I have been an avid Chaco wearer for years, my first pair has a Made in Colorado tag. Over the last few years I have been exploring minimalist sandals and for about a year now I have been wearing the Cairn 3D PRO II Adventure Sandals. They are not a cheap sandal $140 at the time of writing this, but you do get what you pay for.

About Bedrock Sandals

Bedrock started in 2011 by Nick and Dan as they were working on a river restoration project in Northern California. They were looking for a lightweight, nimble sandal option. In 2016 they launched their flagship design, the Cairn. Bedrock Sandals is now located out of Missoula Montana and are made in the USA.

How I use them

I have been wearing my Bedrock sandals in all weather conditions and seasons. In the colder months I team them up with a pair of Injinji socks.

They were my primary shoes on a 15 day trip across Europe. I use them as a wading shoe for summer fly fishing trips, kayaking trips and paddle boarding trips. They are my favorite shoes for photography/hiking trips.

Sizing

Bedrock has made it very easy to find your size. Download and print your size from their sizing chart to confirm the fit and if you are still not sure, you can send them a pic of your foot on the guide and they will give you some advice. If you do print the guide, I am a men's 10.5 and I found the mens 11 fits me perfectly with room for adjustment.

Fit/Look

The Cairn 3D PRO II Adventure Sandals have 3 adjustment points. Two of them use a metal hook and daisy chain system to give you a secure adjustment. Once you have then adjusted, I find I have no need to change these adjustments. I like that there are no velcro straps that I need to worry about in fast moving water.

They have a very distinctive look with the use of webbing straps and metal attachments give them a very utilitarian look. This look will not work for everyone. The Cairn 3D Pro is made with all vegan materials.

Traction

The Cairn 3D PRO II Adventure Sandals are made with exclusive REGOLITH Bedrock x Vibram® sole. The sole gives the Cairn 3D Pro II superior traction on both wet and dry surfaces. Hiking in New Jersey around waterfalls, I find myself on wet, rocky, slippery surfaces and I have not found myself feeling unstable.

Bedrock sandals are made to be resoled. At the time of writing this, the cost is $55. You can find out more here, Bedrock Sandals Resole Program

Comfort

The Cairn 3D PRO II Adventure Sandals have a sole that is thick enough to protect your foot but you can still feel the ground under foot. This is important when you are on rocky terrain. Once you get them fitted to your foot, I have not had any issues with rubbing or hot spots. The use of the round cord between your toes is a nice feature compared to other sandals that use a flat strap.

Final Steps

Bedrock Sandals are not cheap but you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a lightweight sandal I highly recommend them. They can take anything you can throw at them and if you team them up with a pair of Injinji socks you can extend their wearing season.

Let me know if you wear Bedrock sandals and your thoughts.

Bedrock Cairn 3D PRO II Adventure Sandals Review