Planning to hit Gannett Peak this next June via the Glacier Trail and know I'm going to want mountaineering boots for the climb. Not planning to bring an extra pair of shoes (cutting every oz possible) and plan to do the hiking in my boots.

What I don't want to do is cross any streams with my mountaineering boots as they are waterproof/breathable and do not have removable liners so I know there's no way I'll get them dry again during the trip.

So question is does anyone have suggestions for lightweight foot protection that will be used solely for crossing streams?

I use my feet. And maybe a little tape.

Yeah I use bare feet... but if it is only sortof rough otherwise even just wearing thick socks without shoes can give some benefit.

You could tie or tape large leaves to your feet. That is sortof what some of those nuts on Naked and Afraid do sometimes.

look into merrell vapor glove or trail glove. super light weight, dries quick and a pretty good camp shoe too.

Crocs come to mind. They are light, but could be slippery. For Aconcagua I took some Keen sandals but those are heavier.

I have used Crocs for a few Sierra stream crossings where sharp small rocks would bruise or cut my bare feet- very satisfactory. Light and don't absorb water. Large smooth mossy rocks might be a problem for these, or anything else.

I have thought about crocs but they seem a bit heavy and bulky and not sure how well they would stay on in a heavy current?. Seems like there should be something better.

I have and use Wiggy's waders http://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwear/lightweight-waders/ - they're not super-light, but they keep your feet dry and they're quick to put on and take off.

Admittedly, I'm a Croc hater and was hoping they did not get mentioned. It's just that 90% of the time I see a Croc in the outdoors it's on someone who should not be in the outdoors. Sorry to those who like them. I also am not a fan of Keens as I think they are way to bulky and heavy. I've usually just taken my boots off but you could look in to some of the water socks out there if you want really light and compact though they won't do much good as a camp shoe. You could also bring a really light Teva like sandle that straps on to the foot and then you could still wear it as a camp shoe with thick sock.

Consider neoprene socks, or better yet, look up "wetsuit boots" which include a robust rubber sole and are a lot cheaper than the Merrels mentioned above.

Main downside is they take a long time to dry.

Well crocs weigh 12-16 ounces per pair... so not actually lightweight and not something someone who is shaving ounces would bring. If crocs are something that makes the cut then total pack weight without food might be getting close to 30 pounds or maybe even more.

Vivobarefeet are crazy light, and surprisingly comfortable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00INC093K/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1473719774&sr=8-15&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=vivo+barefoot+shoes+men

96avs01 wrote:Vivobarefeet are crazy light, and surprisingly comfortable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00INC093K/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1473719774&sr=8-15&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=vivo+barefoot+shoes+men

According to the link the Vivobarefeet have a similar weight to the crocs: 14oz. for a size 47.

mstender wrote:

96avs01 wrote:Vivobarefeet are crazy light, and surprisingly comfortable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00INC093K/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1473719774&sr=8-15&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=vivo+barefoot+shoes+men

According to the link the Vivobarefeet have a similar weight to the crocs: 14oz. for a size 47.

Not in my experience, my size 10.5 of the Vivo Ultras weigh 4.1 oz/each.

Yeah manufacturer website does seem to indicate they are about half the weight. Could be a option. Anyone else know something that would make good camp shoes for about a half pound total or less. Sometimes I do think something like that would be good on a more laid back type trip.