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I just met a guy who's done cross-usa (3700 miles) in 9 weeks. He swears by cycling sandals (eg shimano do some - they have hard soles and spd option). He says they are best in both the heat and the rain, as they don't get sweaty, and take seconds to dry if it rains. I guess you can take socks in case you get cold ankles etc (I do). Also, you get tanned toes!

I use shimano hard soled shoes wthout spd's and my feet do also get numb in the afternoon. They also smell afetr a while. I'm gonna try sandals next time I go (possibly with 'Fame!' style ankle-warmer things to keep my ankles good...)