[at-l] Bootless in New Jersey

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

Not necessarily heavier or stronger than what you have. First, what have 
you been using, do you get blisters, what do you like/dislike about them, 
and what sort of pack load and distance do you walk? Were those enough 
questions?

You have lots of options around NJ including EMS, Campmor, REI and others. 
Last time I was in NYC, I enjoyed a little outfitter down on Park Place, 
but don't know if they are open after 9/11 events. If you do go boot 
shopping, first decide on your socks and get fitted late some day with the 
socks you expect to use. Try to find a place that will spend some time on 
your fitting, and not just some high school kid working part time.

OrangeBug

At 05:17 AM 10/17/2001 -0400, Rich Bowyer wrote:
>Out of my closet I have dug out my boots, all of which are for outdoors 
>use but not for backpacking.  I bought a pair of light hikers 2 years ago 
>and they are just that, light hikers.  I believe that at 5' 11" and over 
>200 #s I most likely need a heavier and stronger boot.