Bill Tuthill wrote:
Oci-One Kanubi wrote:

I cannot really compare. But the current soles are a little more
slippery than I would like. I wear them for the firm sole, since I
paddle kneeling with my toes pointed straight down: the sole (attached
to the high tops lashed around the ankle) supports the weight of the
foot and lower leg, rather than the toes.

The 5.10 stealth rubber soles are better than old Converse soles
for traction on a wide variety of surfaces.

Felt is better on algae-covered rock, vibram is better on dry rock,
but I don't think anything beats stealth rubber for sand-covered surfaces,
both wet and dry. Avoid wearing them at home, because they scuff floors
with black skidmarks. They also wear out fast on pavement.

I'm not a gearhead, but I believe stealth rubber soles are available
on many products. I wear Chaco sandals with 5.10 (dot pattern) soles.

Thanks, Bill. I'll keep an eye out.

I'm heading yer direction next month, but won't get as far west as you
are. We'll be mostly in Northern CO, western WY, and southwestern MT.
Maybe a bit of ID near Yellowstone.


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By the way.... thanks guys!

You've been a big help!

heading to REI to pick up a few things

I know its not advisable to spend a ton of money on
gear.... but there are a few things I wanted to get
such as clothes and knife and PFD that were decent
quality

"Oci-One Kanubi" wrote in
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Bill Tuthill wrote:
Oci-One Kanubi wrote:

I cannot really compare. But the current soles are a little more
slippery than I would like. I wear them for the firm sole, since I
paddle kneeling with my toes pointed straight down: the sole
(attached to the high tops lashed around the ankle) supports the
weight of the foot and lower leg, rather than the toes.

The 5.10 stealth rubber soles are better than old Converse soles
for traction on a wide variety of surfaces.

Felt is better on algae-covered rock, vibram is better on dry rock,
but I don't think anything beats stealth rubber for sand-covered
surfaces, both wet and dry. Avoid wearing them at home, because they
scuff floors with black skidmarks. They also wear out fast on
pavement.

My favorite water shoes are NRS felt soled kickers. I've had them for 6-7
years, have tried other options but like these the best. Since I'm also a
flyfisherman I use them while wading the local streams as well.

Go to the NRS web site (www.nrsweb.com) and enter "felt sole" in the search
box.

Oci-One Kanubi wrote:

I'm heading yer direction next month, but won't get as far west as you
are. We'll be mostly in Northern CO, western WY, and southwestern MT.
Maybe a bit of ID near Yellowstone.

Some of my friends are running the Something Fork of the Flathead in MT,
over July 4th, so perhaps you'll see them!

I don't usually say much about gear, but these 5.10 dot-pattern soles
are pretty amazing for river use. When I wear my regular shoes, it feels
like I'm ready to slip at any time.

The only piece of gear that has impressed me so much is the Thermarest,
and that was 25 years ago.