[philmont] Hiking Boots

>> Some hikers have replaced their boots insoles with a more expensive
gel type insoles. In 2002, Mimi replaced her insoles with SuperFeet
insoles on the recommendation of several outdoor outfitters. She felt
that her new insoles distributed the weight of her foot better and was a
factor in her blister-free trek. Most of Dave Parmly's 2004 crew used
them and did not experience any blister problems. They also tend to
provide more positive arch support. <<
 
Heads up! The hard ridges on the bottom of SuperFeet insoles can wear
through the Gore-Tex lining of your boot. SuperFeet recommends using a
"Flat Iron," a 1/16 inch thick semi-hard insole under the SuperFeet
insole to protect your lining. I just put mine in but haven't had an
opportunity to put them to use, the SuperFeet or Flat Iron. Note that
the Flat Iron also raises your foot and may effect where your heal fits.
It also reduces the space in the foot box. You can also trim the front
of the SuperFeet, retaining only the curved rigid form, to reclaim some
of the space, but that wont effect the changes to the height at the
heal.
 
Willie Vannerson
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 149, McHenry, IL
www.troop149mchenry.org <http://www.troop149mchenry.org/>

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Received on Fri Mar 7 08:12:01 2008