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  1. winewalker3

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    I agree somewhat with Harland. I have found gaitors to shed the water from a greater distance on your leg and then run down onto your shoe. GoreTex lined hiking shoes work great, you can walk in water upto the laces or the opening without leaking. Your socks and feet remain dry but the outside...
  2. winewalker3

    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    I suggest going back and trying another pair of the same shoe. I have seen pairs out of a box that were not fitting the same. Not always necessary to change brands. Good luck
  3. winewalker3

    How many pairs of shoes did you go through?

    I also hike with Merrell Moab GoreTex low riders. 2 trips on the Francis and 1 beginning on the Via Francigena breaking them in the year before. I learnt a painful lesson wearing the standard width Merrell's on the Francis in 2008 that resulted in several blisters and hot spots. Be sure to...

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