G'day
Just a heads-up re Anaconda. For those interested they have a new store in
Innaloo. The address iss:
401 Scarborough Beach Road
(Cnr Leige Street)
Innaloo.
This is opposite the Innaloo shopping centre.
They have a grand opening sale starting Thursday March 6, 2008.
Regards
Andrew
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Thanks Wilson.
Neville.
Two ticks for HiTech boots. I'll look out for them, cheers.
Your photos on the groups page late last year were good too. It was
probably one of the things that made us want to try a walk in that area.
Andrew, Wilson, Members.
I have bought my last two pair from Midland Disposals.
Hi Tec have a habit of changing their style names every couple of years.
The "Chico" boots are just light hiking boots their terminology not mine.
I probably have a photo of them in my pictures somewhere I will have a look
and post them in the files.
I have a list of every piece of footwear I own at the moment with the
weights of each piece of footwear I'll try and dig that up to even has the
Dunlop 40 dollar specials I don't like em but others do, thongs, sandals,
(two types) Scarpra boots very heavy, the list goes on..
Thanks. Neville.
Hi Neville
Where do you get these boots from and what are "Chico" style? I cannot find
them any where online.
Thanks
Andrew_P2
Thanks. I'm such a luddite.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Ditton" <rdassetts@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 4:50 PM
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] More on Macpac
> Mike,
>
> I think you need to respond to the aus.bushwalking newsgroup.
>
> Andrew may have the link.
>
>
>
> Ralph
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
> Behalf Of Mountain Designs Perth
> Sent: Monday, 25 February 2008 11:36 AM
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: Re: [Aushiker] More on Macpac
>
>
>
> Hi Cam.
> Maybe!!
> Cheers,
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@aushiker. <mailto:andrew%40aushiker.com>
> com>
> To: <aushiker@yahoogroup <mailto:aushiker%40yahoogroups.com.au> s.com.au>
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:31 PM
> Subject: [Aushiker] More on Macpac
>
>> G'day this is from a Campbel@moutonnoir.
> <mailto:Campbel%40moutonnoir.co.nz> co.nz and was posted to the
>> aus.bushwalking newsgroup
>>
>> ==
>> Hi Folks, just to clear a few things up...as there is much said which
>> is inaccurate
>> 1. macpac was purchased by Mouton Noir
>> 2. Mouton Noir is owned by Bernie Wicht ( founder of Bivouac and ex-
>> partner in Kathmandu), Pierre van Noorden (ex retail development at
>> Kathmandu) and Campbell Junor ( product/design manager at Kathmandu
>> 95-2000, Mountain Designs 2000-2007)
>> 3. they formed the company and purchased fairydown from previous owner
>> Alp Sports early 2007
>> 4. currently trading in NZ via 5 company owned stores selling
>> Fairydown adventure equipment
>> 5. purchased macpac, to take effect 1 march 2008
>> 6. carrying over designer, development, suppliers, manufacturers,
>> brand values and warranties.
>> 7. plan to offer products to customers via our own stores, reducing
>> the added cost that customers incur when buying from other retailers.
>> 8. rollout stores in as many areas as we can, as soon as we can
>> 9. open internet sales to cover the time gap before we can have a
>> physical presence in key locations.
>> 10. Hi Mike W, fancy stocking macpac ;)
>>
>> cheers
>> Cam
>> -==
>>
>> Regards
>> Andrew
>>
>> ===
>> Andrew's Bicycling and <http://aushiker. <http://aushiker.blogspot.com/>
> blogspot.com/> Bushwalking Blog
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
Thanks!
They do hire out gear. Packs, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, stoves, tents -
but no boots!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wilson Waters" <groups.yahoo.com-mail@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
> In that case, I'll forgive the late reply... ;)
>
> I'll pop down sometime and check out the brands you suggested. I believe
> the bib track foundation hire equipment as well? Might go say hi while
> I'm there.
>
> Mountain Designs Perth wrote:
>> Hi Wilson,
>>
>> Sorry for my late reply, just back from a training course in Sydney, not
>> on
>> boots though, Industrial Rope Access. And if you think you've got
>> problems
>> with your feet wait til you have to hang from a rope in a caustic soda
>> pit!
>>
>> Happy yo try and help you with your boot problem, have you tried Merrell?
>> Or
>> Keen? We're having lots of success with those brands at the moment.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT" <mark@...>
>> To: <aushiker@...>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 8:25 PM
>> Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
>>
>>
>>> Welcome Wilson,
>>>
>>> Photos look great, glad you had a good trip also.
>>>
>>> Boots/shoes....you will find a friend in Andrew(no the kiwi one), he has
>>> the
>>> same problem...Andrew am I correct?
>>>
>>> I would recommend the obvious and go to some of the local places in
>>> town,
>>> Mike at MD will be a good help, on the same street you have Paddy
>>> Pallins
>>> and Kathmando.
>>>
>>> Just because you are hiking doesn't mean you need hiking shoes, perhaps
>>> a
>>> visit to a good sports store may also be a good move.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Wilson Waters
>>> Sent: Sunday, 24 February 2008 7:42 PM
>>> To: aushiker@...
>>> Subject: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to post
>>> something...
>>>
>>> Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike over
>>> new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark to
>>> Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one yet.
>>> It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off and the
>>> MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm hoping
>>> to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
>>>
>>> If anyone's interested - here are some photos
>>> http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
>>>
>>> Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots to
>>> suit wide feet?
>>>
>>> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
>>> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
>>> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
>>>
>>> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
>>> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
>>> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
>>>
>>> Any ideas what I should do?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Wilson Waters
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
Two ticks for HiTech boots. I'll look out for them, cheers.
Your photos on the groups page late last year were good too. It was
probably one of the things that made us want to try a walk in that area.
Neville Rossiter wrote:
> Hi Wilson and Members.
> I have tried numerous brands of boots and shoes and always gone back to
> Hi-Tec boots 130 bucks and good for about 18 months or 2000 Kilometers
> (approx figures), the previous/present two sets I have used are the "Chico"
> style.
> My wife Margaret who has fairly wide feet wears the same brand and style
> only men's size not women's.
> I wear sock liners good socks and orthotics (the soft ones) and never get a
> blister I walk about 80 days a year in the bush and quite often wear my
> boots around the suburbs on walks when I'm home and when I'm working around
> the house.
> But footwear is a personal thing so what works for us might not work for
> others.
> Take care. Neville.
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to post
> something...
>
> Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike over
> new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark to
> Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one yet.
> It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off and the
> MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm hoping
> to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
>
> If anyone's interested - here are some photos
> http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
>
> Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots to
> suit wide feet?
>
> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
>
> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
>
> Any ideas what I should do?
>
In that case, I'll forgive the late reply... ;)
I'll pop down sometime and check out the brands you suggested. I believe
the bib track foundation hire equipment as well? Might go say hi while
I'm there.
Mountain Designs Perth wrote:
> Hi Wilson,
>
> Sorry for my late reply, just back from a training course in Sydney, not on
> boots though, Industrial Rope Access. And if you think you've got problems
> with your feet wait til you have to hang from a rope in a caustic soda pit!
>
> Happy yo try and help you with your boot problem, have you tried Merrell? Or
> Keen? We're having lots of success with those brands at the moment.
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT" <mark@...>
> To: <aushiker@...>
> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 8:25 PM
> Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
>
>
>> Welcome Wilson,
>>
>> Photos look great, glad you had a good trip also.
>>
>> Boots/shoes....you will find a friend in Andrew(no the kiwi one), he has
>> the
>> same problem...Andrew am I correct?
>>
>> I would recommend the obvious and go to some of the local places in town,
>> Mike at MD will be a good help, on the same street you have Paddy Pallins
>> and Kathmando.
>>
>> Just because you are hiking doesn't mean you need hiking shoes, perhaps a
>> visit to a good sports store may also be a good move.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
>> Behalf Of Wilson Waters
>> Sent: Sunday, 24 February 2008 7:42 PM
>> To: aushiker@...
>> Subject: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to post
>> something...
>>
>> Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike over
>> new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark to
>> Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one yet.
>> It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off and the
>> MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm hoping
>> to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
>>
>> If anyone's interested - here are some photos
>> http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
>>
>> Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots to
>> suit wide feet?
>>
>> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
>> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
>> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
>>
>> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
>> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
>> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
>>
>> Any ideas what I should do?
>>
>> --
>> Wilson Waters
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
uh, ok.
Cheers for the suggestions and FAQ - how long did it take you to put
that together? I think "encyclopaedia" may describe it more accurately
than "FAQ".
Roger Caffin wrote:
>> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
>> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
>> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
>> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
>> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
>> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
>> Any ideas what I should do?
>
> Three suggestions.
>
> First, read the FAQ on footwear.
> www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/
> Note especially the bit about how your feet expand when you walking.
>
> Second: get over the idea that you need boots at all. You don't, as most
> EXPERIENCED walkers know. In fact, I think more boots are sold as
> fashion/street wear these days.
>
> Third: try some Dunlop KT-26 shoes in a LARGE size with some thick socks.
> Don't lace them tightly either. (Cost ~$30)
>
> Cheers
> Roger Caffin
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
Hi Neville
Where do you get these boots from and what are "Chico" style? I cannot find them
any where online.
Thanks
Andrew_P2
----- Original Message -----
From: Neville Rossiter
To: aushiker@...
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:35 PM
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
Hi Wilson and Members.
I have tried numerous brands of boots and shoes and always gone back to
Hi-Tec boots 130 bucks and good for about 18 months or 2000 Kilometers
(approx figures), the previous/present two sets I have used are the "Chico"
style.
My wife Margaret who has fairly wide feet wears the same brand and style
only men's size not women's.
I wear sock liners good socks and orthotics (the soft ones) and never get a
blister I walk about 80 days a year in the bush and quite often wear my
boots around the suburbs on walks when I'm home and when I'm working around
the house.
But footwear is a personal thing so what works for us might not work for
others.
Take care. Neville.
Hi all,
After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to post
something...
Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike over
new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark to
Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one yet.
It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off and the
MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm hoping
to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
If anyone's interested - here are some photos
http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots to
suit wide feet?
Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
Any ideas what I should do?
--
Wilson Waters
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Wilson and Members.
I have tried numerous brands of boots and shoes and always gone back to
Hi-Tec boots 130 bucks and good for about 18 months or 2000 Kilometers
(approx figures), the previous/present two sets I have used are the "Chico"
style.
My wife Margaret who has fairly wide feet wears the same brand and style
only men's size not women's.
I wear sock liners good socks and orthotics (the soft ones) and never get a
blister I walk about 80 days a year in the bush and quite often wear my
boots around the suburbs on walks when I'm home and when I'm working around
the house.
But footwear is a personal thing so what works for us might not work for
others.
Take care. Neville.
Hi all,
After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to post
something...
Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike over
new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark to
Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one yet.
It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off and the
MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm hoping
to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
If anyone's interested - here are some photos
http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots to
suit wide feet?
Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
Any ideas what I should do?
--
Wilson Waters
Mike,
I think you need to respond to the aus.bushwalking newsgroup.
Andrew may have the link.
Ralph
_____
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mountain Designs Perth
Sent: Monday, 25 February 2008 11:36 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] More on Macpac
Hi Cam.
Maybe!!
Cheers,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@aushiker. <mailto:andrew%40aushiker.com> com>
To: <aushiker@yahoogroup <mailto:aushiker%40yahoogroups.com.au> s.com.au>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:31 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] More on Macpac
> G'day this is from a Campbel@moutonnoir.
<mailto:Campbel%40moutonnoir.co.nz> co.nz and was posted to the
> aus.bushwalking newsgroup
>
> ==
> Hi Folks, just to clear a few things up...as there is much said which
> is inaccurate
> 1. macpac was purchased by Mouton Noir
> 2. Mouton Noir is owned by Bernie Wicht ( founder of Bivouac and ex-
> partner in Kathmandu), Pierre van Noorden (ex retail development at
> Kathmandu) and Campbell Junor ( product/design manager at Kathmandu
> 95-2000, Mountain Designs 2000-2007)
> 3. they formed the company and purchased fairydown from previous owner
> Alp Sports early 2007
> 4. currently trading in NZ via 5 company owned stores selling
> Fairydown adventure equipment
> 5. purchased macpac, to take effect 1 march 2008
> 6. carrying over designer, development, suppliers, manufacturers,
> brand values and warranties.
> 7. plan to offer products to customers via our own stores, reducing
> the added cost that customers incur when buying from other retailers.
> 8. rollout stores in as many areas as we can, as soon as we can
> 9. open internet sales to cover the time gap before we can have a
> physical presence in key locations.
> 10. Hi Mike W, fancy stocking macpac ;)
>
> cheers
> Cam
> -==
>
> Regards
> Andrew
>
> ===
> Andrew's Bicycling and <http://aushiker. <http://aushiker.blogspot.com/>
blogspot.com/> Bushwalking Blog
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am a duck as well. Feet so wide they are almost square. I blame
years of going without shoes during summer months.
I am in love with Scarpas, lovely wide fittings. But I now have a
pair of Merrels which I wore every day for 3 weeks and walked. They
are different style of boot, they tend to make you want to walk.
These are my second pair of Merrels as well. First pair was shoes and
wonderful to have on your feet.
I don't think I could hike in shoes though, I need the support at the
ankles as I have turned them too many times to say they are strong
any more.
Rosemary
-- In aushiker@..., "Mountain Designs Perth"
<perth@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Wilson,
>
> Sorry for my late reply, just back from a training course in
Sydney, not on
> boots though, Industrial Rope Access. And if you think you've got
problems
> with your feet wait til you have to hang from a rope in a caustic
soda pit!
>
> Happy yo try and help you with your boot problem, have you tried
Merrell? Or
> Keen? We're having lots of success with those brands at the moment.
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT" <mark@...>
> To: <aushiker@...>
> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 8:25 PM
> Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
>
>
> > Welcome Wilson,
> >
> > Photos look great, glad you had a good trip also.
> >
> > Boots/shoes....you will find a friend in Andrew(no the kiwi one),
he has
> > the
> > same problem...Andrew am I correct?
> >
> > I would recommend the obvious and go to some of the local places
in town,
> > Mike at MD will be a good help, on the same street you have Paddy
Pallins
> > and Kathmando.
> >
> > Just because you are hiking doesn't mean you need hiking shoes,
perhaps a
> > visit to a good sports store may also be a good move.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: aushiker@...
[mailto:aushiker@...] On
> > Behalf Of Wilson Waters
> > Sent: Sunday, 24 February 2008 7:42 PM
> > To: aushiker@...
> > Subject: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time
to post
> > something...
> >
> > Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike
over
> > new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark
to
> > Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest
one yet.
> > It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off
and the
> > MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm
hoping
> > to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
> >
> > If anyone's interested - here are some photos
> > http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
> >
> > Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots
to
> > suit wide feet?
> >
> > Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
> > Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra
wide
> > model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
> >
> > As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet.
I find
> > my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under
each
> > other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
> >
> > Any ideas what I should do?
> >
> > --
> > Wilson Waters
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo!7 Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo!7 Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
Hi Wilson,
Sorry for my late reply, just back from a training course in Sydney, not on
boots though, Industrial Rope Access. And if you think you've got problems
with your feet wait til you have to hang from a rope in a caustic soda pit!
Happy yo try and help you with your boot problem, have you tried Merrell? Or
Keen? We're having lots of success with those brands at the moment.
Cheers,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT" <mark@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 8:25 PM
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
> Welcome Wilson,
>
> Photos look great, glad you had a good trip also.
>
> Boots/shoes....you will find a friend in Andrew(no the kiwi one), he has
> the
> same problem...Andrew am I correct?
>
> I would recommend the obvious and go to some of the local places in town,
> Mike at MD will be a good help, on the same street you have Paddy Pallins
> and Kathmando.
>
> Just because you are hiking doesn't mean you need hiking shoes, perhaps a
> visit to a good sports store may also be a good move.
>
> Cheers
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
> Behalf Of Wilson Waters
> Sent: Sunday, 24 February 2008 7:42 PM
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
>
> Hi all,
>
> After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to post
> something...
>
> Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike over
> new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark to
> Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one yet.
> It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off and the
> MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm hoping
> to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
>
> If anyone's interested - here are some photos
> http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
>
> Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots to
> suit wide feet?
>
> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
>
> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
>
> Any ideas what I should do?
>
> --
> Wilson Waters
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
Hi Cam.
Maybe!!
Cheers,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:31 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] More on Macpac
> G'day this is from a Campbel@... and was posted to the
> aus.bushwalking newsgroup
>
> ==
> Hi Folks, just to clear a few things up...as there is much said which
> is inaccurate
> 1. macpac was purchased by Mouton Noir
> 2. Mouton Noir is owned by Bernie Wicht ( founder of Bivouac and ex-
> partner in Kathmandu), Pierre van Noorden (ex retail development at
> Kathmandu) and Campbell Junor ( product/design manager at Kathmandu
> 95-2000, Mountain Designs 2000-2007)
> 3. they formed the company and purchased fairydown from previous owner
> Alp Sports early 2007
> 4. currently trading in NZ via 5 company owned stores selling
> Fairydown adventure equipment
> 5. purchased macpac, to take effect 1 march 2008
> 6. carrying over designer, development, suppliers, manufacturers,
> brand values and warranties.
> 7. plan to offer products to customers via our own stores, reducing
> the added cost that customers incur when buying from other retailers.
> 8. rollout stores in as many areas as we can, as soon as we can
> 9. open internet sales to cover the time gap before we can have a
> physical presence in key locations.
> 10. Hi Mike W, fancy stocking macpac ;)
>
> cheers
> Cam
> -==
>
> Regards
> Andrew
>
> ===
> Andrew's Bicycling and <http://aushiker.blogspot.com/> Bushwalking Blog
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
I have the problem of wide(ish) feet, but in a US 14 size. Not readily
available in OZ.
I went to a local podiatrist here (in rural vic) who was recommended
to me and got a pair of Hitek light hikers that suit me well. The
podiatrist accurately measured my hoofs and ordered them directly. His
price matched what I could find from Aust. stores, but in the correct
size.
I'm not particularly recommending the Hitek for you, just suggesting
the podiatrist approach.
john rapley
--- In aushiker@..., Wilson Waters
<groups.yahoo.com-mail@...> wrote:
>
> Didn't want to ruffle any feathers... :)
>
> Good to see some other ducks out there. What shoes do you wear when
> you're walking? I'm about size 10US apparently.
>
> Perhaps, like Mark says, shoes would be better for bib track walks. It
> would be nice to find a pair of boots though. I went to a couple of
> "Rogains" last year and I think boots would be pretty important for
that.
>
> Andrew (not Kiwi) wrote:
> > Hi
> > If your a duck you should have jumped right in :)
> > I have a simular problem myself, I need a size 11 US in lenth but
> > most shoes are too narrow.
> > Welcome to the group.
> > Andrew_P2
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In aushiker@..., Wilson Waters <groups.yahoo.com-
> > mail@> wrote:
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to
> > post
> >> something...
> >>
> >> Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike
> > over
> >> new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark
> > to
> >> Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one
> > yet.
> >> It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off
> > and the
> >> MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm
> > hoping
> >> to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
> >>
> >> If anyone's interested - here are some photos
> >> http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
> >>
> >> Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots
> > to
> >> suit wide feet?
> >>
> >> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
> >> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra
> > wide
> >> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
> >>
> >> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I
> > find
> >> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under
> > each
> >> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
> >>
> >> Any ideas what I should do?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Wilson Waters
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo!7 Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
Didn't want to ruffle any feathers... :)
Good to see some other ducks out there. What shoes do you wear when
you're walking? I'm about size 10US apparently.
Perhaps, like Mark says, shoes would be better for bib track walks. It
would be nice to find a pair of boots though. I went to a couple of
"Rogains" last year and I think boots would be pretty important for that.
Andrew (not Kiwi) wrote:
> Hi
> If your a duck you should have jumped right in :)
> I have a simular problem myself, I need a size 11 US in lenth but
> most shoes are too narrow.
> Welcome to the group.
> Andrew_P2
>
>
>
> --- In aushiker@..., Wilson Waters <groups.yahoo.com-
> mail@...> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to
> post
>> something...
>>
>> Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike
> over
>> new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark
> to
>> Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one
> yet.
>> It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off
> and the
>> MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm
> hoping
>> to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
>>
>> If anyone's interested - here are some photos
>> http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
>>
>> Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots
> to
>> suit wide feet?
>>
>> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
>> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra
> wide
>> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
>>
>> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I
> find
>> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under
> each
>> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
>>
>> Any ideas what I should do?
>>
>> --
>> Wilson Waters
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
Hi Mark
Pretty much yes. I have gone okay with Scarpa's but struggle to find lighter
weight shoes which are wide enough. New Balance 800 series have been good
but it seems that getting the wide last, 4E is getting harder and harder. At
least I know that the NB 800 series in size X with 4E last will fit and I
can order from the US if I wish.
Roger's FAQ on boots is also worth a read. It can be found at
http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_Footwear.htm
Andrew
-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 9:26 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
Boots/shoes....you will find a friend in Andrew(no the kiwi one), he has the
same problem...Andrew am I correct?
Then again, there is always the Dunlop Volleys which I wear daily in my
work. Great for grip, cheap and I can feel every stone under my foot. <g>
Ralph
_____
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT
Sent: Monday, 25 February 2008 7:14 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Re: Boots for Ducks
I was waiting for a KT-26 response.
Good to hear from you again Roger
-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@yahoogroup <mailto:aushiker%40yahoogroups.com.au> s.com.au
[mailto:aushiker@yahoogroup <mailto:aushiker%40yahoogroups.com.au> s.com.au]
On
Behalf Of Roger Caffin
Sent: Monday, 25 February 2008 5:46 AM
To: aushiker@yahoogroup <mailto:aushiker%40yahoogroups.com.au> s.com.au
Subject: [Aushiker] Re: Boots for Ducks
> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
> model (http://www.scarpa. <http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp>
co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
> Any ideas what I should do?
Three suggestions.
First, read the FAQ on footwear.
www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/
Note especially the bit about how your feet expand when you walking.
Second: get over the idea that you need boots at all. You don't, as most
EXPERIENCED walkers know. In fact, I think more boots are sold as
fashion/street wear these days.
Third: try some Dunlop KT-26 shoes in a LARGE size with some thick socks.
Don't lace them tightly either. (Cost ~$30)
Cheers
Roger Caffin
Yahoo!7 Groups Links
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I was waiting for a KT-26 response.
Good to hear from you again Roger
-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Roger Caffin
Sent: Monday, 25 February 2008 5:46 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] Re: Boots for Ducks
> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
> Any ideas what I should do?
Three suggestions.
First, read the FAQ on footwear.
www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/
Note especially the bit about how your feet expand when you walking.
Second: get over the idea that you need boots at all. You don't, as most
EXPERIENCED walkers know. In fact, I think more boots are sold as
fashion/street wear these days.
Third: try some Dunlop KT-26 shoes in a LARGE size with some thick socks.
Don't lace them tightly either. (Cost ~$30)
Cheers
Roger Caffin
Yahoo!7 Groups Links
> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
> Any ideas what I should do?
Three suggestions.
First, read the FAQ on footwear.
www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/
Note especially the bit about how your feet expand when you walking.
Second: get over the idea that you need boots at all. You don't, as most
EXPERIENCED walkers know. In fact, I think more boots are sold as
fashion/street wear these days.
Third: try some Dunlop KT-26 shoes in a LARGE size with some thick socks.
Don't lace them tightly either. (Cost ~$30)
Cheers
Roger Caffin
Welcome Wilson,
Photos look great, glad you had a good trip also.
Boots/shoes....you will find a friend in Andrew(no the kiwi one), he has the
same problem...Andrew am I correct?
I would recommend the obvious and go to some of the local places in town,
Mike at MD will be a good help, on the same street you have Paddy Pallins
and Kathmando.
Just because you are hiking doesn't mean you need hiking shoes, perhaps a
visit to a good sports store may also be a good move.
Cheers
-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Wilson Waters
Sent: Sunday, 24 February 2008 7:42 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] Boots for Ducks
Hi all,
After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to post
something...
Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike over
new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark to
Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one yet.
It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off and the
MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm hoping
to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
If anyone's interested - here are some photos
http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots to
suit wide feet?
Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
Any ideas what I should do?
--
Wilson Waters
Yahoo!7 Groups Links
Hi
If your a duck you should have jumped right in :)
I have a simular problem myself, I need a size 11 US in lenth but
most shoes are too narrow.
Welcome to the group.
Andrew_P2
--- In aushiker@..., Wilson Waters <groups.yahoo.com-
mail@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to
post
> something...
>
> Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike
over
> new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark
to
> Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one
yet.
> It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off
and the
> MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm
hoping
> to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
>
> If anyone's interested - here are some photos
> http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
>
> Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots
to
> suit wide feet?
>
> Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
> Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra
wide
> model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
>
> As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I
find
> my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under
each
> other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
>
> Any ideas what I should do?
>
> --
> Wilson Waters
>
Hi all,
After lurking and learning in this group for a while, it's time to post
something...
Last year the old man and I decided we should go on a decent hike over
new years. We actually ended up getting organised and did Denmark to
Albany. We've done a few walks before, but this was the longest one yet.
It was exhausting, my feet felt like they were going to fall off and the
MOZZIES - aarrrghh!!... But I can't wait for the next one :) I'm hoping
to do Balingup to Mumballup some weekend soon.
If anyone's interested - here are some photos
http://www.beans.ath.cx/gal/wilson/holidays/BibbulmunDenmarkAlbany
Anyway, back to the point of this post - can anyone suggest boots to
suit wide feet?
Last year, after a few recommendations, I decided to buy a pair of
Scarpa SL boots with a "BXX" fit, which is apparently the extra wide
model (http://www.scarpa.co.uk/technical/lasting.asp).
As good as these boots are, they just don't seem to suit my feet. I find
my toes are squashed in (in fact, I think they're folding under each
other), but my heal still slips (i.e. blisters galore).
Any ideas what I should do?
--
Wilson Waters
G'day this is from a Campbel@... and was posted to the
aus.bushwalking newsgroup
==
Hi Folks, just to clear a few things up...as there is much said which
is inaccurate
1. macpac was purchased by Mouton Noir
2. Mouton Noir is owned by Bernie Wicht ( founder of Bivouac and ex-
partner in Kathmandu), Pierre van Noorden (ex retail development at
Kathmandu) and Campbell Junor ( product/design manager at Kathmandu
95-2000, Mountain Designs 2000-2007)
3. they formed the company and purchased fairydown from previous owner
Alp Sports early 2007
4. currently trading in NZ via 5 company owned stores selling
Fairydown adventure equipment
5. purchased macpac, to take effect 1 march 2008
6. carrying over designer, development, suppliers, manufacturers,
brand values and warranties.
7. plan to offer products to customers via our own stores, reducing
the added cost that customers incur when buying from other retailers.
8. rollout stores in as many areas as we can, as soon as we can
9. open internet sales to cover the time gap before we can have a
physical presence in key locations.
10. Hi Mike W, fancy stocking macpac ;)
cheers
Cam
-==
Regards
Andrew
===
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