User Review: Salomon Techamphibian
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Materials: synthetic, mesh
Use: Canyoneering (long day hike)
Break-in Period: none
Price Paid: $75
I purchased these shoes to use in a top-to-bottom through hike (16 miles) of the Zion Narrows in Utah and they performed like champs. I am an avid hiker and carried 10-15 lbs of gear in small backpack.
I bought the shoes a week prior to the trip and wore them every day to help break them in, though it wasn't needed; the shoes are very malleable. On the day of the hike I put on my thin base layer socks and a pair of neoprene dive socks, and then the Techamphibians.
For the next 16 miles I hiked on muddy marshes, sandy beaches, uneven slippery rocks, fallen trees, steep banks, and through fast flowing water that ranged from ankle height to over my head with the riverbed ranging from sand to large boulders.
The soles were grippy and even in thick mud / sand I never felt like the shoe was going to be pulled off my foot (I had them on pretty tight). The mesh drained the water our very quickly and the toe protection was adequate. I did find that the heel closure needed to be tightened every 4-5 miles, but it was a quick adjustment and did not impair my ability to negotiate the trail.
At the end of the hike I only had 2 blisters (as compared to my hiking partners who had upwards of 4 or 5 wearing plain sneakers) which I thought was pretty good for a 16 mile water hike in relatively new shoes.
I find them equally comfortable for driving or wearing out on errands around the town as they're lightweight and let my feet breathe.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Techamphibian at 7 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Campmor 2 purchase options: | Techamphibian Amphibious Shoes (For Men) | $69.98 | Buy Now |
| Techamphibian Amphibious Shoes (For Women) | $69.98 | Buy Now |
 Moosejaw 2 purchase options: | Men's Techamphibian Shoe (Spring 2008) | $56.00 | Buy Now |
| Women's Techamphibian Shoe (Spring 2008) | $56.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com 2 purchase options: | Techamphibian Sandal - Men's | $43.97 | Buy Now |
| Techamphibian Sandal - Women's | $43.97 | Buy Now |
 REI | Tech Amphibian Water Shoes - Men's | $59.93 | Buy Now |
 EMS 2 purchase options: | Tech Amphibian Shoes, Light Clay, Men's | $80.00 | Buy Now |
| Tech Amphibian Water Shoes, Gunmetal, Women's | $80.00 | Buy Now |
 Sierra Trading Post | Tech Amphibian Shoes - For Men | $37.50 | Buy Now |
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