[pct-l] backpacking boots

[Roger Carpenter]

Sandy,
I assume you are definitely not going to consider shoes, which would be
lighter and cooler.  With boots I would consider two things to help keep
your feet cooler and less sweaty:

Use the least amount of sock that you can get away with.  Liner socks alone
always worked best for me.  I like the Wigwam ultimax cool-lite socks.  You
can always carry additional pairs of socks if you need to fill up the boot,
or add Spenco pads or some type of footbed.

The Lowa Jannu Mid you are considering is a heavy boot.  It weighs 2 lbs, 6
oz according to the REI web site.  I figure that heavy boots have more
material that is just going to trap more heat.  The boots that look better
to me are the Keen Voyager Mid, which weighs just 27.5 ounces and look like
they will breath well.  They are only $99, and Keen is a great company with
a good charitable foundation.  The reviews on the REI site look very
positive.

When I thru hiked in 1996 I had to buy a pair of boots in Ridgecrest before
going into the Sierras.  I had to settle for a $45 pair of Hi-Tec boots, and
they turned out to be very comfortable.  Sometimes less is more!

Roger Carpenter


> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
> [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]On Behalf Of sandy boyd
> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:06 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] backpacking boots
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> I have a question.... I get sweaty feet in my current boots in
> the warmer weather. They are the montrail torre with gortex. I am
> looking at the lowa jannu mid, a mesh/ leather boot with
> leather lining. Lowa claims the leather lining will be cooler
> than goretex. Guess I m not sure the advantages of the leather lining.
> Im not ready to go down to a light hiking boot yet- finally got
> my plantar fassiitis (sp?) healed up and dont want it back again.
> So what are  you sweaty feet people wearing in a
> backpacking boot????
> Thanks- sandy in WA
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