thejungleisneutral
Walkabout
I like them because they are quiet and ultralightweight.
It surprises me that Vibram has been knocked for making unproven claims. The rationale behind the claims sounds feasible to me but then again I didn't buy them to enhance my athletic prowess. I bought them so that the women in my life could continually remark on their ugliness
Maybe I should stop wearing them with jeans?
Here's a couple of pics of my KSO TrekSport model out bush -
Pros of my particular model -
Very cool in hot weather
ultralightweight
Quick drying
4mm sole to cushion uneven or loose surfaces underfoot
Vibram "commando" style sole is great for general bush use
Very quiet for stalking
Cons:
Light construction is the tradeoff for light weight
Expensive in Australia
Sole pattern not as effective on wet river rocks, requiring more careful foot placement and loading than a pair of basic hiking boots
Low cut and mesh top makes it easier for dirt, sand, mud and debris to fall into the shoe and the "fingers" make it more complex to remove such debris
Grass, leaves and twigs often become caught between the toes, particularly during off-track bush bashes.
They are a good item to have in the toolbox for specific tasks such as wildlife photography, as kayak shoes and for water crossings on longer walks. I like them.
It surprises me that Vibram has been knocked for making unproven claims. The rationale behind the claims sounds feasible to me but then again I didn't buy them to enhance my athletic prowess. I bought them so that the women in my life could continually remark on their ugliness
Maybe I should stop wearing them with jeans? Here's a couple of pics of my KSO TrekSport model out bush -
Pros of my particular model -
Very cool in hot weather
ultralightweight
Quick drying
4mm sole to cushion uneven or loose surfaces underfoot
Vibram "commando" style sole is great for general bush use
Very quiet for stalking
Cons:
Light construction is the tradeoff for light weight
Expensive in Australia
Sole pattern not as effective on wet river rocks, requiring more careful foot placement and loading than a pair of basic hiking boots
Low cut and mesh top makes it easier for dirt, sand, mud and debris to fall into the shoe and the "fingers" make it more complex to remove such debris
Grass, leaves and twigs often become caught between the toes, particularly during off-track bush bashes.
They are a good item to have in the toolbox for specific tasks such as wildlife photography, as kayak shoes and for water crossings on longer walks. I like them.
