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Synthetic flat-footed slipper

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Marek Sapkovski · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 65

Is there such a thing? I know Red Chili makes Nachos - is that an ample replacement for Moccasym?

PS. I know, synthetic shoes stink, but I am just too tired of the variable fit due to stretching.

Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,492

Two thoughts - why not go with a Velcro-closed shoe? That'll accomodate some of the stretch. And... check out Tenaya shoes. They're sold by Trango (trango.com) and all are non-leather uppers. No slippers shown on the website, but a couple Velcro models.

pooler · · Albany, NY · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 20

I bet evolve makes something like that

Matt Roberts · · Columbus, OH · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 85
Chris Schmidt · · Fruita, CO · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 0

Don't buy your moccs too small and they won't stretch. They only stretch because your foot is smaller than the shoe

Kevin N. · · Wenatchee · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 1,286
fiveten.com/products/footwe…

no need to go synthetic. stonelands slipper is lined leather and will resist stretching. street shoe size fit my feet snug and plenty of performance and comfort. leather = less stink too.

great all around shoe, quite stiff for edging and torquing in cracks/ all day support. the shape is such that your outside toes lay nice and flat too so sliding into thinner cracks is easier and less painful due to minimal toe scrunch.
Ryan Kempf · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 371
Chris Schmidt wrote:Don't buy your moccs too small and they won't stretch. They only stretch because your foot is smaller than the shoe
This made me laugh, interwebs logic is awesome.
frankstoneline · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 30
VaGenius wrote: I didn't get here first, but I will echo. You are confused. You can't tell leather from synthetic. We have found the end of your expertise. Gracefully retire, Gear God.
The addict is leather
JCM · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 115

Straight from the horse's mouth (Evolv website; for the Addict):

Profile: Semi symmetrical
Sole: 4.2 mm TRAX® high friction rubber
Rand: VTR rand (thicker front toe area)
Upper: Split leather
Lining: Unlined with synthetic heel padding
Midsole: MX-P: 1 mm full-length midsole
Sizes: 4 - 13.5 US (half sizes)

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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