“but started to back off when I suggested regular hiking or…”

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />I got the exact same response last year <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />. When I was looking for hiking footwear, they immediately showed me their boots <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />.
“No I want the Teva sandals.”
“Well, your pack better be light…” etc.,





“Since I'm not that guy (yes, you become that guy, notthatthere'sanythingwrongwiththat ),”

I’m still a little conscious. I tried my size on at REI, and then I ordered ‘black’ on the net. The black ones NEVER go on sale <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. So I have my casual black terrafi 2’s. When worn with a black sock, people really don’t notice. I usually have to point it out and then they do a double take.

For backpacking, I bought ugly terrafi2’s for $50. These are sometimes at STP or Campmoor. I buy 3/8” bigger (longer) than needed for stubbed toe protection; which so far has worked beautifully (knock on major wood).


Happy decisions!

-Barry