I use the Xero trail mesas waterproof (wp) when the trail near me is wet and muddy. They work pretty well but this trail is more rocky than muddy so the muds not ever too deep.
I have been wearing Xero waterproof Mesa Trails this year while disc golfing. They're great but I kind of wish I got the non waterproof ones for a bit more flexibility in the shoe.
If your arches can tolerate zero drop shoes, I've had great luck with Xero shoes waterproof options. I'm on my second pair of Xero Mesa Trail waterproof and they are my daily dog walking shoes in Northwest Washington.
If barefoot trailrunners are an option for you, I have the Xero Terraflex and Mesatrail. The first Terraflex held up about 1500km of hiking and 3000km cycling. Now they look very rugged and the outsole is pretty flat, but they are still in one piece and I still wear them occasionally in the garden or on construction yards.
Xero soles are more slippery, but as long as you are aware of that they are OK. They wear a bit better due to the soles being more slippery so it’s a trade off. I’ve done several months of hiking in their Mesa shoes and never slipped and fell. Don’t know about their sandals though, I wear Shamma Warriors. Shammas grip very well except in heavy mud.
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