Chacos review

After a little research, I bought some Chacos at the REI garage sale.  I bought them for use when hiking in water and in any of our other water adventures this summer (kayaking, tubing, swimming etc). I wasn't sure I would use them for our normal hikes or not. I posted on Instagram when I tried some on in the store and asked if anyone had any thoughts. The reviews I collected were mixed. Some people loved them for hiking. Others said they were great for day-to-day but were annoying to hike in. 

So when we hiked to Silver Lake, I started out in my Chacos and brought my hiking shoes along to compare. 

I didn't have any trouble with pebbles getting under my feet, but I didn't appreciate the dustiness. I couldn't really tell if they were better or worse yet. About three quarters of the way to the top, blisters were becoming an issue.

 So I switched to my hiking shoes and there was an audible, "aaaahhh!" Like sitting down on an over-stuffed couch after sitting on the floor. The structure justs feels a lot better. I was much faster after putting these on. These are just the better choice all around for longer hikes.

Back at Silver Lake Flat Reservoir, I put my Chacos back on and this is where they belong! In the water! I'm excited to use them in slot canyons later this summer.

And swimming at Deer Creek Reservoir was so much better this year with these guys on. The entire bottom is rocks. Much easier than flip-flops! ;) Having these gave me a much better attitude about being there in general. I basically love Deer Creek now.

I still wear them almost daily. Yeah, probably nerdy but they are so comfy! And probably better for my feet than flats or flip flops. There ya have it. Great for outdoor water adventures, daily use and maybe little hikes that involve water.

Photographed: Moccasins

When Nate and I met, I quickly learned we had a very important characteristic in common:

we both love moccasins.

Pier in Huanchaco, Peru. Summer 2010.

Beach in Huanchaco. Summer 2010.

Provo in the spring.

Train tracks in Chipley

I have slipper pair from Target

but my favorites are my Minnetonkas.

I kind of like the beaded kind. Your thoughts?

Me and my vans

After looking through all my photos last week for Kennedy's post, I found so many photos of what?

My feet.

It must be my hallmark. Always looking down. (But not really).

So here are a few of my beloved Vans.

They have lasted me two years now.

I hope to still wear them for another year, despite the many holes and shreddedness.

Salt flats on the Great Salt Lake, Labor Day 2010

Jason Mraz concert with my little brother, summer 2009.

Shivers Park, summer 2009

Provo River, fall 2009

Sailing with Nate on Utah Lake, summer 2010

Frozen Provo River, winter 2011

Look for more shoe photos next week.

Have a lovely week! :)