[Sawyerman]

I have to say that footwear preference is still my biggest headache. What’s the perfect choice?

I’d rather keep my feet dry. I have weak ankles from years of sports (and the injuries that go along with them) so a tall lace up boot is so helpful. I suffer plantaar problems like Rob does and have had surgery on one foot to correct it so am stuck with pretty much having to wear orthotics which limits me to “shoe-like” footwear. I prefer to dry foot so I have found a good leather boot that has a waterproof membrane. I also insist on something with a good to great grip for those wet rocks and such on the lake shores and portage trails.

The best solution I have now is a pair of Lacrosse leather 9-10″ water proof boots that I mink oil the bejeebers out of for my canoe country travelling and a pair of old running shoes for around the camp. I’m still looking for better footwear but I can’t cover all possible situations and I think these will work best for me again this year.

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