mister7
Familiar Face
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Actually, that pair of Adidas is probably as supportive and offer as much protection as your pair of Danners. What they will not do however, is last as long. Given the choice, I would much rather wear out equipment than my body. It already has enough wear and tear! I have had 13 knee surgeries and every extra ounce on my feet makes my knees hurt more, so I don't wear boots until absolutely necessary. Like when I'm doing this kind of stuff.
These boots are made of plastic, very rigid and very warm. They suck to walk in, so mostly I don't. I walk in tennis shoes as long as possible then go to boots and crampons (the pointy things that stick in the ice) as a last resort. I have done quite a bit of advanced climbing in tennis shoes.
AS to why? I am just about to turn 50 and feel compelled to perform activities that prove I am still at least a little bit alive. Hey, if this stuff was easy every spud in the world would be doing it. I'm still looking to rise above, as it were!
These boots are made of plastic, very rigid and very warm. They suck to walk in, so mostly I don't. I walk in tennis shoes as long as possible then go to boots and crampons (the pointy things that stick in the ice) as a last resort. I have done quite a bit of advanced climbing in tennis shoes.
AS to why? I am just about to turn 50 and feel compelled to perform activities that prove I am still at least a little bit alive. Hey, if this stuff was easy every spud in the world would be doing it. I'm still looking to rise above, as it were!