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ninjavanish · 09-03-2010, 09:30 AM

A second thought on this:

As far as boots are concerned, I think you should be fully prepared to drop somewhere in the range of $80 to $150 on a good pair of sturdy shoes. You can go REALLY extravagant and buy brands like Vasque for more than $150 and if that's the way you want to go then more power to you... but be wary of any brand that doesn't fit the bill of quality... and you will have to pay for quality. I don't want to sound like a snob... but Timberlands probably not the brand to be looking at.

Socks as someone mentioned are vital to the health of your feet on a hike... especially a hot weather hike where you will be sweating a lot. You may not think about foot sweat... but wicking socks are essential to move the perspiration away from your foot. This keeps your feet dry and dry feet mean no blisters. I typically wear 2 sets of socks. An extremely thin pair of Polypropelyne socks/liners beneath a thicker wicking sock. If your shoes and socks fit how they should... blisters should be something you never have to deal with.

HOWEVER... it happens even to the best... Go to your local CVS or Walgreens and track down a substance called "Mole Skin". Dr. Sholl's makes it think. You wont need the entire pack to take with you... usually a couple of sheets of this will do. This is in the case you DO have the misfortune to blister up. The mole skin is a lifesaver. Cut out a patch big enough to cover the blistered area and place it over the affected area. This will protect it and keep it from getting worse if you find yourself at the bottom of the Canyon staring up at the other side wondering if your poor, aching dogs are going to carry you to the finish line.

Carry extra pairs of socks. Keep them changed often... I typically wear two set of socks per day... wearing one while allowing the other pair to dry... chaning them at lunch or at a break point... and allowing the pair I just wore to dry. KEEP THOSE FEET DRY.

Good boots should also be breathable... so stay away from boots that are fully leather. You can find boots that are both waterproof AND breathable. Those are great choices.

09-03-2010, 09:30 AM	#8
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: Any Experienced Hikers Here? A second thought on this: As far as boots are concerned, I think you should be fully prepared to drop somewhere in the range of $80 to $150 on a good pair of sturdy shoes. You can go REALLY extravagant and buy brands like Vasque for more than $150 and if that's the way you want to go then more power to you... but be wary of any brand that doesn't fit the bill of quality... and you will have to pay for quality. I don't want to sound like a snob... but Timberlands probably not the brand to be looking at. Socks as someone mentioned are vital to the health of your feet on a hike... especially a hot weather hike where you will be sweating a lot. You may not think about foot sweat... but wicking socks are essential to move the perspiration away from your foot. This keeps your feet dry and dry feet mean no blisters. I typically wear 2 sets of socks. An extremely thin pair of Polypropelyne socks/liners beneath a thicker wicking sock. If your shoes and socks fit how they should... blisters should be something you never have to deal with. HOWEVER... it happens even to the best... Go to your local CVS or Walgreens and track down a substance called "Mole Skin". Dr. Sholl's makes it think. You wont need the entire pack to take with you... usually a couple of sheets of this will do. This is in the case you DO have the misfortune to blister up. The mole skin is a lifesaver. Cut out a patch big enough to cover the blistered area and place it over the affected area. This will protect it and keep it from getting worse if you find yourself at the bottom of the Canyon staring up at the other side wondering if your poor, aching dogs are going to carry you to the finish line. Carry extra pairs of socks. Keep them changed often... I typically wear two set of socks per day... wearing one while allowing the other pair to dry... chaning them at lunch or at a break point... and allowing the pair I just wore to dry. KEEP THOSE FEET DRY. Good boots should also be breathable... so stay away from boots that are fully leather. You can find boots that are both waterproof AND breathable. Those are great choices.