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Following are some statements made by other hikers, backpackers or writers on the subject of hiking boots vs. hiking shoes. These have been gleaned from the several other articles on the subject, as well as posts on blogs & in forums.

Hiking boots are heavier than hiking shoes.

Hiking shoes, being lighter in weight, lessen the strain on feet & legs when hiking over several miles.
Boots are constricting.

Boots normally last longer.

Boots stay wet longer than shoes.
The better ankle support which boots give is a myth.
Water enters boots more easily than shoes.

Feet are cooler in shoes.

Boots cost more than shoes.
Boots require more break-in time.
Boots are better suited for snowy conditions.

Those are just 11 quick statements I’ve read here & there over the last several years. For many it seems, no matter what, shoes win hands down. Some people hike year round in hiking shoes, that’s fine. Again, I believe this is a case of what matches up better with the terrain you’re traversing. Hiking boots are better suited, I believe, for some conditions. Hiking shoes, I also believe, provide a great advantage over boots in other situations. Here are some following observations from my point of view.

Hiking boots are heavier than shoes. I agree. Though there are varying types of materials used in hiking boots, such as full-grain leather, split leather, nubuck & synthetic, boots are on average heavier than hiking shoes. There are different types of boots made for separate conditions, and this is what needs to be considered when deciding whether or not to go with boots or shoes.

Hiking shoes, because they’re lighter, take strain off the feet, legs & back. Again, I agree. A study done many years ago by the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine revealed that 1 lb on the foot used as much energy as carrying 6 lbs in the backpack. If this is true, then it’s obvious that hiking shoes, because of being lighter, would save wear & tear on the body.

Boots are constricting. This is something, I believe, that’s completely subject to each individual hiker. I use lightweight hiking boots on most of my hikes. They aren’t constricting on my feet.

Boots last longer. Part of me leans toward a yes, but reluctantly. Depending on the style boot, a pair of boots can last longer than a pair of shoes. Heavy leather boots built for mountaineering will outlast both lighter weight boots & shoes hands down. This type of boot can be resoled more than once, proving that the sole will wear out long before the boot itself will. I’ve seen people wear out shoes quicker than I’ve worn out boots in the same amount of time. How a person walks does much to determine the life of a boot or shoe.

Boots stay wet longer. Again, this depends on the type of boot. Heavy leather boots will take a long time to dry when severely wet. Lightweight boots which are made with fabric & nubuck leather can dry in the same given time as a pair of hiking shoes. The amount of materials in the boot or shoe & the materials themselves determine drying time.

Boots don’t give better ankle support. Depending on the type of boot, they do in fact give better ankle support. Higher-cut boots can aid in ankle support & give more leverage on uneven trails or cross-country routes.

Water enters boots more easily than shoes. This statement doesn’t make sense to me. If you’re wearing either mid-cut or high-cut boots, trekking through a few inches of water, the boot will protect your feet more than a low-cut shoe. To me, this is obvious. Coupled with a pair of gaiters, water will have a more difficult time entering your boot & getting your feet wet.

Feet are cooler in shoes. Another point I agree with. Because the amount & thickness of materials used in their construction, a hiking shoe is lighter and will be cooler to wear. If you’re hiking in an area that’s extremely dry & hot, shoes may be a better choice for you.

Boots cost more than shoes. This is generally true. Average cost of boots is anywhere from $120-170. Shoes average anywhere from $30-120. Yet compared with the lifespan of each type of footwear, it’s possible to spend less for a pair of boots than for 2-3 pair of shoes.

Boots take longer to break in. For heavy leather boots, the answer is definitely yes. Yet with the lightweight hiking boots on the market today, this characteristic is very comparable. However, I do give the edge to shoes on this.

Boots are better suited for snowy conditions. If there’s quite a bit of accumulation, yes, boots should be opted for in this situation. Yet I’ve seen & know hikers that still wear hiking shoes with a few inches of snow on the ground. If you’re just passing through an area such as this, then it’s probably not going to hinder you too much. But for winter hiking in known snow-country, I believe it’s foolish not to wear some type of hiking boots.

What it ultimately comes down to is your personal preference. There’s really no right or wrong answer to which is better to hike in, boots or shoes. It depends on you. No one can tell you which feels better on your feet, which is more comfortable, or even which will last longer. These are all subject to your hiking personality, the way you hike. Go into your local outfitter and try on several pairs of boots & shoes, then decide. Once you’ve decided, get out and put those things to work! Even if you buy something you’re not completely happy with, as long as they don’t cause you pain, just use them till it’s time for a new pair.

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Stressful!

Not always, I admit, but it is too often the case.

And that is not always the end of it. How many times have you got home, struggled through the door with your shopping, and been ready to put your feet up with a nice cup of tea, only to realize that you have forgotten to buy something. Maybe even the tea! Now that really is stressful. Or perhaps you suddenly find that coupon you have been saving that would have reduced the cost of your shop today. You know the one; it’s the one that expires tomorrow. I’ll say it again: stressful!

Nobody likes to feel stressed, but life isn’t perfect and stress is, unfortunately, something that is impossible to avoid completely, but there are ways in which we can limit the damage and sometimes all it takes is a little forward planning.

Not everyone bothers to take a shopping list with them when they go to the supermarket, and that is one of their first mistakes. Make out a list and take it with you. Take a pen as well. If you cross off the items on your list as you put them into your cart you are less likely to forget something, or pick them up twice.

Having a list and a pen with you is only part of the story though. The process of organizing your shopping list begins at home and can start many days before your designated ‘shopping day.’

Try and keep a notepad and pen handy in the kitchen and when you run out of things write it down straight away, before you forget. It is hard to keep hubby sweet when there is no sugar in his tea and it does not take long to add things to your list. As the week progresses and your shopping day looms ever closer you might find that you have quite a long list. But let’s take a look at that list, you have been writing things down as and when stock became low or ran out: oranges, tea,fake gucci watches, furniture polish bananas, toilet rolls, cornflakes…

The list is reminding you what to get, but it is in the wrong order. If,replica watches paypal, like most people, you tend to frequent the same supermarket, you will no doubt be familiar with its layout. If the fruit and vegetables are just through the door, you don’t want to pick up your oranges, then trail half way around the store for tea and furniture polish only to have to head back to the fruit and vegetables later on to pick up your bananas. So just take a moment to think and plan your route through the store. And as you do this cross off the items on your list and write them down on a second list that is planned around your route through the store. If, like me, you find yourself in the fruit and vegetables section first of all, check list number one, find all the fruit and vegetables and transfer it to list number two. The next place I would pass is the fish counter, closely followed by the bakery and so I add things to my second list in this order. Perhaps this all sounds like a lot of trouble, but it saves me a lot of trouble later on. I write my lists at home, where I can sit and think and have a cup of tea (never ran out yet). Busy supermarkets offer too many distractions though. I like to be in and out. I have route, I have a list, I have a pen and I get home to my cup of tea a lot faster than most people do, so I am happy, hubby remains sweet and all is well with the world.