Nomad Sandals

Nomad Sandals

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I picked up a pair of these sandals in Hawaii many years back principally because they looked both good and tough. The latter came in handy over the many years I walked the beaches and drift timber along BC's west coast, picking out the salvageable logs. As a bonus, they provided the best traction on wet, beachsmooth logs of any footwear I have ever used.

Compared with the previously reviewed Chaco sandals, these have no arch support and they can hang on to moisture for a while, but holding them by the heel and whacking the toe on a solid surface will go a long way toward getting moisture, dirt and sand out. The longitudinal run of the rope and its texture give a nice friction bond with the sole of the feet, so my feet don't slide around in them even when they get wet. I keep a couple of pairs on the go and could have probably sold a van-load over the years to folks stopping me to ask where they could be purchased.

-- John Marian  

Nomadic State of Mind Traditional JC Sandal
$27

Manufactured by and available from Nomadic State of Mind


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#1 | Wed, 02-03-10 10:21

Robert

If your looking for an amphibious shoe or sandal, then look no further than the North Face Padda; provides excellent traction and support, and they dry in about 20 min.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3024518

Not to mention they look really cool. No offense but I wouldn't be caught dead in these rope sandals.

#2 | Wed, 02-03-10 10:49

twoeightnine

I've worn http://www.gurkees.com/ for years.

#3 | Wed, 02-03-10 12:48

derrick

Uh... no.

#4 | Wed, 02-03-10 04:36

Wayan

I had a pair of these, and I'm gonna say they were not worth it. Yes, they look cool and are comfortable, but they suck moisture in and give you wet foot. One puddle step and your foot is wet all day. They take forever to dry and are pretty much a wet blob until then.

So these might be great in the desert, but are worthless anywhere near water - be it a puddle or an ocean

#5 | Thu, 02-04-10 09:30

Jeff Bragg

The gurkees are probably about to be famous since the two new characters on LOST, the Man In Black and Jacob are both shown wearing these.

I just ordered one of each; nomads in natural and the gurkees in olive.

I'll let you know what I think of each.

#6 | Thu, 02-04-10 10:17

Robert

Gurkees endorsed by Smoke Monster? They must be good...


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