Comments on: Salomon Techamphibian Shoe Review

By: Pox

Pox — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:01:05 +0000

John…weren’t we just talking about this the other day?

A co-worker of mine recently hiked the Foothills Trail (AKA: The Stair-Master) in a pair of TechAmphibs and loved them…the trick, like you said, would be Superfeet.

On a side note: If there are wide-footed Soloman fans out there, like me, there is now the XA Comp Ultra Plus. I have a 4E left foot, my right is a 3E and the Plus fits me just fine.

By: John

John — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:24:02 +0000

I don’t think the the Salomons or North Face shoes are going to be appropriate for the type of things your using them for. They’re made to dry out quickly, but not for staying wet all the time. I’m glad your Crocs are serving you well. Mine sure have.

By: Doug Ward

Doug Ward — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:45:01 +0000

I’m a fish farmer and enjoyed those shoes for a while. North Face has a similar version.
Both are very functional but highly overpriced and wear out quick.Poorly made to say the least.
I us a good old pair of Crocs these years.
I wouldn’t ever buy another pair of Salomons..

By: John

John — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:13:08 +0000

They’d be great for stream crossings, and you might be surprised about using these things for hiking. Adding the Superfeet really helps. Granted, I’m not a big fan of campshoes in general, and a thru-hiked in Chacos, so take this with a grain of salt.

By: Bob Ziegler

Bob Ziegler — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:47:42 +0000

I am looking at these as a possible solution to use for stream crossings and camp shoes. Being named ‘Techamphibian’ I would never expect them to be my thru-hike shoes. I would expect them to get me across a stream or bog without falling down and dry quickly hanging from the back of my pack as I went on down the trail. Of course I would find another shoe for my thru or even a weekender hike.