solotripper wrote on Mar 12^th, 2007 at 9:08pm:

OS,  WHEN people talk about ankle support, what there really telling you is they have WEAKNESS" in there supporting muscles around the foot area.

st... I'd have to strongly disagree with you on this one.

Why do you think the Marines don't make a habit of wearing sneakers? Nor the Army, nor any Ranger I've met in the parks... while on a serious expedition.  Ankle support eh?... and I doubt they have weak ankles.  ;)

I myself have been wearing chotta trekkers for several years.. and am now opting for something that does not self drain...and perhaps with more ankle support as it is just plain smart.

I also have come to the conclucsion that self draining boots low cut or with booties on may not always be wise as the draining action creates wet rocks which creates more slippage. :o



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