Salomon Techamphibian 2

I bought a pair of these before a trip to Zion National Park. I chose these over Merrells and other brands due to the comfort and lack of pressure points right out of the box. I did notice the heel strap slipped a bit when I first bought them but after I hit the desert with them the slippage stopped. I guess I just needed a little sand to wear in the strap a little so it could be gripped.

I probably hiked 25+ miles through open desert and 3 slot canyons and they worked great. I used to wear Chacos on these trips but always came away bleeding after wet sand would work its way under the straps and rub. For the sake of self preservation I bought these and was shocked at the difference.

They have excellent grip both on dry ground and in the rivers and they drain really well. They keep the rocks from getting in. The only thing that worked its way under my foot was a little really fine sand. They dry super quick. Each morning I slipped them on and were completely dry.
I followed the recommendation and wore them with socks and my friend uses his without. I had no spots that rubbed or anything but my friend did have to bandage his Achilles with medical tape. I'd go with socks, its less painful unless you are doing shorter distances. That's my two cents.

I've had them since the begining of the summer and have had pretty good luck with them so far. The sizing was dead on for me. Fast & easy to lace up. They are comfortable to wear on short treks and kayaking. Its nice that you can fold down the heel and slip them on real quick, it came in handy late at night while I was camping. I have worn them for a full day treking around Acadia in ME and they did ok. unfortunetly they don't dry that fast and get a little uncomfortable bare foot on a full day of walking. I also wish the mesh worked a little better, I've had to take them off after walking around in streams to pull some pretty decent pebbles out. I'll take the bad with the good though because they are very versatile. All in all they are decent shoes!

Well, I have to give these shoes a 10. I find them to be ultra light yet tough. I weigh in at 230 pounds, (all muscle of course), and I am as sure footed as I have ever been. Through water, trails and simply everyday use, I can't take them off. I wear them without socks and they keep my feet dry. Now the only negative is that the bamboo and special ingredient they use for controlling foot odors is a sham. These things make your feet STINK. My feet never stink normaly but with these they REEK. Having said that, when I shower at night I wear them and sprinkle shampoo on them, give them a toe scrub , rinse them off, hang them up and they will be ready for the next day. Hope this helps you make a more informed decision.

I have had these for a year and a half, my wife has had hers for probably four years. These are a versatile shoe. Whether it be a hike turned light trail run, hiking the narrows in Zion, or scrambling canyons, these shoes have stood up to it all for me. I love being able to drop the heel and wear them more like a sandal. I live in Las Vegas, so I value the breathability of the shoe during the summer, and when going in and out of the water. I have had some issues with pressure points on the inside of my foot, but that went away after a longer break-in period. I haven't had any issues with durability, so I have got to go five stars on these.

They have worked well in almost all conditions. Have taken them for a couple intense biking rides with plenty of mud and water. They are not tanks, you have to take care of what you rub them against.

I like this type of shoe better than a sandal. Protects the foor and gives more stability for hiking, canyoning.

Pros: Slip on or regular shoe fit, they dry faster than a shoe but not faster than a sandal, good traction/arch support, comfortable.

Cons: Belt slips loose (recommend doing a litlle knot after tightening), not for wide feet, might have some pressure points, sturdyness might be an issue.

Overall: If you can live with the cons as I can, they are great. the sizing chart is good.

I love cliff jumping and rope swings but I hate going barefoot. These shoes are perfect for me They are great for taking a little shock when you hit the water (or the bottom) from any height even when pushing or exceeding the century mark for height. When wearing them around they are super comfey with socks or no. I've used them for everything from working to as an approach shoe for climbing. The no sock comfort is great at the crag.

My main beef is that they take a very long time to dry out considering that they are a water shoe.