Inov8 Recolite, Feelmax Kuusa

[Matt Sanger]

Can't find decent reviews on these two lightweights. Anyone?

I'm looking for something light (duh), quick drying, and secure, supportive, and protective enough to handle challenging river crossings (i.e. swift water and nasty rocks). So this would be a dual purpose item: river crossings and camp shoe.

The Feelmax is supposed to be around 100g each, but looks a bit fragile.

Inov8's are about 190g each.

It's a cr@p shoot just relying on online pic's.

[JM Addleman]

I haven't tried either of those shoes (although I love my new Roclite 295s) but my choice for your situation is Vibram Fivefingers. 150g a pair and the perfect water/camp shoe if you can get down with a little weirdness.

If you're not, I would say the Inov8s just on reputation. I hear feelmaxes aren't very durable.

[Robert Devereux]

I got a pair of Recolites today. I only have impressions from about half a mile of city walking. They fit me really well, which is a first for athletic sandals. The rubber is very cushioning, which feels weird. I can't think of any shoes I've tried that are similarly cushioning.

[Matt Sanger]

so I can't tell if the recolites have an insole…and that would effect their capacity to dry out quickly…

do you think they are secure enough for swift water crossings?

thanks

[Robert Devereux]

The Recolites do have insoles. The insoles have drainage holes, so that will hopefully help for drying.

For me, the fit is good enough that I'd consider crossing rivers in them, but I don't know how well they will grip when wet.

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