EasyComforts mesh shower slippers for camp or water crossing
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Member Gear Review Summary (2 ratings)
Unisex mesh shower slippers with a simple slip-on design made from mesh material for walking and standing in wet shower environments, offered in a single no-embellishment style for both men and women in sizes ranging from small through large.
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Here’s another review of something cheap, useful, and minimalist, with no forum sponsorship or fancy brand name.
I don’t like to invest a lot of weight in extra shoes for camp or water-crossings because I don’t always need them and obviously they’re not really a necessity. I have tried Crocs, Croc-knockoffs, Tevas and variations, and homemade shoes with foam soles and shock-cord straps, but none really hit the sweet spot for me. Most of the off-the-shelf shoes were heavier than I needed so I found myself in negotiation mode on every trip – will I need them, or can I leave them behind. Some didn’t stay on my feet very well, including all of the homemade footwear.
These shower slippers, while far from perfect, fill a good niche for me. They are extremely light, at ~1 oz/pair, and also very compact, so I automatically throw them in the front pocket of my pack and always have them available if needed. The soles, while thin, are enough to protect my feet from most rocks. They don’t absorb any water and dry easily. The mesh upper goes around the whole foot, so they don’t fall off when crossing moving water.
On the other hand, the soles are pretty flimsy compared to most real shoes and you will feel rocks while walking over them. Obviously, if you step on something very sharp, the soles can be punctured. They don’t provide any structure, so they could not be used as backup hiking shoes. They are decent for around camp, but the mesh upper will not keep your feet or socks clean if you are walking in dirt or dust. Of course, the same is true of sandals.
They cost about $15 on Amazon, which is kind of a ripoff for what they are, but I guess they’re cheap in absolute terms. It would be enough work for me to make something similar that I’m willing to shell out $15 for the convenience. I have used the same pair for many years, and I expect I’ll keep using them until there is an unlikely catastrophic failure.
Anyway, I like them and they work for me. But I’m guessing they won’t work for most people, who probably want something most cushioned or structured. Still, maybe there’s someone else who can benefit from the recommendation.
DisclosuresObtained independently: I paid for this product or received it as a personal gift from someone not affiliated with the brand.Good luck, Bill, I hope they are good for your use case. I don’t know if I would want to walk a mile on a trail in these shower shoes, so you might get tired of changing shoes along that stretch.
Prior to finding these shower shoes, I used to carry some pretty sturdy neoprene water shoes with rubber soles that are 6.2 oz. I think I would walk a mile in those in a pinch. Here are a couple of photos, pretty sure I just bought them on Amazon. They are definitely more protective, but you know, 5 oz is 5 oz.
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