^^ yup. thats why I said light trails and store runs. I ride the C&O a lot, and ride fire roads a lot, as well as rail trails. I know for when its get techy, a shoe it better. But I'm willing to take the risk. I've been riding in sandals for years, just not spd sandals. Hell, I would ride some very light paths bare footed it I could find a pedal that would be comfy for that.
Thanks for the input, but I wasn't looking for a warning, I know its not very safe for serious riding, but for the type of riding I would do in them, they are fine.