Re: [at-l] Wussy Ankles

I've suspected that this is similar to the old high top v. low top PF
Flyers controversy of a few decades back. I am not sure there is any
real additional support from the higher topped boots, as I managed to
turn an ankle at least once every other day on a walk. Usually, this is
due to loose footing rather than my weakness. I suspect the idea of
high top boots lies in:
 1) a myth/desire for better ankle support,
 2) keeping rocks, rain and snakes out of our ankles, 
 3) and tradition/fashion. (What looks better than a hikerbabe with
great looking boots?) 

I've walked a few miles in my low top Hy-Teks. I don't think they are
as durable or comfortable as my Vasque Clarions. The ultra light folks
like several trail running shoes. The 803's (?) seem to get the most
general kudos. I suspect rain and water is the enemy of low tops, with
more room for error in high tops.

I am trying hard to find a way to connect this to Florida and the
election to get it back on political topic. I couldn't do it. Drat.

Bill Thorneloe

--- kahley7 <kahley7@ptd.net> wrote:
> Just wondering if, by lacing on those high tops, are we cheating our
> ankles?
> I put on my boots for the first time all summer and the switch from
> the 'sneakers'
> I've been using was awful.  I felt like I was sloshing thru wet 
> concrete.  So I ask, why
> do we wear such heavy footwear?  Why not train to strengthen our
> ankles instead? 


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