[philmont] Crocs shoes for Philmont.

Whatever hiking boot/shoe, camp shoe or socks you take to Philmont be
sure they are a comfortable fit for you and give you good support.

I remember how good it felt to take the hiking boots off after
a long trail at Philmont. Feet were hot but in good shape because of
the good fit of the boots and the socks.

The socks helped cushion the feet when the foot hit the ground. I
don't recall the brand of socks but they were thick rather than thin.

The only way to be sure the boots, camp shoe or socks are going to be
good for you is to wear them enough, preferably on shakedown hikes,
before going to Philmont.

One issue is that if the foot slips in the shoe you can develop
blister problems. You want a snug fit but not too tight so that the
foot is "gripped" by the shoe and sock and your feet are supported.
Socks which tend to "bunch up" can be a problem.

Your feet are going to get a lot of wear and tear at Philmont unless
the sock/shoe combination fits right. The only way to be sure you
have things right is to wear the shoes and socks a lot before leaving
to see how they will fit for you at Philmont.

I had some feet issues at Philmont but found changing socks frequently
solved them.

You can't take too much care of your feet at Philmont. There are
various foot powders and creams that may be useful to care for your
feet. Check these out before leaving for Philmont also.

As for a camp shoe, after hiking your feet are going to be hot and I'd
check a camp shoe out for its ability to breathe, in order to keep
your feet cool. Here also I would look for a snug fit and a good sole
to protect your feet.

Joe Jansen
JAJansenJr@gmail.com
Philmont 1965; 1978

On 2/9/07, Julian Love <JL@jlove.net> wrote:
> Have got agree with most of Pete's comments. I am well aware of stepping on
> rocks with a flimsy sole - water shoes among them. But I will tell you,
> Crocs do have a rather substantial sole, thick enough to guard against most
> of the rocky stuff at Philmont. Main problem with them, as with any
> sandal/clog-type shoe, is the occasional rock/pebble that sneaks inside the
> shoe from the side. And yes, some of the Crocs colors are hideous. You
> gotta just get over that. That's what makes them cool!
>
> Julian Love
> Charlotte, NC
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Pete Swiggum" <Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net>
> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 07:41:35 -0800
>
> I would not suggest bringing camp shoes to Philmont that are too lightweight
> and flimsy (i.e. aqua sox, running shoes sans the cleats, etc.) Philmont is
> a rocky place. Walking around in aqua sox or the like are not much better
> than bare feet, in my opinion.
>
> To me, the Keens were the ultimate camp shoe. They weigh next to nothing
> and have a decent sole, protect one's toes from rocks and, most importantly,
> if you really HAD to wear them as an alternative to your hiking boots, you
> could do it. I wouldn't want to hike at Philmont wearing aqua sox for all
> the trail mix in New Mexico. I would put those hideous Crocs in the same
> category.
>
> Just my two cents, of course.
>
> Pete Swiggum
> Advisor - Crew 9404
> Green Bay, WI
> Philmont 2005
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