Anyone have success or failure with these shoes particularly though? I have heard both ways - one person on here said that they were great shoes for the playa but most of ya'll seem to think it's a bad idea!! Maybe I can modify the shoes slightly somehow? Maybe I'll just bring sneakers instead...but...

Would these be okay if I wore good socks you think?

Hey guys, this is my first year at BM & just wanted to get your opinion wearing open-toe shoes like these around the playa? I wore these to White Sands of NM & I have to say that it was a big pain because sand kept filling up my shoes making it hard & painful to walk around. There are no dunes & is ...