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So I just tested out the new foot gear! [Z2/Terrenos, for Samantha's FYI.]
!
They were pretty kick ass in general. I found them a lot more supportive than anything I've ever hiked in, actually. We'll start with the bad though. I have a habit of ending on the good note. Personal preference ;) I'll always ask for bad news first!
The bad.
I am keenly aware that ankle support is lacking in comparison to a good set of boots. The drawbacks also include the occassional pebble as well. [Although I was glad to see they actually slip back out of the sandal pretty quickly, even so.] At the end of my 2 hour hike, just before I was at the bottom [thank gods there was no pack, like when I broke my boots in!!!] and thank gods I was near the bottom. I began developing a hot-spot where the extra supportive arch was, only on the right foot. That foot seems to be bigger/weirder than the left, for whatever reason. [Well, all my body on the right is not quite as good as the left, honestly. Eye, ear, foot.]
So, anyhow! I was gingerly treading when I was close to the bottom. It didn't blister! So I am happy with that! I forgot how fun it is to break in trail shoes. [Note sarcasm.]
I know, I know. In time it will be a memory like my current boots.
Though I must say, it didn't happen until the BOTTOM!
Due to ankle support, I am unable to run downhill nearly as easily. I typically am a speed-downhiller. It made me slow down to ensure no ankle-twisting.
The good!
Their soles are awesome! Traction was a sinch. I chose Tiger Cable line as a good test of this. Rocks galore, unstable terrain. Well, let's just say I felt at home with my ability to navigate the usual slippery-ness.
I have NEVER had my feet so free and spread out while hiking. This was cool! They also felt very well breathed. I felt almost like I was walking without shoes [comfortably] on the uphill portion of the trek. The straps allowed freedom, and yet kept my foot secure the whole time. I really liked the fact that not ONCE, even in the mud, did my feet get dirty. The sides of the sandals seem to shield the feet of this. I know it'll be fun if I find a stream too! I won't have to worry nearly as much.
They really felt snug, and the arch support was a luxury. I kept thinking, "wow. Footbeds. That DOES sound restful. My feet are resting... only.... not."
lol. So anywho. I was pleased with overall preformance, and decided that even the toe loops I struggled with so much, were very useful. Especially once I loosened them to the suggested looseness on the website. Thank gods I didn't try it like I had them before -- perhaps there was a good reason I fell asleep Tuesday and was unable to test them then! They weren't properly adjusted and - I probably would have had a temper about it!!!
All in all, I'm very pleased. And I read a review on the Chaco website message board -- the woman was asking of ways to clean her Chacos, "I've had them for 2-3 years and they are still in good shape..."
That prospect excites me. I like things that last.
Yeah!
-Angela.
So I just tested out the new foot gear! [Z2/Terrenos, for Samantha's FYI.]
!
They were pretty kick ass in general. I found them a lot more supportive than anything I've ever hiked in, actually. We'll start with the bad though. I have a habit of ending on the good note. Personal preference ;) I'll always ask for bad news first!
The bad.
I am keenly aware that ankle support is lacking in comparison to a good set of boots. The drawbacks also include the occassional pebble as well. [Although I was glad to see they actually slip back out of the sandal pretty quickly, even so.] At the end of my 2 hour hike, just before I was at the bottom [thank gods there was no pack, like when I broke my boots in!!!] and thank gods I was near the bottom. I began developing a hot-spot where the extra supportive arch was, only on the right foot. That foot seems to be bigger/weirder than the left, for whatever reason. [Well, all my body on the right is not quite as good as the left, honestly. Eye, ear, foot.]
So, anyhow! I was gingerly treading when I was close to the bottom. It didn't blister! So I am happy with that! I forgot how fun it is to break in trail shoes. [Note sarcasm.]
I know, I know. In time it will be a memory like my current boots.
Though I must say, it didn't happen until the BOTTOM!
Due to ankle support, I am unable to run downhill nearly as easily. I typically am a speed-downhiller. It made me slow down to ensure no ankle-twisting.
The good!
Their soles are awesome! Traction was a sinch. I chose Tiger Cable line as a good test of this. Rocks galore, unstable terrain. Well, let's just say I felt at home with my ability to navigate the usual slippery-ness.
I have NEVER had my feet so free and spread out while hiking. This was cool! They also felt very well breathed. I felt almost like I was walking without shoes [comfortably] on the uphill portion of the trek. The straps allowed freedom, and yet kept my foot secure the whole time. I really liked the fact that not ONCE, even in the mud, did my feet get dirty. The sides of the sandals seem to shield the feet of this. I know it'll be fun if I find a stream too! I won't have to worry nearly as much.
They really felt snug, and the arch support was a luxury. I kept thinking, "wow. Footbeds. That DOES sound restful. My feet are resting... only.... not."
lol. So anywho. I was pleased with overall preformance, and decided that even the toe loops I struggled with so much, were very useful. Especially once I loosened them to the suggested looseness on the website. Thank gods I didn't try it like I had them before -- perhaps there was a good reason I fell asleep Tuesday and was unable to test them then! They weren't properly adjusted and - I probably would have had a temper about it!!!
All in all, I'm very pleased. And I read a review on the Chaco website message board -- the woman was asking of ways to clean her Chacos, "I've had them for 2-3 years and they are still in good shape..."
That prospect excites me. I like things that last.
Yeah!
-Angela.
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Date: 2005-07-01 09:02 am (UTC)