Re: [Philmont]: Shoes, not boots

In a message dated 5/25/2004 6:35:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
dkpcullen@comcast.net writes:

> So, if it is not the weight, what is it about boots that increases the
> impact upon campgrounds.
>

Dave, I am a bit of a novice, so forgive me if I am completely off base, but
I have always thought that it is the sole of the shoe or boot that matters for
low impact. Because the tread is similar to that of a hiker, I doubt that an
athletic shoe would be much of a benefit. By contrast, Converse, boat shoes,
moccasins & the like have limited tread and therefore wouldn't tear up the turf
- so to speak.
Just my thoughts.
Angie Danaher
Troop 573
Woodinville, WA

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Received on Tue May 25 21:23:09 2004