[philmont] Hiking Boots

I'll add two points.
 
1. Get good ankle support, especially if your from the flatlands. I did
a lot of Stairmaster and some practice hikes, but wasn't prepared for
the rocky terrain that causes your ankle to roll sideways, where I had
little strength built up. Extremely athletic boys might not need it,
but it's not that much more expensive for a little more insurance to
avoid ankle sprains. Speaking of which, bring an adjustable ankle wrap
in your first aid kit. I rolled my ankle and it made it possible for me
to continue in discomfort rather than pain.
 
2. My son used Bass Pro Shop's Redhead brand of boots. I think they ran
just under $100 back in '04. They worked very well for him.

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From: philmont@troop47.com [mailto:philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of
Fred Mussler
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 5:29 PM
To: philmont List Member
Subject: [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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