[at-l] Which footware to buy?

[icw39@ncfreedom.net (Clark Wright)]

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Daniel Eisenbud wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
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> undying adventure, never to return,--prepared to send back our embalmed
> hearts only as relics to our desolate kingdoms."
>                                         --Henry David Thoreau, "Walking"
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