[pct-l] Switchback's Sandal Recommendation --- Again

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

I think my last post on sandals did not go through, a commie plot.  So here 
it is again.

My latest hiking sandal recommendation is the BiteTrail Low #3702.  I use 
Bite sandals for hiking and they are great.  Wear a sock combination that works 
for your foot.  Also, do not forget to Gorilla glue in the SuperFeet or Shock 
Doctor Ultra2 (REI.com #714708) insoles.  And use the Spenco Gel Heel Cups 
(REI.com #715539) over or under the insoles.                                       
                                                 

See the Bite sandal at www.biteshoes.com/outdoor/styles/3702a.htm.  

If you use sandals for hiking, remember that each night you should use a good 
foot cream on your feet after cleaning.  Even with hiking socks, your feet 
could dry out faster with sandals and you do not want your foot skin to start 
cracking on an extended hike.  Not good.  Sandal hiking is a dream compared to 
boots or even running shoes.  

Remember to train with low top shoes or sandals.  You should strengthen your 
ankles and legs for sandal hiking.  Don't go cold-turkey and just start sandal 
hiking.  If you are a thru-hiker, you might get away with just switching to 
hiking sandals, since you are so strong in every category -- compared to me, 
who is weak in every category and a wimp.
 
Your hiking buddy, Switchback