Favorite between-burn shoes

Chacos.  I’ve seen too many flip flop toe injuries. 

No shoes if it's hot. Once your feet get used to it it's really liberating not to need shoes to walk 10 ft.
Walmart slippers if it's cold. Also in the cold I find that it helps putting your shoes on and doesn't really effect performance if you wear those really thin socks meant for biking.

On another note I've always wondered what would be the perfect shoe to put in your day pack that could roll up or pack flat but still handle a forth class decent.

Jake G wrote: No shoes if it's hot. Once your feet get used to it it's really liberating not to need shoes to walk 10 ft.
Walmart slippers if it's cold. Also in the cold I find that it helps putting your shoes on and doesn't really effect performance if you wear those really thin socks meant for biking.

I'm not worried about walking barefoot. Your feet get dirty when you're walking barefoot then you go and stick your dirty feet into your expensive climbing shoes.

Carlos Danger wrote:

That is a great way to trash your expensive climbing shoes. Climbing shoes are meant to climb in not walk in.

Did I mention I was walking around in them, or did we just assume? Besides, I’ll decide what I do in them. Once you pay for mine you can chime in. 

Jake G wrote: On another note I've always wondered what would be the perfect shoe to put in your day pack that could roll up or pack flat but still handle a forth class decent.

cruzers

Alex Z wrote: Do you have a favorite shoe to slip on between burns? I typically just keep my climbing shoes on the whole time I'm bouldering, but I think my shoes would last longer and my feet hurt less if I took off my climbing shoes between burns. I'm looking for something that'll pack easily (or be able to hike), slip on fast, and be comfortable and warm without socks.

I've been looking at some slipper type shoes like the Teva Ember Moc, North Face Thermoball, or Olu Kai brand shoes. It looks like Black Diamond makes a Session shoe that's specifically designed for what I want. However, it's fairly expensive for what it is. Overall, these shoes all seem overpriced.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Bouldering in the winter here, in Idaho I just wore old zip up, lined, snow boots, and was barefoot in the boots. Good enough for walking around, actually nicer than most stuff if the brush is wet, and super fast to put on and off. Warmed the frozen tootsies up nicely, too, while the friend took their shot at it.

Best, Helen

I ended up getting the Teva Ember Mocs and they're better than I expected. They even work well for some easier approaches.

Chacos or flip flops

Just back from City of Rocks. On that nice, frictiony, rock my favorite shoe when I'm not roped up are beloved Chaco flip flops. Barefoot, if I need more grip than that for a short stretch on approach trails. 

Velcro climbing shoes are great for on and off on bouldering trips. Only real downside is cheatgrass collection with velcro. Man, I hate that stuff! That's a plus with no socks....no cheatgrass.

I also choose to wear climbing shoes sized to be wearable, so there's that. Don't have to take them off at the gym. Outside, the chacos, if it isn't too cold.

Best, Helen

In the winter between gos I always wear down hut booties which are both practical and undeniably fashion forward. 

Slip on Vans (socks are optional)

Narrow feet? Try the Evolv Cruzers. Easy on/easy off. 

Rainbow sandals.
Do Sanuk’s still exist? I had one pair and they were light as sandals but kept you from skinning your toe tips on the approach (why I don’t approach in sandals anymore).

Sidney S wrote:

Tevas, flip-flops... everybody thinks u need closed toed shoes for approaches but this is not true. Of course for REAL hefty approaches this could be true but for the majority I like to wear flip-flops or sandals bc they’re GREAT between burn shoes. Super comfy and convenient! #endtoxicgearculture 

I don't know why but I've always hated wearing open-toed shoes. I really don't like the loose feeling of open-toed shoes. I only wear flip-flops or sandals if my feet are guaranteed to get wet. The ember moc's have ended up being one of my favorite shoes I've ever owned. I wear them more than any other shoe I currently own. I'll probably own a pair for as long as they manufacture them.