“Many peops think sandals, tevas… are appropriate on the trail, until they break an ankle I guess…”

Hey! I resemble that remark!

Remember, the opposite can be said, ‘it is unhealthily irresponsible to promote boots to beginning backpackers.’

And back to subject, I like taking Styrofoam cups on 2 or 3 day trips. And NO I don’t stand on them.
-Barry