[pct-l] Camp shoes

[Brian Lewis]

Agreed on the (no need for) camp shoes.  I think there are two to four
things that people want alternate footwear for:



(1)     To relax in at camp.  Better: trail runners/tennis shoes are still
comfortable in camp, maybe loosen the laces



(2)     Stream crossings.  Better: Cross in your regular shoes.  Optionally
remove the liners for crossing (keep those dry), optionally add neoprene
socks for the crossing, optionally add goretex socks for post-crossing to
walk the shoes dry in.



(3)     To give your feet a break on the trail, walk in sandals or the like
for a while.  Better: by staying away from heavy, non-breathable boots you
don't need to do this so much.  Take shoes off at breaks.



(4)     As a backup in case your shoes blow-out.  Better:  Field repair your
shoes if they do.

 

Obviously the "better" comments above are opinions, certainly HYOH, etc.

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