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[ghini]

It occurs to me that in the desert heat at Burning Man, my standard footwear choices of black shoes or black boots may not be the most proactical. I'm thinking I need a pair of sandals. I know there are Tevas, Birkenstocks, and all other kinds. I prefer the kind with some form of rear attachy thingy, as opposed to the kind that just has a strap over the top. Any suggestions?

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[tyme.livejournal.com]

ACK! If I recall one of the major foot problems out there is cracking feet from the PH and the dryness of having feet constantly exposed to the dust. You might wish to reconsider your foot wear or at least ask how the others survived if they don't usually warlk around like bare foot hippies.

-Tyme

[eccyntric.livejournal.com]

No sandals. The dust is alkaline and will fuck up your feet. Wear comfortable boots.

[eccyntric.livejournal.com]

Tho if you ever did want sandals for anything else, get chacos. They are the best sandals ever. I've climbed mountains in mine.

[uglor.livejournal.com]

I found a pair on ebay for half price. If I fall off a mountain and die, I blame you.

[allidc.livejournal.com]

If you do wear sandals, at least bring some vinegar to make yourself a footbath before you put on other shoes. Or stop by one of the camps that'll do that for you...it's a weird treat to get pampered in the middle of the desert by strangers.

I wore my Tevas twice out there as I was suffering from horrible blisters (another good lesson-break in your boots well beforehand!). I felt fine while I was there, but then my feet peeled for a month once I got back. Yeech.

[(Anonymous)]

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