Merlin Emrys wrote: > Due to the limited foot room (I wear size 8-1/2 to 9), regular kayaking > boots such as Chotas will not fit due to their bulky heels, nor will Teva > sandals. So I need something with a low profile, rounded heel that will > provide some cushioning, and be useful for walking about once ashore. > Merlin, I had the same problem and wear a US size 9. My Stinky Shoes, that now smell nice, are the Chota River Runner Low Top Bootie, they have a rounded heal and a sole that'll let you walk over sharp rocks. http://www.chotaoutdoorgear.com/paddle.asp?model=NB400&type=paddle&style=2 > I am going to try placing a piece cut from a thin foam sleeping pad under > the footbrace area, Before getting these, I had a piece of thin mini cell foam contact cemented under my heals. It worked for a while but after a year of getting in and out it was shreaded and I went looking for a more permanent solution. John Blackburn *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Aug 27 2002 - 05:23:54 PDT
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