MEC Swellies are high-cut neoprene boots similar to Chota, without fleece liner or laces, sold in Canada: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=676791&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=134973&bmUID=1061509918332 There was a discussion of both models a while ago (not much difference was found). My running shoe size is 9.5, but Swellies are in either 9 or 10. I've tried them today on medium-thick sock . Size 9 was just "tight", like some sock, not even a millimiter of spare room. Not painfully restrictive. Size 10 was noticably loose, with about 1/2-3/4" of room at ether toe or heel (or half of that room at both ends). Both 9 and 10 would fit into my kayak (I'm wearing #10 running sandals on water now). I understand this is all subjective, still wonder how loose or tight these boots should be? I don't plan long portaging or mountain climbing, just short trips around the dock or campsite (and of course paddling). Pacific NW in the fall or spring is not the hottest place on earth, and tight footwear might not provide enough warmth, I suspect. Alex. *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Aug 21 2003 - 17:15:20 PDT
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