...look interesting. The ones I like are easier to push
off with the other foot, I think.

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 11:14 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 07:28:04 -0400, Justan Olphart
wrote:

On 8/22/2015 12:33 AM, wrote:
I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water.

Bare feet!

If you have Plantar Facsitis, bare feet is the worst thing you can do.
That was how I hurt me heel in the first place.

There are various stretching exercises and and appliances you can use.
New balance is great, just find the model that feels best. Thick soled
boat shoes with good arch support are ok. Timberland and Sebago come to
mind. Take my advice for what it's worth. I don't have a highly regarded
PHD or even a lowly MD. :-)

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 11:21 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:13:50 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:


"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

Which one of you spelled loosey goosey wrong?

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 11:54 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 8/22/2015 11:21 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:13:50 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:


"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as
boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use
'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.



I have a pair of Crocs that have canvas uppers. Has four lace holes. I
don't know what model they are but they are comfortable and seem to wear
well. Had them for quite a while. Much more comfortable than the boat
shoes they sell at places like West Marine. I remember they used to
pound on your heal.

I twisted my left ankle somehow a couple of months ago. I think it was
from climbing up and down on my tractor while doing some tree trimming
and cutting over a weekend. I noticed that when I put my foot on the
little step to get up to the driving position, I'd also pivot on it to
align my ass with the seat. I think that's what did it.

Took quite a while for it to heal. Hurt like hell just to walk for a
long time. I bought a couple of pairs of high topped hiking type boots
and laced them up tight to give the ankle some support. Feels ok now.
You don't heal as quickly as you did as a youngster, that's for sure.


That'll learn ya to wear boat shoes while tractoring. Sheeesh!

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 12:19 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:21:24 -0400, wrote:

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

===

Crocs are easy to slip on and off if you just need foot protection
briefly (like for walking across a hot deck or going across a gravel
road). They are also good for landing on the beach because if you get
sand caught in them you can rinse it out quickly. Of course they also
dry very fast because they absorb no moisture. They are my first
choice if I'm going to be in and out of the water a lot but not
walking very far.


Thar ye go. Makes sense. The less loosey goosey the better.

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 11:21 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:13:50 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:


"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.



I have a pair of Crocs that have canvas uppers. Has four lace holes. I
don't know what model they are but they are comfortable and seem to wear
well. Had them for quite a while. Much more comfortable than the boat
shoes they sell at places like West Marine. I remember they used to
pound on your heal.

I twisted my left ankle somehow a couple of months ago. I think it was
from climbing up and down on my tractor while doing some tree trimming
and cutting over a weekend. I noticed that when I put my foot on the
little step to get up to the driving position, I'd also pivot on it to
align my ass with the seat. I think that's what did it.

Took quite a while for it to heal. Hurt like hell just to walk for a
long time. I bought a couple of pairs of high topped hiking type boots
and laced them up tight to give the ankle some support. Feels ok now.
You don't heal as quickly as you did as a youngster, that's for sure.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:21:24 -0400, wrote:

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

===

Crocs are easy to slip on and off if you just need foot protection
briefly (like for walking across a hot deck or going across a gravel
road). They are also good for landing on the beach because if you get
sand caught in them you can rinse it out quickly. Of course they also
dry very fast because they absorb no moisture. They are my first
choice if I'm going to be in and out of the water a lot but not
walking very far.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:19:56 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:21:24 -0400, wrote:

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

===

Crocs are easy to slip on and off if you just need foot protection
briefly (like for walking across a hot deck or going across a gravel
road). They are also good for landing on the beach because if you get
sand caught in them you can rinse it out quickly. Of course they also
dry very fast because they absorb no moisture. They are my first
choice if I'm going to be in and out of the water a lot but not
walking very far.

That was what I was thinking but I just did not like the clammy feel
from the plastic shoe. It never seemed to feel like it dried.
I am still a Sperry AO fan.
Like Richard says we don't heal as fast but as soon as the bruise goes
away I plan on being back in them. I may try something like the Tevas
Harry was talking about in the mean time.

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 1:16 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:33:04 -0400, Justan Olphart
wrote:

On 8/22/2015 11:21 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:13:50 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:


"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

Which one of you spelled loosey goosey wrong?

When you are making up words, does it matter?


:-)

Crocs?
 

On 8/22/2015 12:47 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:19:56 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:21:24 -0400, wrote:

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

===

Crocs are easy to slip on and off if you just need foot protection
briefly (like for walking across a hot deck or going across a gravel
road). They are also good for landing on the beach because if you get
sand caught in them you can rinse it out quickly. Of course they also
dry very fast because they absorb no moisture. They are my first
choice if I'm going to be in and out of the water a lot but not
walking very far.

That was what I was thinking but I just did not like the clammy feel
from the plastic shoe. It never seemed to feel like it dried.
I am still a Sperry AO fan.
Like Richard says we don't heal as fast but as soon as the bruise goes
away I plan on being back in them. I may try something like the Tevas
Harry was talking about in the mean time.



Sperry. That's what West Marine sells, or used to. I wore them a lot
but noticed my heels would hurt after a while, so I'd go back to sneakers.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:33:04 -0400, Justan Olphart
wrote:

On 8/22/2015 11:21 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:13:50 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:


"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

Which one of you spelled loosey goosey wrong?

When you are making up words, does it matter?

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:50:49 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 8/22/2015 12:47 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:19:56 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:21:24 -0400, wrote:

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

===

Crocs are easy to slip on and off if you just need foot protection
briefly (like for walking across a hot deck or going across a gravel
road). They are also good for landing on the beach because if you get
sand caught in them you can rinse it out quickly. Of course they also
dry very fast because they absorb no moisture. They are my first
choice if I'm going to be in and out of the water a lot but not
walking very far.

That was what I was thinking but I just did not like the clammy feel
from the plastic shoe. It never seemed to feel like it dried.
I am still a Sperry AO fan.
Like Richard says we don't heal as fast but as soon as the bruise goes
away I plan on being back in them. I may try something like the Tevas
Harry was talking about in the mean time.



Sperry. That's what West Marine sells, or used to. I wore them a lot
but noticed my heels would hurt after a while, so I'd go back to sneakers.


I never had a problem until I injured my heel. It was very obvious on
the Xray and the guy said it might be good as new if I can stop
irritating it and let it heal. Like you said, when you get old, that
is a slower process.
I also have trouble just sitting around resting it.
I have a half dozen little "handyman" projects going here. I got all
of the quartz from a 35' bar at the club from the remodel so I am
learning all about refinishing it. I already know about finishing
granite and that was what this was supposed to be ... but it wasn't.

If Wayne needs a chunk, I have a couple of 26x44s with one good side
already and I think I have broken the code about polishing up
anything. This is way softer than granite.
I doubt anyone much farther away could justify shipping.

I also just got 200 more feet of 1.5" manilla rope to wrap another
pole and we will then be laying more of our flag stone in the final
little spot in the new bar..

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:50:49 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 8/22/2015 12:47 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:19:56 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:21:24 -0400, wrote:

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

===

Crocs are easy to slip on and off if you just need foot protection
briefly (like for walking across a hot deck or going across a gravel
road). They are also good for landing on the beach because if you get
sand caught in them you can rinse it out quickly. Of course they also
dry very fast because they absorb no moisture. They are my first
choice if I'm going to be in and out of the water a lot but not
walking very far.

That was what I was thinking but I just did not like the clammy feel
from the plastic shoe. It never seemed to feel like it dried.
I am still a Sperry AO fan.
Like Richard says we don't heal as fast but as soon as the bruise goes
away I plan on being back in them. I may try something like the Tevas
Harry was talking about in the mean time.



Sperry. That's what West Marine sells, or used to. I wore them a lot
but noticed my heels would hurt after a while, so I'd go back to sneakers.


===

Sperry Top Siders were de rigueur for boating shoes many years back
but you can now get decent looking casual shoes with a Sperry like
non-skid sole. Racing sailors have mostly gone to Nike like athletic
shoes or Reef Runner type small boots. I still like top siders for
casual wear and age them into different categories. Top tier is
"dress topsiders" that I can wear almost anywhere. As they age and
get scuffed a little, they get downgraded to "boat topsiders". Bottom
of the barrel is engine room top siders after they get really beat up.

Crocs?
 

Look at Keen hiking sandals.

http://www.keenfootwear.com

They have a range of products from Croc-like to something along the lines of
Teva.

--
Paul Hovnanian
------------------------------------------------------------------
Live Faust, die Jung.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:32:40 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:



Sperry Top Siders were de rigueur for boating shoes many years back
but you can now get decent looking casual shoes with a Sperry like
non-skid sole. Racing sailors have mostly gone to Nike like athletic
shoes or Reef Runner type small boots. I still like top siders for
casual wear and age them into different categories. Top tier is
"dress topsiders" that I can wear almost anywhere. As they age and
get scuffed a little, they get downgraded to "boat topsiders". Bottom
of the barrel is engine room top siders after they get really beat up.


I have the same progression with my AOs.
I wear them everywhere unless I am hiking or something. Then in is a
New Balance shoe. I have some 608s on now. (basically a cross
trainer). They seem Ok for pretty strenuous hiking, riding on planes
or whatever, when you want more agility than you get with a boat shoe

Crocs?
 

wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 09:39:58 -0400, Keyser Söze
wrote:

On 8/22/15 9:13 AM, True North wrote:

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as
boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.


I didn't get along with Crocs! :)

I prefer Teva sandals. They're comfy, adjustable in several places, easy
on and off, and have a good heel and sole.

I am thinking along those lines.,
Something like this
http://tinyurl.com/pgknh66

I was one of the first users of Tevas years ago, and have owned a lot of
them. Still like them, but I think the Keen's are better. They do not
seem to get the stinky foot pad like Tevqs do these days. Very similar
styles.

Crocs?
 

Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:21:24 -0400, wrote:

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as
boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

===

Crocs are easy to slip on and off if you just need foot protection
briefly (like for walking across a hot deck or going across a gravel
road). They are also good for landing on the beach because if you get
sand caught in them you can rinse it out quickly. Of course they also
dry very fast because they absorb no moisture. They are my first
choice if I'm going to be in and out of the water a lot but not
walking very far.

I'll follow up tomorrow. Wife had PF, and the local football coach
recommended Clogs. I will get the brand from her. They helped a lot and
are easy to on and off. Do not know if a water model.

Crocs?
 

On 8/23/2015 3:07 AM, Califbill wrote:
wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 09:39:58 -0400, Keyser Söze
wrote:

On 8/22/15 9:13 AM, True North wrote:

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as
boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.


I didn't get along with Crocs! :)

I prefer Teva sandals. They're comfy, adjustable in several places, easy
on and off, and have a good heel and sole.

I am thinking along those lines.,
Something like this
http://tinyurl.com/pgknh66

I was one of the first users of Tevas years ago, and have owned a lot of
them. Still like them, but I think the Keen's are better. They do not
seem to get the stinky foot pad like Tevqs do these days. Very similar
styles.


Neither of those brands, in their boat shoe configuration sandals, look
to be easy on/off.

For me, nothing beats open back sandals for ease of use or comfort. Next
is the boat shoe style, then the New Balance. For dress, it's a stylish
comfortable work shoe.

Crocs?
 

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 00:33:09 -0400, wrote:

I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water.

I like these very much:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/40500...ort-h2-sandals
--

Ban idiots, not guns!

Crocs?
 

Justan Olphart wrote:
On 8/23/2015 3:07 AM, Califbill wrote:
wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 09:39:58 -0400, Keyser Söze
wrote:

On 8/22/15 9:13 AM, True North wrote:

"I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water."



Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as
boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.


I didn't get along with Crocs! :)

I prefer Teva sandals. They're comfy, adjustable in several places, easy
on and off, and have a good heel and sole.

I am thinking along those lines.,
Something like this
http://tinyurl.com/pgknh66

I was one of the first users of Tevas years ago, and have owned a lot of
them. Still like them, but I think the Keen's are better. They do not
seem to get the stinky foot pad like Tevqs do these days. Very similar
styles.


Neither of those brands, in their boat shoe configuration sandals, look to be easy on/off.

For me, nothing beats open back sandals for ease of use or comfort. Next
is the boat shoe style, then the New Balance. For dress, it's a stylish
comfortable work shoe.

I dislike open back as the foot wants to come off the back. Set the back
loos enough and they come off easy. Plus are Velcro and easy to remove.

Crocs?
 

Califbill billnews wrote:
Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:21:24 -0400, wrote:

Trying hard to wear out my 2nd pair of Crocs. I've been using them as
boat shoes and slippers for about 10 years.
Sometimes I'll even walk the dog in them.
A little loosy goosy for any distance walking but ok for what I use 'em for.

I just do not like the feel of plastic shoes and they seem a little
too loosey goosey. The ones I had may have been too big tho. It just
felt like a twisted ankle, waiting to happen.

===

Crocs are easy to slip on and off if you just need foot protection
briefly (like for walking across a hot deck or going across a gravel
road). They are also good for landing on the beach because if you get
sand caught in them you can rinse it out quickly. Of course they also
dry very fast because they absorb no moisture. They are my first
choice if I'm going to be in and out of the water a lot but not
walking very far.

I'll follow up tomorrow. Wife had PF, and the local football coach
recommended Clogs. I will get the brand from her. They helped a lot and
are easy to on and off. Do not know if a water model.

Dansco Clogs.

Crocs?
 

On Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:25:01 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 00:33:09 -0400, wrote:

I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water.

I like these very much:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/40500...ort-h2-sandals

I looked at those. How do they deal with salt water and can you slip
them on without tying?

Crocs?
 

On Sun, 23 Aug 2015 22:30:09 -0400, wrote:

On Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:25:01 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 00:33:09 -0400, wrote:

I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water.

I like these very much:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/40500...ort-h2-sandals

I looked at those. How do they deal with salt water and can you slip
them on without tying?

I've had them in fresh and salt and had no problems. There's no tying, but I have to
pull up the back with the little tab. I like 'em.
--

Ban idiots, not guns!

Crocs?
 

Crocs?
 

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 00:33:09 -0400, wrote:

I injured a heel and my doctor said I have to get out of my boat
shoes. I am OK in my New Balance sneakers but I need something else.
(easy on and off, OK when wet)
He suggested crocs but I am not sure I can do it ;-)

I bought a pair from Zappos but I think they are going back. I feel
like I am walking around with plastic bags on my feet.

Still on a shoe hunt for something that works around water.
I like these very much:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/40500...ort-h2-sandals
--

Ban idiots, not guns!


That's great, but what is your preferred bolt carrier group for an AR15?

Crocs?
 

On Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:07:39 -0400, Alex wrote:

wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:32:40 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


Sperry Top Siders were de rigueur for boating shoes many years back
but you can now get decent looking casual shoes with a Sperry like
non-skid sole. Racing sailors have mostly gone to Nike like athletic
shoes or Reef Runner type small boots. I still like top siders for
casual wear and age them into different categories. Top tier is
"dress topsiders" that I can wear almost anywhere. As they age and
get scuffed a little, they get downgraded to "boat topsiders". Bottom
of the barrel is engine room top siders after they get really beat up.

I have the same progression with my AOs.
I wear them everywhere unless I am hiking or something. Then in is a
New Balance shoe. I have some 608s on now. (basically a cross
trainer). They seem Ok for pretty strenuous hiking, riding on planes
or whatever, when you want more agility than you get with a boat shoe


Likely the 608 version 3 or 4. The original 608's were the best and
they refuse to bring them back. There are a lot of complaints on the NB
website discussion forum.

These are probably the old style. I have had them for a long time.
I am wearing them in New Hampshire in 2008

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/new_...20howitzer.jpg

Crocs?
 

On Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:50:01 -0400, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:07:39 -0400, Alex wrote:

wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:32:40 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


Sperry Top Siders were de rigueur for boating shoes many years back
but you can now get decent looking casual shoes with a Sperry like
non-skid sole. Racing sailors have mostly gone to Nike like athletic
shoes or Reef Runner type small boots. I still like top siders for
casual wear and age them into different categories. Top tier is
"dress topsiders" that I can wear almost anywhere. As they age and
get scuffed a little, they get downgraded to "boat topsiders". Bottom
of the barrel is engine room top siders after they get really beat up.

I have the same progression with my AOs.
I wear them everywhere unless I am hiking or something. Then in is a
New Balance shoe. I have some 608s on now. (basically a cross
trainer). They seem Ok for pretty strenuous hiking, riding on planes
or whatever, when you want more agility than you get with a boat shoe


Likely the 608 version 3 or 4. The original 608's were the best and
they refuse to bring them back. There are a lot of complaints on the NB
website discussion forum.

These are probably the old style. I have had them for a long time.
I am wearing them in New Hampshire in 2008

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/new_...20howitzer.jpg

Back to those from LLBean. The nice thing is that if you don't like them you can send
them back. A return label accompanies everything ordered from LLBean.
--

Ban idiots, not guns!

Crocs?
 

On Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:37:20 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:50:01 -0400, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:07:39 -0400, Alex wrote:

wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:32:40 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


Sperry Top Siders were de rigueur for boating shoes many years back
but you can now get decent looking casual shoes with a Sperry like
non-skid sole. Racing sailors have mostly gone to Nike like athletic
shoes or Reef Runner type small boots. I still like top siders for
casual wear and age them into different categories. Top tier is
"dress topsiders" that I can wear almost anywhere. As they age and
get scuffed a little, they get downgraded to "boat topsiders". Bottom
of the barrel is engine room top siders after they get really beat up.

I have the same progression with my AOs.
I wear them everywhere unless I am hiking or something. Then in is a
New Balance shoe. I have some 608s on now. (basically a cross
trainer). They seem Ok for pretty strenuous hiking, riding on planes
or whatever, when you want more agility than you get with a boat shoe


Likely the 608 version 3 or 4. The original 608's were the best and
they refuse to bring them back. There are a lot of complaints on the NB
website discussion forum.

These are probably the old style. I have had them for a long time.
I am wearing them in New Hampshire in 2008

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/new_...20howitzer.jpg

Back to those from LLBean. The nice thing is that if you don't like them you can send
them back. A return label accompanies everything ordered from LLBean.

Zappos is the same way. I think that is how "online" may kill B&M
completely.
I know my wife usually tries 3 or 4 shoes for every one she buys.
UPS in USPS out. The mail lady just says "she didn't like those,
huh?"
I imagine the UPS guy thinks we need an addition on the house for all
the shoes.

OTOH I pick a shoe style and order them by item number for years.
When I was working it was Florsheim, side zipper boots and I knew the
number for black and brown. I just walked up to the counter and got
them for 25 years. I usually had a spare of each, new in the box in
the closet.
Right now I have a new pair of my AO Sperrys and when I open the box I
will order another pair.

Crocs?
 

On 8/25/15 11:51 AM, wrote:
On Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:37:20 -0400, John H.
wrote:

On Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:50:01 -0400, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:07:39 -0400, Alex wrote:

wrote:
On Sat, 22 Aug 2015 13:32:40 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


Sperry Top Siders were de rigueur for boating shoes many years back
but you can now get decent looking casual shoes with a Sperry like
non-skid sole. Racing sailors have mostly gone to Nike like athletic
shoes or Reef Runner type small boots. I still like top siders for
casual wear and age them into different categories. Top tier is
"dress topsiders" that I can wear almost anywhere. As they age and
get scuffed a little, they get downgraded to "boat topsiders". Bottom
of the barrel is engine room top siders after they get really beat up.

I have the same progression with my AOs.
I wear them everywhere unless I am hiking or something. Then in is a
New Balance shoe. I have some 608s on now. (basically a cross
trainer). They seem Ok for pretty strenuous hiking, riding on planes
or whatever, when you want more agility than you get with a boat shoe


Likely the 608 version 3 or 4. The original 608's were the best and
they refuse to bring them back. There are a lot of complaints on the NB
website discussion forum.

These are probably the old style. I have had them for a long time.
I am wearing them in New Hampshire in 2008

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/new_...20howitzer.jpg

Back to those from LLBean. The nice thing is that if you don't like them you can send
them back. A return label accompanies everything ordered from LLBean.

Zappos is the same way. I think that is how "online" may kill B&M
completely.
I know my wife usually tries 3 or 4 shoes for every one she buys.
UPS in USPS out. The mail lady just says "she didn't like those,
huh?"
I imagine the UPS guy thinks we need an addition on the house for all
the shoes.

OTOH I pick a shoe style and order them by item number for years.
When I was working it was Florsheim, side zipper boots and I knew the
number for black and brown. I just walked up to the counter and got
them for 25 years. I usually had a spare of each, new in the box in
the closet.
Right now I have a new pair of my AO Sperrys and when I open the box I
will order another pair.


I just got a pair of these:

http://tinyurl.com/pf8xdh3


Pretty comfy for my daily hikes...not expensive. Heel and sole support
seem pretty good. I was in a Sperry outlet store recently, and it didn't
have one pair of "wide" Sperry boat shoes in my perfectly normal size
11s. Amazing.

Crocs?
 

On Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:55:57 -0400, Keyser Söze
wrote:

On 8/25/15 11:51 AM, wrote:

Zappos is the same way. I think that is how "online" may kill B&M
completely.
I know my wife usually tries 3 or 4 shoes for every one she buys.
UPS in USPS out. The mail lady just says "she didn't like those,
huh?"
I imagine the UPS guy thinks we need an addition on the house for all
the shoes.

OTOH I pick a shoe style and order them by item number for years.
When I was working it was Florsheim, side zipper boots and I knew the
number for black and brown. I just walked up to the counter and got
them for 25 years. I usually had a spare of each, new in the box in
the closet.
Right now I have a new pair of my AO Sperrys and when I open the box I
will order another pair.


I just got a pair of these:

http://tinyurl.com/pf8xdh3


Pretty comfy for my daily hikes...not expensive. Heel and sole support
seem pretty good. I was in a Sperry outlet store recently, and it didn't
have one pair of "wide" Sperry boat shoes in my perfectly normal size
11s. Amazing.

They look pretty nice but I have always liked NB.

I am in a 12W so I usually have to buy online.
Nobody stocks much in that size but if I do find them in a B&M, they
are as likely to be on clearance as regular stock.