Posted by James on 8/25/2005, 3:11 pm, in reply to "boots/socks for beginner backpackers"
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I am not afraid to breach a certain subject because I am over 40 AND overweight. It isn't just the pack weight that determines whether to need boots or running shoes. Your bodyweight is a big factor also. I am 43, 6'0" and range 185# to 215# over the past 5 years. I have a bad ankle but I feel very comfortable hiking in running shoes as long my total weight, gear and me, is under ~230#. Your kids probable won't need boots, but it might be a nice way to slow them down so you can keep up. 
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