[pct-l] boots, OK,,

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

I think the Sherpas will agree with you. But, for most folks hiking the PCT 
or other long trails, their feet are not up to the task of carrying 70 
pounds in sandals or even running shoes without a lot a training. And who 
wants to carry that much anyway. Sheer torture.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Deitchman" <freehueco@yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] boots, OK,,


>  These are the standard BS excuses given by
> bootmakers.
>
>  A rattlesnake will still hit your leg. Spiders will
> stilll crawl up your pant legs. And the myth that the
> human foot needs the extra support is utter nonsense.
> I find it as easy to carry a 70 pound load in sandals
> as while wearing boots. The secret? It's all I wear.
> My feet are used to the slightly increased workload
> and are well up to the task.
>
> Mike
>
>
> --- Norma <n.ruiz@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> I got your point,,,however,,,,when a snake
>> strikes,{Rattler} spiders that are out
>> there{dangerious too} rocks to climb over,stub your
>> toes,gravel,all kinds of unwanted things to get into
>> your running shoes,better get the right tool for the
>> right job,and your right ,,,!closer to 90 lbs,look
>> at some hikers ,I know one that takes all the
>> comforts on home,including his "oilcan" not bad
>> mouthing you Mike,if your going to run,fit your self
>> for the project,but hikeing can be awfull
>> dangerios,we all know that,rocks,falls,sprains,even
>> drowned,KNOW you job,get the right cloths for the
>> right job,you dont take a swim suit to a ball
>> game,.......!Howard
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