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Re: Boots
I'm a vister here, Plan on being in Tx for a month or so and was looking for some trails and wilderness area and happened along this thread. Anyway for what it is worth from some one who gets as many bag nights as I can on any given year.
Boots are one of the three things I will not skimp on when buying gear. (Tent and Pack being the others). There is nothing worse than a pair of mis-fit wet boots, It is an easy way to ruin an otherwise enjoyable trip. Anyway Vasque is a great brand and they have various styles that fit Various feet. A good place to find them is your local Red-wing store as Red wing makes Vasque. They also have attendants that are helpful with fit and sometimes even have boot strethers etc.. to custom fit.
My sugestion is you spend a few bucks and get water proof. I like Goretex. If you are in the Rockies around Durango it doesn't get that hot. It sounds like you are doing day hikes so you would not need a heavy boot. Tell the sales fols at one of the outdoor stores wat you are using them for and they can typically point you the right way. REI, Redwing, and most other local stores do not work on Commish. so they will typically be honest. But remember..Only you can tell if the fit is right. BE honest and go for fit and function not price and style.
Happy Trails
Eric
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