Add reviews of outdoor gear and equipment here... or simply chat about gear and ask for recommendations
Footwear for river crossings
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by Caberfeidh » Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:33 am
How about stilts?
- Attachments
-
- Cairngorm Club River Crossing Brigade, circa 1912.
-
Caberfeidh - Stravaiging
- Posts: 7350
- Joined: Feb 5, 2009
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by nick70 » Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:10 am
bydand_loon wrote:Used these for the last 5 or 6 years, i think they were originally meant as barefoot runners, very, very light, also very secure in fast water, you can roll them up, hang them off, or just ram them inside your bergan, they dont need drying out either.
Looks like they've changed the design a wee bit since I got them, mine came with a neoprene removable sock (which can be worn independently if desired, I don't really use them), they work ok as a camp shoe too. I wouldn't pay full price mind, i paid 20/25 quid in the sales
https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/mens/off-road/ultra-3-plus-mens?colour=Navy
Thanks for the suggestion, also another excellent item for me to consider. Aargh, decisions, decisions.
- nick70
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by nick70 » Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:12 am
Caberfeidh wrote:How about stilts?
Absolutely priceless. Caberfeidh are you a stand up in your spare time? If not you should be.
Love it



- nick70
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by dibs » Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:33 am
Try these "Feetz" they are brilliant and have a non slip sole on them, weigh very little and take up little room in your pack.
https://www.purpleturtle.co.uk/feetz-pocket-festival-wellies-10439.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw8uLcBRACEiwAaL6MSTqc9AZpP8ltZhlAssXNIgYYTo92gzJAo8AqDq8YuSbeN4ZQWnu37BoCpyQQAvD_BwE
https://www.purpleturtle.co.uk/feetz-pocket-festival-wellies-10439.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw8uLcBRACEiwAaL6MSTqc9AZpP8ltZhlAssXNIgYYTo92gzJAo8AqDq8YuSbeN4ZQWnu37BoCpyQQAvD_BwE
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by abbruce » Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:41 pm
I carry these if I have a river crossing to do
https://www.feetz.co.uk/
Fold flat in their own small pack, are lightweight & fit easily over walking boots (if you go up a size).
Oh, & they're only a tenner
https://www.feetz.co.uk/
Fold flat in their own small pack, are lightweight & fit easily over walking boots (if you go up a size).
Oh, & they're only a tenner
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by rockhopper » Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:50 pm
Cheap pair of flip flops - very lightweight, dry very quickly and thick soles mean the feet don't feel any sharp rocks. Just take care that feet don't slip out of them and best to use two poles to aid balance.
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by gaffr » Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:45 am
Remove socks from dry boots cross over then pour out water replace socks and then continue with damp boots....not recommended if going up high in winter. 

Re: Footwear for river crossings
by willsdad » Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:49 pm
I'll second croc style jelly shoes.
Dry quickly and also work for bothy shoes.
If you invest in a good pair that are comfortable, they'll also be ideal for the short road /track sections to give your feet a bit of a breather.
I took rubble bags - never used them.
I made my own lightweight bothy sandals - ended up buying cheap jelly shoes in the hardware shop in Ullapool.
Dry quickly and also work for bothy shoes.
If you invest in a good pair that are comfortable, they'll also be ideal for the short road /track sections to give your feet a bit of a breather.
I took rubble bags - never used them.
I made my own lightweight bothy sandals - ended up buying cheap jelly shoes in the hardware shop in Ullapool.
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by mluiesp » Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:14 pm
What about the good old-fashioned air shoes? aka going barefoot?
- mluiesp
- Hill Bagger
- Posts: 30
- Joined: Apr 11, 2017
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by AHillTooFar » Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:17 pm
abbruce wrote:I carry these if I have a river crossing to do
https://www.feetz.co.uk/
Fold flat in their own small pack, are lightweight & fit easily over walking boots (if you go up a size).
Oh, & they're only a tenner
Will give these a look, twice I have been stopped recently due to a stream being too deep and fast flowing to try with just my boots. I personally do not like having to take off boots and socks to ford water.
Re: Footwear for river crossings
by mrssanta » Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:35 pm
mluiesp wrote:What about the good old-fashioned air shoes? aka going barefoot?
sharp/slippy rocks, stubbed toes, piranhas
26 posts
• Page 2 of 2 • 1, 2
Walkhighlands community forum is advert free
We need help to keep the site online.
Can you help support Walkhighlands and the online community by setting up a monthly donation by direct debit?
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Kinshusrst Kid and 11 guests