Hiking Boot Dilemma
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 11:25 am
Thanks to the incredibly knowledgeable and helpful posters here I have my gear needs pretty well figured out for my GNP trip later this month. I do have one unsolved issue, however. I recently bought a nice pair of Salomon Gore Tex hiking boots that I am currently breaking in. I bought them because my recent trip to the Smokies was an exercise in frustration with wet feet due to the rainy, wet conditions found on most trails in that area. I decided I needed waterproof boots for future expeditions there and elsewhere. Enter the new waterproof Salomons. I love the lightness and comfort but I find that my feet sweat a lot in them and I rubbed blister on a 7.5 mile hike last Sunday, probably at least in part due to the fact that my feet were so wet despite moisture-wicking wool socks. Admittedly it was a very hot Texas day but my feet were soaked not even halfway into the hike as I recall. I am buying some Coolmax sock liners which may help but I doubt it will make a huge difference - at least here in Texas. Maybe this won't be such a concern in relatively cool Glacier. My older non-waterproof Vasques are cooler, just as comfortable, and have never rubbed a blister. However, besides not being waterproof they are a little heavy and don't have as much ankle support.
So I guess my question is how important is the waterproofing for hiking in Glacier? I might end up bringing both pair but if I just bring one which would you recommend?
So I guess my question is how important is the waterproofing for hiking in Glacier? I might end up bringing both pair but if I just bring one which would you recommend?