Re: [Philmont]: Camp Shoes - Sandals not worth the risk of foot injury

I had a pair of Vasque boots resoled last year. I had used them at Philmont
in 1996 and later worn out the tread. The new Vibram soles were glued on,
which I think is standard. The glue job on one half (the front) of one boot
failed while on a backpacking expedition in the New York Adirondacks. I
used some nylon cord to tie the sole on for the final day of mountain
climbing, putting the cord between the sole lugs, and did a better job for
the next day hike out. A boot that has been worn enough to be broken in
without catastrophic failure almost undoubtedly will finish a Philmont trek.
However, soles can come loose, seams can give way, and the connection
between the sole and the upper can give way. I bring a pair of New Balance
all-terain trail runners as camp shoes. They are cushy and feel so good
after a long day, especially if it is hot, but have a rigid enough sole that
they can be used while carrying a pack. I climbed Whiteface Mountain
wearing them.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Wheeler" <david@troop52.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 1:07 PM
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Camp Shoes - Sandals not worth the risk of foot
injury

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> "when going on weekend backpacking trips, I take moccasins as camp shoes.
> But at most I'd have to hike out a couple of miles with a broken boot.
> Philmont might require a few days on broken boots, and camp shoes might be
> better to hike in."
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> I'm curious, how many people have experienced a "broken boot" on any trip?
> The most I've seen has been broken shoe strings, but I have never seen a
> boot fail, with the possible exception of an old boot that is wearing out.
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