RE: [artshow_photo] Winter gear for photographers = boots?

Hello Victoria,

I have several pairs of Merrill shoes, but mostly the summery type, sliders,
they are great. I would certainly check them out.

I have lived in rainy/cold western Washington for the last 30 years,
standing in the pouring rain, snow, and freezing temperatures to both fish
and photograph. The smart socks, Dougie mentions, I believe are called Smart
Wool, I have worn them for years, they are very good. That company also
makes a liner sock which is very important to wicking away any moisture your
foot might generate and then be damp and cold; it wicks it to the smart wool
socks, which by the way are 'itchless', merlino wool allows that. I have
been wearing Vasque boots with a Gore-Tex liner (absolutely water proof.

My best advice.contact a great outdoor supply store like REI, tell them your
situation and particulars; you should get excellent advice from them; I
always have. BTW, my Vasque boots are 12 years old, still great, resoled a
few times, but good for another 12 years, I'd guess. I have two pairs and
rotate them, I wear them almost daily; October to May.yep, it's wet and cool
here.

Stay well, warm and dry, having fun,

John

From: artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com [mailto:artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Doug Hoppes
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 4:02 PM
To: artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [artshow_photo] Winter gear for photographers = boots?

Hi Victoria,

I do a lot of mountaineering and hiking in the winter. I
personally love my Merrell waterproof hiking boots. Using smart socks
with them, I've never had cold or wet feet. One other thing that helps
a lot are gators. They help prevent snow from getting into the top of
the boots (hence, making the socks wet).

Dougie

On 11/28/2010 6:26 PM, Victoria L. Herring wrote:
>
> As long as we're talking about gear, what are the warmest boots one
> could get? I tend to get cold toes etc. and if that happens, the
> rest of me feels cooler than it is = what's a warm boot or one that
> won't let feet [esp feet] get cold even walking in or on snow???
> --
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> [images, ordering site]; Blogs: http://blog.journeyzing.com [JZ];
> http://www.herringlaw.com [lawfirm]; Ft. Dearborn-Chicago Photo
> Forum Int'l. Competition Award of Excellence, 2010
> [http://www.chicagophotoforum.org];
>
>

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