Hi all. I'm curious to know your thoughts on footwear in the bush. My husband has been reading a book some of you might be acquainted with - titled Ultralight backpackin' tips by Mike Clelland. In the book Mike talks about which shoes are most suitable for trekking outdoors and how to wear them etc etc.. I tried one of his suggestions on firetrail last week, which was to loosen off your boot laces so much that your boots are like slippers. This allows the feet to breathe and can more actively prevent hotspots and blisters. I found that this helped me a little but I still got hotspots.
My feeling is that its a very individual thing as our feet are all so different.. I still don't know what method is best for me, perhaps my feet are just super-sensitive?? I can't seem to avoid getting hotspots when walking on firetrail, no matter what I do!!
What are your thoughts? Any pointers you'd care to share?
Cheers,
BushChef.
My feeling is that its a very individual thing as our feet are all so different.. I still don't know what method is best for me, perhaps my feet are just super-sensitive?? I can't seem to avoid getting hotspots when walking on firetrail, no matter what I do!!
What are your thoughts? Any pointers you'd care to share?
Cheers,
BushChef.