Too bad your trail name isn't Rip Van Winkle.......Originally Posted by AKBOb
Fear ridges that are depicted as flat lines on a profile map.
AKBob <--- zzzzzzzz
Ooh, a literary reference. Not quite sure I get the derogatory connotation here (if that was the intent) however, it may be because I like that idea.
In my thru plans I have several pairs of the same trail runners (New Balance 806) in que ready to go. Nice thing about the trail runners is that it only takes maybe a day to break em in. At most I have had to tape my achilles under they stretch a bit. At my age I do not think my feet will change much on the trail, time and gravity have already had their effect.
Fear ridges that are depicted as flat lines on a profile map.
I recently bought a pair of Oboz Sawtooths. They are by far, the most comfortable shoes I've ever hiked in. They are lightweight, very breathable, have nice thick cushy soles with great traction, and great ankle support. I highly recommend!
Soli Deo Gloria
+1 to the Oboz!
I never even had to break them in and have about 150 miles on them so far.
I'm all about my new balance trail shoes. Not only for weight, but for comfort too.
I just made a pair of sandals and will try them out this weekend. I couldn't find any commercial brands that don't chafe my bare feet. So far my homemade ones don't chafe at all. We'll see how they work. I'm bringing socks anyway just in case.
Some knew me as Piper, others as just Diane.
I hiked the PCT: Mexico to Mt. Shasta, 2008. Santa Barbara to Canada, 2009.
Stolen from BPL -
Thacker SB, et al. (1999). The prevention of ankle sprains in sports. A systematic review of the literature. Am J Sports Med, 27, 753-60.
Apgar, B. (2000). Methods of Preventing Ankle Sprains in Athletes. American Family Physician. May 15, 2000.
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Just did 15 neat Max Pstch. This was a first timecwith hoes for me and think it will be a regular process. Feet feel fine and no anke ptoblms.
Are you sending with an abacus?
So I did my short 4 day hike after switching to the Salomon xa Pros. LOVE EM. The boots were nice and I willkeep them for camping, but won't go back to them on the trail. My achilles did strain a bit, but not enough to change. It was more from being out of hiking shape. No blisters or even hot spots.
Going back to boots. I am 230 lbs, my pack runs 32-40 lbs, The flex in the sole of trail runners is killing me on the rocks in PA. The trail shoes have not held up more than 150 miles before the soles/heels start braking down.
If I was 165 lbs and my pack was 35 lbs then may be they would work better. With 270 lbs on the feet I need strong footwear to carry the load.
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