Inspired by this thread I wanted to try making some UL camp sandals.
I had a couple of old CCF yoga mats laying around, which seemed like good material to try.
Didn’t like the idea of cords penetrating the sole or walking on knots so made this with two layers. The cords with knots at ankle and across base of toes wrap around and under the top layer. Can’t feel them. Foot and sole held securely together for actual walking; your foot stays in place and doesn’t roll out the sides or slide back and forth. Layers bonded with E6000.
The two CCF’s are quite different. The light blue is soft and cushy, the dark blue much stiffer. Poured water on polished granite and rubbed with samples of each to determine which had better traction.
The paracord is heavy af. With lighter cord I’m sure the weight can be reduced to 1.0 oz or less.
These work on rock:
