| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Shoe size: the crux by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
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| Published: Sunday 12 December, 2010 |
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Blisters by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
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| Published: Sunday 12 December, 2010 |
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The Structure of the Foot by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
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| Published: Sunday 12 December, 2010 |
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Water Proofing and dry feet myths by Pat Callinan |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
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| Published: Sunday 12 December, 2010 |
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Other Footwear Design Issues by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
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| Published: Sunday 12 December, 2010 |
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Pronation, and other Marketing Myths by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
| You will also hear the term 'pronation' in some sports shops. The idea was born somewhere in the early 90s from the observation that some people walk on the inside of their feet, some on the middle and some on the outside. OK, and some have their toes pointed outwards while others point them inwards... |
| Published: Sunday 12 December, 2010 |
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Arch supports: a Criminal Offence by Roger Caffin |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
| Arch supports were all the rage in some places for a while in the 90s, especially in American joggers. They were essentially created by the Nike Marketing Department to gain an edge over the competition. They have absolutely no place in bushwalking at all. Why? Because the bones of your feet are lik... |
| Published: Sunday 12 December, 2010 |
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Guide on sizing and choosing the correct shoe size by Jim Black |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
| A properly-fitted athletic shoe or technical multi-sport boot is perhaps one of the most important pieces of adventure sports equipment that a connoisseur of the outdoor lifestyle can have at their disposal. Not only does it complement one's collection of durable clothing, advanced outerwear, active... |
| Published: Thursday 14 January, 2010 |
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Choosing and Caring for Hiking Boots |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
| No other piece of equipment can affect your enjoyment of a trip as much as your footwear. With a comfortable pair of boots you’ll eat up the miles, but in ill-fitting or inappropriate footwear, you can be painfully aware of every step you take. Good footwear is essential, but what is good for one pe... |
| Published: Thursday 23 October, 2008 |
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Caring for Hiking Boots |
Topic: Hiking Boots & Footwear |
| All boots require some breaking in, especially leather boots, where it may take some time for the leather to flex freely and evenly. If you aren't used to wearing boots, it may also take your feet some time to get used to them. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that your first walks be short ... |
| Published: Monday 20 October, 2008 |
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