[pct-l] "hiking boots"

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

Once again, we caution you about short-lugged, "soft-soled," under-ankle 
uppers for use in the snow. Unless you know how to walk carefully all the 
time, you will be prone to roll and slip, especially on crusty or wet 
traverses, and these will lead to high fall probability.

Please see our recent post on the subject of traction adjuncts and hiking 
boots or at http://postholer.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=25


Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
South Lake Tahoe, Ca.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sojo hendrix" <sojo42 at gmail.com>
To: "Jim & Jane Moody" <moodyjj at comcast.net>
Cc: "Frank Dumville" <fdumville at earthlink.net>; "pct-l" 
<pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] hiking boots


>I second the vote for Merrell Ventilators - mid.  I have chosen them for my
> thru-hike this year.  Light,  comfortable, sturdy.  Love 'em.
>
> Sojourner
>
> On Feb 12, 2010 7:03 PM, "Jim & Jane Moody" <moodyjj at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> The O.P. asked about getting appropriate boots for his hike, not so much
> about trail runners.  My advice is to go to the nearest outfitter (local
> shop or chain like REI) and insist on being helped by the most experienced
> boot fitter there.  I asked the owner of our local outfitter who he would
> get to fit him, and then I asked for that guy, even though he didn't work 
> in
> the shoe / boot dept anymore.
>
>
>
> If the clerk doesn't spend at least 15 minutes with you, measuring, 
> watching
> you walk, noting your arch and angle of Achilles, etc. before putting the
> first boot on you, then he / she isn't doing his / her job.  Ask about the
> proper way to lace them to minimize (1) your foot sliding forward and (2)
> your heel rising up when you walk.  Try them on inclines; kick the floor
> with the toe down, to see if the foot slides forward.  Ask if the store 
> will
> let you take a pair or three home to wear INSIDE, to see how they feel 
> after
> an hour or so.  Note- if they get scuffed, you have to buy them.  Brand
> names don't mean anything.  A highly rated make might not fit you well, 
> and
> a Wal-Mart cast-off might be just perfect for you.  But until you 
> understand
> what features and shape your shoes should have, you can't shop intelligen
> tly.  You probably will want a stiff sole with a good bit of tread / lugs
> for teh JMT.
>
>
>
> Good luck.
>
>
>
> Mango
>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net > From: ryanoxie at mac.com > Date: Fri, 12 Feb 
> 2010
> 14:33:39 -0800 ...
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