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<body class='hmmessage'>I've got ankles that live to twist...kind of bites! <BR>
So, after MRIs and too many podiatrist visits, I've got the following going:<BR>
1. Orthotics<BR>
2. Hely & Weber lace up ankle supports w/ X-wrap and optional stays on the outside<BR>
3. Kick ass Vasque mid height light hikers.<BR>
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I trail walk/jog in this setup and haven't had a twist in a couple of months, versus seems like every<BR>
six weeks before. Yeah, I look like Rocky, but people seem to leave me alone. The lace up ankle supports<BR>
really tighten everything up. I've not had any issues w/ blisters and have hiked a couple of hours in this get up.<BR>
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I would anticipate something like this on the long walk as I can twist my ankle on a crack in sidewalk it seems.<BR>
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Cheers,<BR>
-cjd<BR>
Lurker<BR>
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Message: 18<BR>Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:50:51 -0800<BR>From: RJ Lewis <karmagurl@rainierconnect.com><BR>Subject: Re: [pct-l] NBs' and other lightweight shoes<BR>To: Phil Baily <pbaily@webuniverse.net>, pct-l@backcountry.net<BR>Message-ID: <4760E45B.5070108@rainierconnect.com><BR>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed<BR> <BR>I plan on a 3/4 lighter weight boot for the desert section, switching to <BR>a full height boot for the Sierra north. My feet and ankles are worth <BR>it. Been trying out some Merrell's just for fun, to see how they feel <BR>and wear, and plan on the trusty Vasque's for my heavier duty work in <BR>the mountains. Always did say that if you treat your feet right, they <BR>will treat you right.....seems to hold true, especially on the long <BR>trails. I'll leave the shoes to the youngins and trail runners with sub <BR>10 lb packs. While I don't want lead weights attached to my feet, I do <BR>want stability and a good foundation under me. I'll carry the extra <BR>weight of water sandals, and take the time to swap em at stream <BR>crossings if I need to. After all , it's MY hike, right?<BR> <BR>HYOH!! ;)<BR><BR></body>
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