Re: [Paddlewise] MEC Swellies (=Chotas) size Q.

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 21:36:05 -0400
On 21 Aug 2003 at 17:13, alex wrote:

>  I understand this is all subjective, still
> wonder how loose or tight these boots should be? 

I prefer them not to be so loose that my foot can slide in them and 
risk a twisted ankle.  While you don't plan on portages, one day 
you'll be doing something that will make you wish the boots wouldn't 
slide around.

My Swellies are on the big side, so I can go with lots of insulation. 
 The smaller size was too small.  However, I put an insole into them 
to take up some of the room and provide a better fitting footbed than 
the plain Swellies have.  It has the second benefit of stiffening the 
sole a bit so walking on rough surfaces is more comfy.

So the answer is - loose enough to be comfy but snug enough to so 
that you wear them and not just live inside them.

Mike

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