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Discussion: Crocs

in: barb; barb > 2016-08-15

Aug 17, 2016 3:56 PM #

GuyO:

Are they appropriate footwear for orienteering?

Aug 17, 2016 4:01 PM #

barb:

Yes.

Aug 17, 2016 6:45 PM #

andreais:

For that matter, I am not stopping any kids in flip flops from trying it out.

Aug 17, 2016 11:42 PM #

cmpbllv:

Wait, you need footwear? I knew I was doing something wrong!

Aug 17, 2016 11:53 PM #

jjcote:

I ran a Stampede course in Laramie once wearing Tevas and running shorts. People thought I was recklessly underdressed. Because I was wearing only SPF8.

Aug 18, 2016 4:36 AM #

GuyO:

I wasn't suggesting kids wearing crocs (or sandals / flip flops) not be allowed to O; just that more protective footwear be recommended -- if practical to do so.

Aug 18, 2016 8:16 AM #

Cristina:

Yes, let's set up as many barriers to participation as possible. Heaven forbid kids have fun in a park without kevlar socks and wraparound helmets.

Aug 18, 2016 9:40 AM #

bshields:

Magazine beach is a city park, Guy. Grassy. "Beach".

Aug 18, 2016 11:21 AM #

jjcote:

In short (as short as can be), Barb's answer to the question is spot on.

Aug 18, 2016 12:27 PM #

iansmith:

I wear Inov-8s - prototypical orienteering shoes - and still hurt my feet sometimes. Maybe I should switch to crocs.

Aug 18, 2016 8:33 PM #

GuyO:

Ooo, ouch! Feelin' the burn...

This discussion thread is closed.