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A friend of mine usually uses crocs. I have changed over time but last few tours used Merrill Moab waterproof hiking shoes. But I also bring a lightweight pair of Teva sandals that I can use as shower shoes or if in hot weather, wear in the campsite. Nobody calls me a light weight traveler.
Note that I use pedals that are SPD cleat on one side, platform on the other so I can use any of my footwear on the bike. There have been some days when my cycling shoes are wet from several days of rain and once the rain quit I could change to a dry pair of shoes and let my cycle shoes dry out for a day. Thus, I like my off bike shoes to have stiff enough soles that they are comfortable to use on pedals for a full day if desired.
Some only bring one pair of shoes for everything. A friend of mine used to do that but after having soaked shoes for about three or four days, he started having foot problems and we had to stop for a couple days until his feet got better.