Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
I also wear running shoes too, depending on terrain, load and weather, but didn't know if their perceived inexperience might require something with more...
Mike Mosack 2009-09-09 08:15:20 #57412
Re: [SPAM][Grand_Canyon_Hikers] Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
I don't think it's so much an issue of breaking in the boot as it is adapting the foot to the rigors of the up and down hike where the foot will be faced with...
Becky Ryder 2009-09-09 08:10:50 #57411
Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
Anything is better than nothing IMO... I like using water as well, but you already knew about that. I would try Mink oil/glove oil to soften the leather (used...
Mike Mosack 2009-09-09 08:06:57 #57410
Re: [SPAM][Grand_Canyon_Hikers] Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
It is my opinion, based on doing four GC hikes on main trails, that running shoes and Chaco sandals work just fine. We always wear running shoes that are well...
Becky Ryder 2009-09-09 08:00:13 #57409
Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
Well, the issue, for one of them at least, is that "training" means almost exclusively gym workouts and his health club doesn't allow hiking boots in the...
sumiwada 2009-09-09 07:58:50 #57408
Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
I am guessing that if they're not disciplined enough to plan ahead better, that they probably won't set even an hour or two every day to wear the boots on a...
scoutmaster1006 2009-09-09 07:36:02 #57407
Re: Short-cuts to breaking in boots?
Water has always worked for me. I learned it in the Army. But that being said, since you only have two weeks, if you can, take them out on a...
Alejandro E. Peraza 2009-09-09 07:34:20 #57406
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