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If I'm going to be wearing sandals there better be a margarita and a beach chair close by.  DRSS Searcy 470 NE | |||
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What happens if you need to run to avoid being stomped or gored? Would it not be better to have on a shoe that would be more secure and agile. | |||
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Back in 2003 the PH I had went barefoot. Good Hunting,  | |||
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Running is the ideal way to get stomped or gored! Stand and shoot, cause you ain't gonna out run anything. | |||
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 There are some guys that choose to run sometimes and the Zambezi Valley is probably where it happens most but I for one prefer to stand my ground and deal with the situation..... and see what's trying to stuff me up. | |||
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Shootaway, While I doubt any of us can out run any animal, your point is very well taken. Almost all of us have had situations where we had to move very quickly such as brisk jog to get in position to make a shot because animals were moving in a certain direction or move out of the way of a group of animals that were moving in a certain direction. (I am not talking about a charge here) I got an idea... let's take a poll... Here is the question... Today you are going for a 5 mile walk in the wilderness. You will meet a variety of conditons including sand, rocks, brush, thorns, twigs, small hills, small streams, and even light marsh conditions. The area may contain snakes (poisonous and non posinous) spiders, ants and other insects that bite. You may be required to move quickly and climb hills and manuever in and out of streambeds, failure to negotiate the terrain in the wilderness may cause: 1) the runination of you $15K vacation 2) failure to meet your objective 3) injury Your choice of footwear is: A) lightweight boots or trail shoes B) sandals with straps and even a small covering of the toe if you like All of those choosing B, report for psychiatric evaluation Mike Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.  What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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Mike - Considering your example above, I would probably go with Merrell's light hiking type shoe/booth. I do like hunting in sandals when I can however. The one's Will has on seem to be perfect. I loved the sandals/Tiva's when I was in CAR in 2007 tracking giant eland for 8-9 hrs straight. | |||
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How about showing us a video of the man in action? It would be nice to have a thread with videos posted by PH's of themselves in action. | |||
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Sorry but I don't understand your comment. I wasn't criticising anyone for running.... it's none of my business how they hunt and if they're happy to do so, it's got bugger all to do with me. I'll also add that hunters have been writing about doing that very thing (esp in the valley) for years, so it's nothing new. However, as far as I'm concerned, I'd rather face 'em and see what I'm shooting at. Anyway, I'm too old to run far or fast!  | |||
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Anyone tried these on safari yet? These ones are an improvement over the ones I first tried on. Kangaroo leather and better soles. Vibram five fingers. http://www.vibramfivefingers.c...ducts_kso_trek_m.cfm  577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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I wonder how well those feet shoes breathe? Kinda look like they would be hot and then your feet are slipping around inside of them. Plus, neat as they look I don't think they would fit everyone, my second toe is longer than my big toe. ~Ann   | |||
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Strops sandals are the way forward. Decent cover with good ventilation and very comfortable. Victoria Falls to Mucumbura - the length of Zim's Zambezi Valley - almost every step of the way in the same pair of strops. Cheers, Dave         | |||
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I tried on the first generation and liked them but the toes were too squared off so my smallest two toes would not fit well. These ones are more swept back so probably would fit great. They fit snugly and would not slide around. It was like bicycle shorts for the feet with straps and grippy rubber bottoms. Worth trying if you do have somewhat normal feet.
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My ph hunts in sandals, however, that sucker is a little more than half my age. I usually hunt in a pair of Russell south forty boots, but this year I took a pair of Russell tula tula boots: they fit and feel just fine, but I need more support around my ankles, thicker soles under my feet, and the slick soles sure slip on the grass; at least that is my excuse for falling on my backside. I think I will stick with the full boot. | |||
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Yes,open Sandals are comfortable, light and cool but........ . .  Shit sometimes happens. | |||
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I believe these are the sandals that Will uses.    JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous. | |||
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Great looking pair of ???? and I agree about Will and all, but Judge you are really asking for it!! Larry Sellers SCI Life Member
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Can you say cankles? | |||
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Hey, I won't post a pic of my pink sandals if you guys refrain from posting your ugly ass feet. Jesus, spare us. ------------------------------- Will Stewart / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor Member, GOA, N.A.G.R. _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ Hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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But didn't you ask for blood and gore in a recent post? And Ill stop showing my busted up feet when you stop wearing sleeveless shirts. Deal?  | |||
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Sorry. Can't do that! ------------------------------- Will Stewart / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor Member, GOA, N.A.G.R. _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ Hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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Will: Go to the AR Home page. Scroll down to the AR store. Click on the link. Order yourself a pair of biceps. 114-R10David | |||
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Dude, have you got a broken ankle in that photo? Looks quite painful. BTW- The pink sandals would scare off any hopes of bagging a leopard. ~Ann | |||
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Will; please either go to the gym or change your name to John Sharp OZ; please either cover that shit up or cape those hairy ass feet  Steve Formerly "Nganga" | |||
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I just scanned over this Shorts and sandals.....hmmmm And to think I had to ask why anyone wears leg gaiters Lace up boots and long pants for me ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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I like having my Keen's, especially for days with lots of water / riverbeds (barefoot is a bit hardcore for me). They really don't take up much room in my bag. | |||
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I love hunting in Keene's. They are light, not as hot and not as much of a problem in water. | |||
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Larry: Watch out for jiggers if you go stomping around in stagnant muddy pools - I doubt you will find someone expert enough to remove it back home without bursting the sac and causing an infection. That would probably be the only setback wearing Keens or any other similar type of open footwear. | |||
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I listened to Will and tried Tevas. They are great in flat terrain, but in the hills I need boots for the ankle support. Open toe sandals clean out with a shake of the foot, with boots you need gaiters. JPK  Free 500grains | |||
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In the area we hunt, I want something that covers my feet and gives me protection from some horrible thorns. | |||
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Terrain makes a huge difference. When I hunted the Okavango Delta tevas would have been fine. In the Kalahari with the thorns, or the Matetsi area of Zim I needed more protection. Usually I wore Nike running shoes. In Zim the thorns and grass pushed right through the mesh, fortunately I have a pair of boots. | |||
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I wear hunting boots when hunting but put my Tevas on as soon as getting back to camp. I wore them into the bush on what was suppose to be a quick look for camp meat and ended up walking several miles trying to catch up with a nice buff we spotted. The results were some wonderful blisters that stayed with me the remainder of the three weeks in Zim.  [/URL] | |||
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Like Tim416 and Saeed said. Hunting boots for me when hunting and sandals when I return to camp. | |||
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That pic says it all.........whoa. Light boots for me.........though up in the Caprivi, playing in the water with the flatdogs, Teva's might be an idea. | |||
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Good point. A few years ago I chartered a sailboat at BVI. A few days into the trip, while at the helm, a portion of my left foot was out of the shade. Severe burn through my Keens, I could hardly walk with any shoes after that. | |||
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Open toed Keens with no socks. Works for me. Mac | |||
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Since I started this post years ago, I have worn Keens quite a bit in Africa. I like the nylon ones more than leather. I do not wear them on a normal day's hunt for things like buff or ele, etc. If I know there will be water involved (croc/hippo), I wear them. If I am going to sit in a blind for a cat, I wear them. I have taken some walks in the bush, and I don't like rocks getting in, and I certainly wouldn't want to wear them in thorn country. I stuck 7 thorns all the way through the soles of a pair of regular boots in one trip this year, and I don't want my feet exposed to anything like that. Good Hunting, Tim Herald Worldwide Trophy Adventures tim@trophyadventures.com | |||
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I hate wearing sandals, full stop. Not even at the beach. I have baby butt soft feet and can't stand having anything in there at all. I love wearing shorts in almost any weather or climate and wear light boots with them. Since I have discovered gaiters, I wear them all the time just to keep crap from falling down in my shoes when working in the yard or even hiking down the sidewalk where over grown bush against my legs. I have a pair of Crocs that I use in camp for going between the tent and the toilet. Other than that it is my Keen lightweight boots or my Courteney's! H. Cole Stage III, FRGS ISC(PJ), USN (Ret) "You do not have a right to an opinion. An opinion should be the result of careful thought, not an excuse for it." Harlan Ellison " War is God's way to teach Americans geography." Ambrose Bierce | |||
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