Shoe Requirements for Nature Trips

The point of these requirements is to keep your feet protected from rocks, broken glass, etc. Your shoes must stay on your feet throughout the trip and have a sole that is thick enough to stop sharp objects. Slip-ons, ancient shoes that are barely together, or other footwear that does not protect your feet will not be allowed.

OK for ALL Aquatics and Hiking trips

Tied, closed-toe shoes with soles thick enough to protect the bottoms of your feet, such as sneakers, tennis shoes, running shoes, hiking boots, and thick-soled water shoes that secure around the foot and have adequate toe protection are allowed. A slip-resistant grip is recommended.

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OK for canoeing, kayaking, rafting, or tubing - but NOT hiking

Open- and closed-toe water shoes with thick soles that stay securely on your feet with straps around the back of your heel are allowed.

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NOT PERMITTED FOR ANY ADVENTURE, AQUATICS, OR HIKING TRIP

Open-toe sandals, crocs, flip-flops, and shoes that slip on or don’t tie/fasten tightly enough to keep them on are not allowed.*

*If you have a medical necessity for open-toed shoes and would like to participate in a Nature excursion, please reach out to the Nature Directors at nature@suusi.org to inquire if an exception can be made.