How to Hike in Crocs

While Crocs are popular with medical professionals and other people who spend whole workdays on their feet, they have also become popular with hikers looking for a lightweight camp shoe that doubles as a sandal. Even thru-hikers walking the country's long-distance trails have been seen sporting Crocs as their main shoe instead of boots. If you want to wear your Crocs in the wild, keep these basic steps in mind.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Choose a pair of Crocs that you like for your hike. Fit is important and varies between styles, so make sure to try them on before heading out for the trail.

2. Make sure that the Crocs you're going to use have plenty of tread left on the soles. They won't have as much grip as the soles of a hiking boot, so you'll want as much of the original tread as you can get.

3. Make sure that the style of Crocs you pick is appropriate for type of hiking you'll be doing. The ventilation of the classic models might feel great on a hot or humid day, but you'll want something a little more protective for cold or prickly environments.

4. Consider using an elastic bandage or special-made brace for arch support. This can help your feet feel relatively fresh after a long day on the trail.

5. Replace the original straps on your Crocs with Turbo Straps. If you need to walk through moving water, these sturdy straps should keep the Crocs firmly planted on your feet.

Tips & Warnings

• Pair your Crocs up with a good waterproof sock for hiking on wet or snowy trails.
• If you need more cushioning from Crocs, try the Off-Road model, which has a thicker sole and deeper lugs in the tread.
• Unless you're particularly sure-footed, don't wear Crocs when hiking with a heavily loaded pack. Without the ankle support of traditional boots you'll be more likely to turn an ankle and ruin your hike.

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