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Posted by overmywaders on March 18, 2008 at 8:26:09 pm EDT
In reply to Re: Choosing Off-trail Boots, Follow Logic or Hype? posted by rdavis on March 18, 2008 at 5:54:17 pm EDT

rdavis,

I put this topic over on the Backcountry forum, because I thought it appropriate for those who travel off-trail, not on, far from a support network, and seek to do so safely. The admin moved it here (which is fine, of course).

You said:
"So, I think a lot of good footwear comes with finding the right combinations for your feet and activities, instead of worrying too much about the rocket science applications of footwear creation."

Well, the topic is whether we should make our decisions based upon logic or marketing hype. Do you have any logical reasons for your choices in boots? Personal narratives are valuable and interesting but are not relevant in making an informed decision when making a purchase, IMHO. If I felt otherwise, I would buy only products endorsed by... some famous name.

You said:
"And, unless the terrain is just impossibly harsh, a set of sturdy light hikers (sans Gore-Tex) are more than suitable."

This does not seem logical given the nature of nature as we all know it (and as I premised in my first post) - fabric-cutting scree, ankle-twisting, ankle-bruising rocks, etc.. Please explain. I, for one, do not wish to be deep in the backcountry wearing a pair of shredded sneakers, nor do I think it practical to carry/wear more than one pair of footwear.

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