Walking on Water

“I walk right down the center most of the time on the trail, and because of that I am always trying to walk on water, lol. Getting better at it, but there have been a few times that I lost control and stepped on the bottom of the mudhole, and I always end up getting my boots covered in mud, or wet anyways, just on the outside of them. So my question is this, which of them products gives the best protection from water and mud seeping into the leather, as that is the type of footwear I use. I have tried several types, nikwax, beeswax, and other types. Is there anything better out there.”

“Bearfoot not barefoot.”

“Good old fashioned Mink Oil...”

“Good old fashioned running shoes. 5 minuets down the trail they're nice and dry.”

“Hey running shoes, what about ankle support? I really like the support”

“You could apply for the name of heyzoos and learn to walk on water instead of in it.”

“My footprints are my wilderness stamp
nature`s child and a real trail tramp
at home in the wet just like an otter
if my fat`s in the fire, walk on water
they`re land legs, make the best of `em
but goin` under it`s still sink or swim”

“So to get mink oil, do I have to set traps, or can you just set the boots outside, and the minks just pee on them, lol”

“Ankle support is a myth. Ankle support transfers the shock of a simple ankle roll up to the knee where it does real damage. Strengthen the ankles if support are needed. Lightening the pack releaves this need also.”

“I guess your right, I do need to get stronger ankles,”