Comments on: Focus on Footwear

By: Jo Beaufoix

Jo Beaufoix — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:39:48 +0000

Useful post ta Sam. I have been given some boots by my mum which I might practice in. Knowing her they’ll be a good make and barely worn. I am prone to turned ankles as mine are a bit weedy so I will definitely be purchasing some of my own at some point though. Either that or Santa will bring me some.
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By: SingleParentDad

SingleParentDad — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:42:53 +0000

I asked you’re brother for some advice on buying footwear, and he gave a response akin to what I imagine a McDonalds employee might give if I asked if they would recommend anything from the menu. Complete with shrugged shoulders.

I have ended up procuring some lightweight boots. Mammut. They are cool, and I’ve been wearing them a lot already.
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By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:57:22 +0000

@JJ Daddy-O, I was going to write something on waterproofs at a later date, but any guest posts are welcome.
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By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:56:35 +0000

@Idaho Dad, sounds like a good idea to me. Though we may demand you refer to sneakers as trainers.
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By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:54:26 +0000

@Arjan, I have also just realised that Team Bandicoot contains a Pediatrist (foot doctor) who may be in demand on that middle day
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By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:09:06 +0000

@JJ Daddy-O, I have dreams of walking the Appalachian Trail. Although I’d refuse to camp more than acoupe of nights so I think it’s probably going to remain a dream.

As you say, the path should be fairly easy going. No need to go overboard. I’m pretty certain it’ll be the socks that save your feet rather than the boots.
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By: Idaho Dad

Idaho Dad — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:08:24 +0000

I decided to go with a pair of light hiking boots from Asolo, which should give the support without the heaviness (there will be plenty of weight elsewhere). I’m bringing a pair of sneakers for off the trail. Maybe at some point I’ll go barefoot and splash in a few puddles. If Helen walks topless, stripping off my socks and shoes is the least I can do.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:24:35 +0000

I can’t decide if I’m going to buy new boots for this or not. I’m not convinced the ones I have now are properly waterproof.
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By: JJ Daddy-O

JJ Daddy-O — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:12:13 +0000

Thanks for the great advice-- I've been wondering about how rough exactly the trail is going to be. From what I've read, it is very well traveled and mostly closed in the winter months, so I figured it must be fairly well groomed, without too many huge mudholes and such. I have a friend who has hiked a good portion of the Appalachian Trail and I have been meaning to pick his brain about shoes, socks, backpacks, general clothing advice, etc.

By: Arjan

Arjan — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:52:56 +0000

That’s a réally useful post. If I find a couple of hours I’m going to some stores to do some scouting for shoes and socks (not gonna buy anything in a haste..but I’m going to seriously start the search for a decent pair).

I’ll bring some compeed, miracle stuff in my experience.
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