Travel time means time to buy a new travel toy. I plan on doing a lot of water-based activities while in Indonesia including snorkeling, diving, rafting, and swimming. Unfortunately all these wet encounters would ruin my walking shoes and be difficult with flip-flops.

So say hello to my newest footwear: the Vibram FiveFingers. The Vibram FiveFingers Sprint to be precise. These innovative shoes may be funky and unattractive, but they’re as close to being barefoot as possible. The company claims one can run, hike, and go in the water with them … and I’m going to confirm each one.

Watch out Indonesia… there’s a new sheriff with ugly shoes in town.