[at-l] boots

[lurker@ev1.net (The Lurker)]

I did this here in Houston.  These are the best fitting boots I have ever had.  Forget about what brand fit you good.  As 
the salesperson what is a good boot and then get _them _ fitted to your foot.  It will probably cost a bit more for 
footbeds, but it is worth it.

Lurker

4/12/02 2:20:36 PM, Orange Bug <orangebug74@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I've had problems, especially as I've gotten more distance in walking
>and have begun to get "Hiker's Spread" - which is not the same thing as
>a "spare tire."
>
>If you can get to a good outfitter that knows the Orens method for boot
>fitting, consider it. From what I can tell, the idea is to find the
>boot size that fits the most difficult foot, use Smartfeet to make the
>insoles and arches work, and if necessary use tongue depressors and
>similar cobbler's tools to make the boot fit better. 
>
>BTW, arches are the bottom of your feet where the foot "arches up" for
>better support and weight bearing. Flat feet are relatively no arch,
>and often is associated with plantar faciatis. They will ask you about
>blisters, pain, callouses and such. 
>
>If you go to Trail Days in Damascus (and probably other gatherings),
>you might get fitted there. If you do, sign up early for a late
>afternoon fitting. They will custom fit an insole for you and
>essentially prescribe which boot you should purchase. 
>
>Bill....
><and you might check out BPGT YahooGroup regarding others' opinions on
>Smartfeet and the fitting method.>
>
>--- Rami <rbenhameda@comcast.net> wrote:
>> The pair I tried on yesterday were Garmont (not sure what the model
>> name was) and they were ok, but had a bunch of leather at the tongue
>> which seemed like it would probably cause me some problems later on. 
>> I didn't get them but if I can be convinced that as they break in,
>> the tongue issue will subside, I might.
>
>
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