[philmont] Hiking Boots

I can assure you in my experience it has made a world of difference.
When I'm out doors and hiking 5-10 miles I will inevitably find a hole,
large stick or something to roll my ankle on - guaranteed. If I have
low cut shoes it is usually a very painful experience. One of these
times I will probably crack something. If I am wearing my high cut
hiking boots (up over the ankle), when I go down I merely pick myself
back up and keep on moving with little to no effect on my ability to
hike. I would strongly recommend ankle support boots, particularly for
someplace like Philmont where there are a lot of obstacles etc...

Dave

Donald S. Roberts wrote:
> I am unconvinced the ankle support from your typical boot makes any
> difference at all
> I'd like to see some documentation showing that it actually makes a
> difference, as
> my experience with the scouts and other hikers seems to indicate otherwise.
>
> That would leave wanting your footware to keep the mud and dirt out, not the
> ankle support.
> Don Roberts
> trek 03, 05, 08
> ptc 02, 08
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: philmont@troop47.com [mailto:philmont@troop47.com]On Behalf Of
> Vannerson, William G.
> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 3:47 PM
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> Subject: [philmont] Hiking Boots
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> I'll add two points.
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> 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
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> You will get lots of input on this, I'll give our two cents
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> 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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