This foam which is toughened on one side making it suitable for quieting and insulating concrete workshop floors makes a more durable foam flip-flop which also has some grip.
You can cut it out in a minute with a pair of scissors. All you need is a little contact adhesive and some Velcro to finish the job. The result is a camp shoe which should last many trips which weighs just 30 grams (each)
See also:
https://www.theultralighthiker.com/2021/02/05/sub-ounce-per-pair-camp-shoes/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/no-sew-sandals/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/toughened-foam-flip-flop/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/cold-weather-hut-booties/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/fifteen-gram-blue-foam-flip-flop/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/the-ideal-camp-shoe/
http://www.theultralighthiker.com/spare-shoes-great-for-river-crossings/
thanks for your great website …what a awesome resource to trim some weight off the lpack!
Do the souls of the toughened sandles stay stable walking around …or does the area u see the toes curl under while walking around camp?
Many thanks
Hi Bill, Thank you for that. I did not have any problems with them but I have moved on to my https://www.theultralighthiker.com/2021/02/05/sub-ounce-per-pair-camp-shoes/ I have to admit as they are waterproof in short wet grass. Cheers, Steve.
This looks like a nice option. Where does one find this material. What’s it called?
Thanks Mike, I bought it in the local $2 store – probably also find it at Supercheap Autos. They sell it for surfacing workshop areas to make them quieter, warmer and not so slippery. You can just use the blue foam from a hiking mat. Cheers, Steve.