Saw these today and thought of you DJ wearing your Crocs while paddling. They're called Vibram Five Fingers...might be good for you guys in the cold weather. I know they're not the best to look at but I thought that about Crocs 6 years ago too when I first saw them. I remember thinking..."no-one's gunna wear those things".





This from there wesite:-

Vibram FiveFingers work as a second skin, a true foot glove. They are ultralight and designed to give maximum sensitivity. FiveFingers allows barefoot enthusiasts to move as they would when barefoot, but with maximum security. FiveFingers are perfect on diverse terrains for a number of activities from sports to relaxing around the house. Named one of the Best Invention of 2007 by Time Magazine and winner of the 2008 edition of the "Italian Award for Creativity" , FiveFingers are conquering the world.

There is an authentic technological breakthrough behind FiveFinger's unique look. Three years of research in cooperation with great biomechanical institutions and field testing were necessary to faithfully reproduce the shape and lines of the human foot. FiveFingers are the only product that work in complete harmony with the natural mechanics of human body, letting the body retain its original sensitivity, freedom of movement and the natural grip on various terrain.

There web site:-

http://www.vibram.com/index.php/us/VIBRAM/What-we-do/Other-Products

Yes DJ..I know what you mean...my feet have cuts all over them. Gotta love Hydrogen Peroxide !! It's not too late today if you want me to get some for you. Just need your size ??

I wonder if sand from the shore break gets stuck in the Five Fingers? There's nothing worse than having a bit of shell grit stuck between your toes.

I've read that you have to have very exact fitting for the Five Fingers to fit properly.