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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #150 - Jun 2nd, 2010 at 5:45pm
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I have to say that my quetico trekkers have made it through two trips just fine, and will be going on a third in a few weeks. I've been happy with them. Not 100% sure I'd buy another pair (not sure I'm ever completely satisfied with ANY of my gear  Smiley), but they've worked well enough for me. But I'm not a wetfooter, either, so that may make a difference. I will also say that the deal they had at the 'Copia a few years ago made them much more attractive to me. Not sure I can say they'd be worth the Chota "list" price.
  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #151 - Jun 3rd, 2010 at 2:55am
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[quote author=Mad_Mat link=1173671225/140#149 date=1275482848

...other than the blisters, did you have any durability issues with the
Q. T.s -last thing I've seen on those - oh maybe within the last few months, was some blog where the paddler had to use cable ties, thru slits cut into the toe box, to keep the sole from peeling off - that was after about three days of use or so with a brand new pair. [/quote]

No, they seemed to hold up well, dry out fast and best of all never smelled to bad. I have a pair of Thinsulate boots that smell things up every time I tried them... I did a 216, 280 and a 310 rod portage within the first few days and all ended up with wet feet at some point. Then after a few other portages I shot out to Lac La Croix and avoided most portages because of my feet. The worst I had left was the 160 rod through Devels Cascade on Little Indian Souix. That one has a nasty hill to climb when going south...
I'm going to try some cool max liners and possibly an insert and see what happens. I might try your tie ing trick to keep the lower part tighter. Some great responses... Thanks all.
  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #152 - Jun 3rd, 2010 at 12:40pm
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I may be off base (certainly not the first time) and I dislike the idea of quibbling with the likes of Old Salt, Mad Mat and Solotripper (especially since I very well may not know what I'm talking about)...... now how's that for a disclaimer!  Cheesy

I took a casual peek via photo at the coolmax socks. They honestly don't strike me as a true liner sock. They don't seem thin enough. The idea with a liner of course being a thin very "grippy" type of sock that just plain won't move about. I would have to see what the backpacking community had to say. Probably going to stay with my polypro, they have served me well.

  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #153 - Jun 3rd, 2010 at 12:46pm
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Look before you leap.........
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Nice reviews.
  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #154 - Jun 3rd, 2010 at 5:16pm
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MT,

Feel free too "quibble" all you want Wink
I would never expect people too ditch an old stand-by without some diligent research and a skeptical eye.

Everyone's feet are different, size/gait/ sweat. Factor in shoe types and you can see that everyone's experience might not be the same.

I'd say buy 1 pair, then maybe wear your old stand -by on one foot, the newer one on the other. Go for a nice hike with a moderately heavy pack. A side by side comparison should do the trick Wink

I doubt you'll regret spending the $5, best case scenario you've found a better way, worse case you have a a good but not better extra pair of liner socks  Grin
  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #155 - Jun 3rd, 2010 at 10:13pm
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Maybe I should try both kinds and like you say... Try one of each, the joys of having two feet, and see which work the best. They might have different applications in different weather and the like. I respect everyones opinion and there was a good amount of thumbs up for the cool max. I also respect Mastertanglers opinion to try the other. What do I have to loose?
  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #156 - Jun 3rd, 2010 at 10:29pm
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Other than a few bucks, you really have nothing too lose and much to gain. Nothing is worse than having sore feet for whatever reason.

Sore feet lead to all kinds of injuries as you/your body, compensates in hope of lessing the discomfort/pain.

Works its way north, ankles/knees, then hips and lower back.
Good supportive/comfortable shoes are a must whether you dry or wet foot. Blisters are the enemy of both styles.
  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #157 - Jun 4th, 2010 at 5:03pm
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mastertangler wrote on May 31st, 2010 at 12:42pm:
Marlin,
What is CRS?

Ben Franklin once said that you can have your opinion or your friends, you can't have both. Here is a link that seems to suggest both views are correct. (there was also some emphasis on staying dry, however, with some of the other articles).
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CANT REMEMBER S*#T! Huh
  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #158 - Jun 4th, 2010 at 5:05pm
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mastertangler wrote on May 31st, 2010 at 9:08pm:
mastertangler wrote on May 31st, 2010 at 12:42pm:
Marlin,
What is CRS?  


I hope you enjoyed your laugh. Here I am uneasy for you thinking you have some chronic syndrome from all the chemicals you work with so I google CRS. Well I couldn't figure out what Catholic Relief Services would have to do with your inability to wear liner socks...............Oh,, "Can't Remember Stuff" (the polite version) is probably the correct translation........ Truth be told I don't get 90% of the acronyms used. I'm not even 50 yet and I'm so not hip already  Undecided


I think I already answered this......BTW I like cool max socks too.
  
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Re: Portage Boot Recomendations
Reply #159 - Jun 5th, 2010 at 12:07am
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In fact, coolmax comes in different colors, tho white is the most common. I like them so well, that I wear them year 'round. They make great dress socks as well as bummin 'round socks. I just add a wool blend in winter.
  
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