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Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's
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Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's

Item # 780680

$85.00

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Equally at home on land or in water, Salomon Techamphibian 2 shoes are great for soggy pursuits like river running and canyoneering.

  • Lightweight, quick-drying synthetic leather and nylon mesh uppers offer support and durability
  • Adjustable heel straps with collapsible backs let you wear these with neoprene booties or socks if you choose
  • Bamboo fiber linings offer nature-based comfort without compromising performance; smooth internal stitching minimizes abrasion points
  • Light, fast and strong, Quicklace™ lacing system ensures a secure and personalized fit; just pull, lock the toggle, tuck into lace pocket and go
  • Drainage ports allow easy escape for water inside shoes; 180° venting ensures adequate airflow for great comfort
  • Rubber toe caps protect toes and uppers from bumps and abrasion
  • EVA footbeds with AgION™ treatment help control odor
  • Molded EVA midsoles absorb shock and offer ample cushioning for all-day wear
  • Nonmarking Contagrip® outsoles deliver optimal performance on mixed terrain in wet or dry conditions

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9. Please note: Salomon products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Item 780680

Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleWater shoe
CutLow
WaterproofNot applicable
UpperSynthetic leather/nylon mesh
LiningBamboo fibers
TopsoleEVA
MidsoleEVA
OutsoleRubber
Average weight22 ounces
Average weight - metric0.62 kilogram
GenderMen's

Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's
 
3.0

(based on 7 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Durable (5)
  • Great traction (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Dries quickly (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 7 customers

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      Feb

      8

      2009

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Only show of their kind

      ByColorado Kiwi Gabriel

      from San Diego, Colorado, East Coast

      About Me Recreational User

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy On and Off
      • Good Traction
      • Lace System is awesome
      • Lasts 2 years easy

      Cons

      • Hard to break in
      • Heavy clip on back slips
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Hiking anywhere
      • Lake
      • River
      • Trail Running

      Comments about Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's:

      I use these as running shoes in the military. Cross Training with them to break them in but they still hurt. I had a pair before and put the SOLE insoles in them to keep them but they stank from running in the ocean water. Previous pair was awesome longest lasting shoe I have ever owned. Great shoe for someone who travels. If clip on back was better they would fit better as a running shoe. Ran 50 mile marathon on these and then kept them for 2 years shoes last forever.

      • Gift:
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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      1

      2009

      (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Great Shoe but strap ruins functionality

      ByJosh

      from Shreveport, LA

      About Me Recreational User

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy On and Off
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Rear strap slips easily

      Best Uses

        Comments about Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's:

        I planned to use these shoes for kayaking and backpacking where crossing streams would be necessary. Truthfully, I love this shoe for so many reasons. They're light, comfortable, and I love the fact that they wear much like a shoe rather than a water sandal which makes them versatile. But the rear strap renders them useless. If you wear them for more than a few minutes the strap slips easily. The shoe is no good if you can't keep it tight around your feet. Unfortunately, I'll be returning these.

        • Gift:
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        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        26

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        4.5, almost perfect

        ByCturtleDesertrat

        from Berkeley, California

        About Me Canyon Backpacker

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Dries Quickly
        • Durable
        • Easy On/Off
        • Great Traction
        • Lightweight
        • Multi-Use
        • Technical

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Canyoneering
          • Climbing
          • Wading

          Comments about Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's:

          I did a lot of research on footware options that would meet all the rigors of a backpacking trip in canyon country. There have been lots of developments since my last trip that involved wading. I finally settled on these and they performed much better than expected.

          The comment about the (I assume) heel strap is valid. It would occasionally loosen but it is designed that it cannot completely come off. The loosening was never to the point of even remotely loosing the shoe, even in 18-in quicksand or river bottom muck/mud. Overall, their performance wading in glue-like sediment and a waist-deep river was exceptional.

          Surprisingly, they had great traction on slick rock. They handled free climbs in narrow slots as good as any hiking boot I've used. Although I only used them for a 1-week trip, it defintely tested them (the shorts that I wore were shredded from the sandstone). The shoes appear almost as new--no tears, rips, or major abrasions. They dried perfectly every evening and clean up well too. The toe protection is sufficient for run-ins with unseen rocks in streams.

          They don't have any ankle-support, and I wore my hiking boots for the long trip from the trailhead on the bench into the canyon with a fully loaded pack. Once we got into the canyon bottom and the wading started, they handled the pack fine.

          Note about socks vs. sockless: I wore them with cheap polypropylene sock liners and sometimes socks (depending on time in very cold water), which worked great. My partner had a different brand/model but similar design of shoe and wore them barefoot. After every stream crossing or wading, she had to stop to get pebbles out of hers. The rest of the trip she also wore socks and didn't have this issue.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          2

          2009

           
          1.0

          stitching inside gave blister on toe

          Bytim and mel hikers

          from Mesa, Az

          About Me Recreational Watersporter

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's:

                I returned the product after one short walk in the shoes.

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                Sep

                10

                2009

                 
                4.0

                Great shoe for being active on the water

                ByHeston

                from San Francisco, CA

                About Me Recreational Watersporter

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Dries Quickly
                • Durable
                • Easy On/Off
                • Great Traction
                • Lightweight
                • Secure Fit

                Cons

                • Holds Odors
                • Poor Drainage

                Best Uses

                • Hiking
                • Sailing

                Comments about Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's:

                I bought these shoes when I was learning to sail. Since small boats are slippery and have a lot of sharp metal brackets and lines, I needed something that was close-toed, had good traction, and was comfortable. Also, I imagined I would spend a lot of time in the water, so I needed something that performed well when wet (stay on snugly, dry quickly, etc).

                This shoe performed admirably on all of these requirements, and it looks good, too. The shoelace pouch is a nice detail, as it keeps them from getting tangled or bouncing around. This is definitely the best water shoe I've owned (much more rugged than sandals).

                That said, I have a couple minor complaints. The first is that since the shoe is fairly closed, water tends to pool in the front and back. The mesh dried quickly, but the insole takes much longer. Also when the shoes dried completely, they smelled a bit musty. I would hope a shoe designed for water would resist mildew a little better. It's a minor point, though.

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                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jul

                31

                2009

                 
                1.0

                Stinky, stinky, stinky!

                ByRob N

                from Brentwood, TN

                About Me Avid Watersporter

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Great Traction

                Cons

                • Holds Odors

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's:

                  I got these on sale and I appreciate their traction and the fact they drain easily. These are better than Crocs and feel like normal running shoes in the water. However, once you use them in the water (I kayak a lot), they will produce a stink of biblical proportions! I cannot get the funky smell out, no matter what I try. I have to tie them to outside of my SUV on the way back since they smell so bad.

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                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                  Jul

                  19

                  2009

                   
                  5.0

                  A very pleasant surprise

                  By14er Dan

                  from Colorado Springs, CO

                  About Me Hiker, Rock Climber

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Dries Quickly
                  • Durable
                  • Easy On/Off
                  • Great Traction
                  • Lightweight
                  • Multi-Use

                  Cons

                  • Back strap does not hold
                  • Poor laces

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday/Practical Use
                  • Hiking
                  • Paddle Sport
                  • Water crossings

                  Comments about Salomon Techamphibian 2 Water Shoes - Men's:

                  I bought these shoes along with a pair of backpacking boots at REI in preperation of a week long mountain back-packing trip. I took care to break both pairs of shoes in before departing.
                  After just one day of hiking, my boots were giving me blisters and I resorted to the Salomons. I was amazed at their performance and used the shoes the rest of the week. I hiked over 40 miles with a 70 lb back pack and climbed 5 mountain passes, each over 12,000 feet in elevation, all while wearing these shoes. They provided great comfort, dried quickly after river crossings, provided great traction on some slippery paths, and I did not get any more blisters the rest of th trip. They totally out-performed my back-packing boots.
                  The cons are that the back-strap on the shoes are pretty much worthless as they don't hold. I also recommend replacing the factory laces with some real shoe laces to help the shoe fit more comfortably. You might also need to replace the insole if you have high arched feet. Quick drying socks (available at most sporting goods stores) also help these shoes perform much better.
                  Great shoes for hiking and I highly recommend (and I don't normally like Salomon brand footwear).

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