[at-l] Which footware to buy?

[eisenbud+at-l@cs.swarthmore.edu (Daniel Eisenbud)]

If you're willing to forego ankle support and waterproofness, and they
fit your feet well, I'm a big fan of Montrail Vitesse trail-runners.
They dry out fast when they do get wet, they're light, they're
well-cushioned, they have good soles.  They seem to be somewhat sturdier
than the New Balance trail-runners, but on the other hand those come in
multiple widths, so if you have very wide or narrow feet they might be a
better bet.  Personally, though, if I were thru-hiking again, I would
switch back to heavier boots temporarily just for Pennsylvania.

-Heavy

On Mon, Jun 10, 2002 at 10:26:31AM -0400, David Smith <dsmit19@columbus.rr.com> wrote:
> Hi All
> 
> I am new to the list and have enjoyed lurking for a while..I've been
> away from hiking for a while but am thinking/contemplating a thru-hike
> in 2003 and would like to get suggestions on boots....I know this
> subject has probably been kicked to death in the past but any
> suggestions would be appreciated!
> 
> So far I am thinking about Fusions or Vasque Sundowners...with
> smartwool socks and no liners...
> 
> any help would be appriciated!

-- 
Daniel E. Eisenbud
eisenbud@cs.swarthmore.edu

"We should go forth on the shortest walk perchance, in the spirit of
undying adventure, never to return,--prepared to send back our embalmed
hearts only as relics to our desolate kingdoms."
					--Henry David Thoreau, "Walking"