Re: Canyon Toes
I agree with all of the above but I would like to add the effects of aging
and arthritis. I too wear sandles or Tivas especially on downhill. Arthritis...
donaldpvadair@cs.com 2005-07-24 18:39:04 #37338
Re: Canyon Toes
Some folks just don't get blisters John. I always wear one pair of wool
socks, don't change them unless they get wet or very dirty, and if my
boots are...
Bob Marley 2005-07-24 16:57:59 #37337
Re: Canyon Toes
I have never had a blister in about 60 days of Canyon backpacking,
and I'm not quite sure why. I don't bother wearing two pairs of
socks. What I DO do is to...
johngeyles 2005-07-24 13:45:12 #37336
Re: Canyon Toes
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "docthomas04@y..."
wrote:
> I once had a ballet dancer from Australia hike to Monument at
> Granite Rapid...
Emma Eyeball 2005-07-24 12:25:04 #37335
Re: Canyon Toes
I haven't seen anyone mention this point that I think is critical --
the right sock combination helps and a good fit is essential -- but
what's a good fit? ...
Doug Nering 2005-07-24 11:30:38 #37334
Re: Canyon Toes
Also once you have purchased the boots do not be afraid to make simple changes. My wife has problems with the top of her right boot rubbing on her angle no...
owen k 2005-07-23 20:52:39 #37333
Re: Canyon Toes
Keep toenails cut very short and ALWAYS wear 2 pairs of socks...I use an "under" sock made of thick orlon(some synthetic blend) I buy at Costco and then...
docthomas04@yahoo.com 2005-07-23 16:59:14 #37332
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