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There was a mention earlier in this thread of packing a pair of lightweight shoes, but no conclusion.
My plans this summer will include stopping off at some churches and historic sites, and I don't want any issues with cleats messing up the flooring in protected buildings. Wearing flip flops is out of the question, hence a quest to find the lightest footwear possible.
Nike free / flyknit models seem to hover around 250 g per shoe. Surely there are lighter options out there? I am thinking something like a slip on with mesh should be even lighter, but I've yet to find a slip on that's proper lightweight.
Is there a sort of shoe alternative to the ubiquitos Uniqlo down jacket out there that everyone except me knows about?
Best find so far just by searching the internet is an Asics women shoe which allegedly weighs 135 g per shoe and looks decent as well. The larger sizes would fit my bloke feet, but actually buying a pair could be a PITA.