The consistently most common answer from the experienced BWCAW veterans on the Boy Scout Northern Tier List is jungle boots. The American made Altama boots getting a strong nod over the import knock offs which have multiple stories of falling apart three days in. The argument for them is that they give good ankle support and protection over rocky portages, and dry immediately. That being said, I usually wear Teva's. > > Wondering what people have found for a good portage shoe. I'm looking for > the 'perfect' shoe for canoeing in the BWCAW and Quetico (with my big feet > I can't wear anything but a sock in my kayak!!). > In my opinion the perfect portage shoe/boot should: > - have good ankle support to prevent injuries on portage trail (mid or > high top) > - be comfortable to wear all day > - dry VERY quickly - I prefer wet foot landings so would be nice if my > shoes dried fast > - need not be waterproof (because of above point) *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Mar 27 2005 - 17:40:35 PST
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