On 2008-08-26, the Moderator <sparky@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> "Wolf Leverich" <leverich@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>
>> Horsefeathers, re "hiking boots are superior in every way."
>>
>> Depends on the hiker and what they're doing.
>>
>> It's getting rare to see anyone in the Southwest still using
>> boots in summertine and, when you do, it's a prety safe bet
>> that they're either a newbie or not the sharpest tack in the
>> box ...
>>
>> In the OP's case, shoes might not make sense unless he's
>> comfortable with va**** barrier socks and gaiters.
>>
>> As in most things outdoorsy, all religions are false and folks
>> should just figure out what works for them in the places where
>> they're going.
>>
>> Cheers, Wolf.
>
> There are people who recommend sandals for hiking or worse yet,
barefoot. I
> am not surprised Wolf won't agree with me, but I would never follow his
> advice either.
Er, actually, you *are* following my advice.
You've figured out what works for you. I'd be the last person
on Earth to tell you that you've made a wrong decision.
Newbies should listen to the old farts argue, try things out for
themselves, and then do what works for them.
Cheers, Wolf.
--
Dr. Brian Leverich Co-moderator, soc.genealogy.methods/GENMTD-L
Angeles Chapter LTC Admin Chair http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc/
P.O. Box 6831, Frazier Park, CA 93222-6831 leverich@[EMAIL PROTECTED]


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