Shoemaker Quoc teamed up with bikepacking gear maker Restrap to make the proper post-ride journey sandals. Successfully an upgraded model of their latest Lala Slides made within the UK, the brand new Quoc x Restrap Sandals are light-weight, comfy, and designed to strap proper to your bikepacking luggage – an amazing camp shoe answer after an extended gravel journey day driving in biking sneakers.
Quoc x Restrap bikepacker’s Sandals
On high of Quoc’s latest Lalashan Assortment of latest biking sneakers and their first ever non-cycling sneakers – the Lala Slides – comes one other pair of sandals that you simply aren’t imagined to put on whereas driving – the Quoc x Restrap Sandal.
These new sandals share a lot of the identical easy building, however get upgraded with adjustable velcro straps to dial in your best match, a heel strap for correct retention, and one clip-on strap to make them straightforward to lash onto the surface of your bikepacking luggage.
Tech Particulars
From a technical standpoint, these sandals are the epitome of a Quoc & Restrap collaboration – profiting from what every firm does greatest.
The brand new sandals share the very same grippy molded foam sole because the Lala Slides, and the identical Gran Tourer sturdy microfiber for the facet of the straps (each produced in Vietnam). Then, these get despatched over to Quoc within the UK the place they add Restrap signature Hypalon tabs on pivoting {hardware}, adjustable velcro straps, and Restrap’s personal distinctive locking clip repurposed from their bag straps to make these straightforward to connect to your journey setup.
The result’s a cushty & adjustable sandal that’s nonetheless light-weight – my measurement 43 Quoc x Restrap sandals weigh simply 402g for the pair – 1/3 lower than a pair of Eager slides or 1/2 the burden of a pair of Chaco sandals that I might typically carry for summer time bikepacking journeys.
Put up-Rides Evaluate
Just like the Lala Slides, these Quoc x Restrap bikepacker’s Sandals aren’t really for driving, so my evaluation is extra simply how good they’re to lounge in. Merely, they’re a pleasant pair of sunshine and adjustable sandals. Loosen the straps a bit and I used to be carrying them round the home with socks, first after driving, then just about on a regular basis.
When the climate warmed up a bit and the solar got here out, the socks went away instantly after the trip and I might tighten the straps down for a safer match making the sandals appropriate for one thing that leaned extra in direction of gentle mountain climbing.
And now with the rear strap pivoted up (like within the Tech video above), I can put on them as slides, too.
The only real felt skinny at first once I put them on, largely as a result of they actually simply really feel quite a bit lighter than different sandals that I commonly put on. However I shortly settled into them and now respect the textured (however typically flat) footbed, a bit of little bit of shock absorption strolling over tough surfaces, and the easy however grippy outer tread.
The one actual bikepacking-specific function is the clip-on mid-foot strap, which is definitely good, however a bit difficult to make use of. With two palms you’ll be able to pop open the buckle, then clip the 2 sandals collectively, and in case you alter the velcro you’ll be able to wrap the linked sneakers round your saddle pack.
As for myself, the sandals are gentle sufficient that I’ll most likely simply put them on high of the pack more often than not, with the pack bungee twine looped by way of the sandal straps for safety, then I can hold the velcro set the place I prefer it.
All-in-all, I’m proud of the consolation, light-weight & versatility of the Quoc x Restrap bikepacking sandals, and I’m commonly carrying them not simply round bikes. Now, I simply have to attend for Quoc & Restrap to collab on a clipless model to trip in…
Quoc x Restrap Sandals – Pricing, Choices & Availability
The brand new Quoc x Restrap bikepacker’s Sandals promote fog $130 / 100€ in complete EU sizes from 38-47. The are available in all black, or the sand colour that I’ve been testing with a black footbed & straps.
You should purchase them now direct from both Quoc or Restrap’s webshops, or by way of both of their choose retailers across the globe.
