I don’t have a preference for either, they both feel great for extended periods of use.The Bedrock Cairn Sandals look better in my opinion. Bedrock began as a Kickstarter in 2011 with the intent to create a sandal that harnesses our natural human-inherited flow of movement. One manufacturer when confronted with a pair of sandals delaminated after one season said that Grand Canyon river guiding goes beyond what their product is designed for. My first impressions were formed by the chill, artistic company vibe and the cute yet rugged design of the sandals.

I do feel the Cairns will last longer but either way Bedrock Sandals offer a “Re Souling” service. per pair MSRP: $98 Each sandal weighs in at roughly 10 ounces, which is a reasonable weight for how much sole they’ve got. They conform to your feet well and a lack of grip has never been an issue for me.This picture shows the ware on my Classic’s after a year of regular usage, they still have plenty of use left in them. I rocked the heck out of the Bedrock Cairn 3D PRO Adventure sandals.

The slightly defined shape — called the anatomically molded footbed — adds extra toe-traction and deflects debris (aka evil micro-thorns) from slipping between the footbed and soft underfoot.The Bedrock Cairn 3Ds come in seven colors that suit fashionistas of all walks of life. One day while collecting sea glass and scoping ocean creatures in the reefs and tide pools, a small but powerful wave destabilized me, causing one flip flop to get caught under the reef and the other to float away, towards the shore, leaving me to hobble back to the sand across the sharps-as-glass reef.The moral of the story? Bedrock Sandal Reviews.

It does give the foot more protection against sharp rocks though.The Classic’s make you feel connected to the ground you’re walking on and you only feel the sharpest of rocks. With a slightly molded footbed for more comfort and grip, the Cairn PRO’s use a Vibram MegaGrip sole for maximum wet traction, have a 3-way adjustable strap system, and use a thick sole and lugs to help you tackle any terrain. But they’re soft, vulnerable, and susceptible to tiny abrasions — basically these high maintenance pods of transport require armor to get us through our days.Enter the sandal.

Okay, more than one word: heavy-duty traction for hilly walks, no slippage while docking my kayak, and the ability to step on unpleasant things and not feel them poke through. Kudos to Bedrock on a very utilitarian sandal. The brand doesn’t do half sizes, so you’ll want to make sure a pair is roughly the length of your foot for a correct fit.There are a few other models to consider that are very similar. The “non-pro” version of the Cairns is exactly the same but the sole isn’t as adept at gripping in wet conditions. I find the Cairn Pro’s to grip well but the sole is not as flexible as the Classics and doesn’t give the same “ground feel”. The Bedrock Cairn hiking sandals are expensive, but I feel great about the choice I’ve made. I loosen this off each time I take the sandals off and tighten it up when I put them on. The other model of Cairns is the “Cairn 3D” which has a sculpted footbed similar to those found on Birkenstock sandals. Personally, I am a no-toe-post lady. I love helping people to get out and hike by writing articles on backpacking skills and ultralight gear.Signup to receive articles about Ultralight Backpacking, Thru-Hiking and Gear Guides & Reviews. This, however, did not prevent me from wearing the sandals consistently and exhaustively. Yes, that’s right. The Bedrock Sandals Cairn 3D PRO Adventure are armored hiking sandals for minimalists who want support and protection, but without the confines of excess fabric and materials.There is one flaw, one major pain point, in every human being: our feet. As the foundation for our legs, torso, arms, and head (the whole freakin’ body!) Warning, what I am about to reveal is sexy-hot-hot: So, I broke out of my routine this summer. You can have the soles replaced on any of their sandals for less money than a brand new pair.The Sole of the Cairn Pro’s is nicer over rugged terrain but I like the ground feel of the Classics, hard to pick a favorite.The footbeds on both are very grippy and comfortable. My feet did not totally appreciate the pre-molded foot bed — it’s quite stiff at first — and the toe-post, as I mentioned, took a lot for me to get used to.

Go ahead, swipe right.We tested the Bedrock Sandals Cairn 3D PRO Adventure hiking sandals. And check out our The Bedrock Sandals Cairn are an outstanding minimal hiking sandal, and the Cairn 3D PRO takes the original model to another level. The Amazon links for the Bedrock Sandals Cairn 3D PRO Adventure direct me to the Teva Mens M Hurricane XLT2 Sport Sandal. There is nothing wrong with that but for traveling or around town I prefer the appearance of the Cairn Pros.It’s difficult to compare these two models of sandals as they are designed for different purposes.I use The Bedrock Cairn Sandals around town or when traveling because they look better and blend in more. The kind of wear I put on sandals on the trail and on the river usually results in a least some signs of this.

When adventuring, get a pair of sandals with straps that secure the sandal to your foot.Fast forward to my current adventure-ready self: while at the But let me tell you, deciding to don them was not an easy decision.

If you don’t adjust them, they rub, and then you might not love your new beau. One word: Vibram. Summary.

I’ve never had rubbing issues in either of the models.Both the Models are comfortable but I prefer the quick and easy adjustment of the Cairn Pros.The soles on the classics are 9mm or 7mm thick depending on what you order and the cairns are 14mm’s thick. Visit her I believe the “where to buy” links in the article are wrong.