[philmont] Hiking Boots

You will get lots of input on this, I'll give our two cents

> How much before Philmont should the boys be breaking in new boots? We
> advise our growing scouts to get Phil Boots in March - May of the year they
> go, depending on how growing is going. You are right about out growing them,
> If you don't buy leather, which a growing kid will outgrow, they can be worn
> out of the box. Fpr the training prior to Philmont we recommend the least
> expensive things that will work, including good running shoe or cheap hiking
> boots from Walmart or Target. We prefer over the ankle boots for support at
> Philmont, but you will get every opinion on this. Unless you are experienced
> in low cuts- avoid them IMHO at Philmont, but then thats what practice hikes
> are for.
>
> Is it worth it for the boys to buy higher end models that they will
> outgrow by fall? absolutely not
>
> Any recommendations for an "inexpensive" brand or make that will hold up
> to Philmont? The Timberland Brand at Kmart or Walmart. What about
> recommendations for adults who will be wearing them for years to come since
> their feet won't be growing much? I have Montrails, forget which model,
> bought at REI, paid about 125 , Luv em!
>
Best of Luck
Fred
Raleigh
also 09 and a few before

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Received on Thu Mar 6 17:31:58 2008