Interchangeable Soles in Shoes?

Every once in a while we need a vacation. I recently took several weeks away from home and office – and spent time in Florida. That’s the reason for the time between posts.

     One of the things I enjoy while flying is to look through the SkyMall catalogue. Remember their catalogue? It contains lots of stuff that would be really fun to own – but you could also do without. In recent posts, I have written about shoes I have seen in their catalogue with a spring in the heel and shoes with a lift system that was highly cushioning. On this trip I found another interesting shoe.

     The Torrent shoes and Swift sandals are made with interchangeable outersoles. They are marketed as “Pack five pairs of shoes in the space of one.”

      Here is the text from the SkyMall catalogue: Save money and space with these "change the sole" shoes. Just buy the outsoles you need for the activities you love, from golf to fishing. Each rugged but lightweight sole locks securely in just 30 seconds with the Omnitrax sole system. The shoes are durable and extremely comfortable in any terrain. Adjustable ankle tension system allows for a glove like fit. Choose shoes in Brown-Maroon or Blue Bone. Choose sandals in Brown or Gray. Men's whole sizes in 6-14. Soles fit shoes and sandals. Hiking soles are included.  

     Extra interchangeable outersoles are offered for golf, river, boating, and fishing. The soles lock in place in the front of the shoe, then in several places along the sides of the soles, and then up the back of the heel. Certainly, if you travel, you know how much space footwear takes up in your bags. This could be a worthwhile investment. The Torrent shoes are $89.99, the Swift sandals are $79.99, and extra soles are $24.99.

     Korkers makes the shoes and sandals. Their website has a lot of good information about the shoes. Click here to watch a video of the shoes, which shows how to change the outersoles. In addition to the shoes and sandals, they offer Ultra-Lite Boots for hiking, three Wading Boots for fishing, and a cleat system for ice. Omnitrax Inc. makes the patented Omnitrax Interchangeable Sole Technology.

     Visit Korkers or SkyMall for more information. If you decide to try a pair, let me know.