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Article #183Overheating feet in Gortex boots
From: Anonymous
Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 03:37
Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 03:37
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Hi, After years of wearing Scarpa Trek boots I have changed to Meindl Burma boots, which provide a much better fit with my orthotics. I have to say that I am very impressed with the Meindl Burma except for one aspect, overheating feet. I'm not a great fan of Gortex in boots, but these boots are fantastic. In the past I have used Thorlo 'Hiker' socks which suited the wet environment of New Zealand. However recently I have been spending time in the European Alps during September, which is much drier and hotter than New Zealand. I have tried the Thorlo 'Light Hiker' socks which use 'Coolmax'. However my feet still get relatively hot. It has been suggested that I convert my socks over to Bridgedale 'Trail' socks, which utilise 'Isofil' rather than 'Coolmax'. Apparently Bridgedale socks provide markedly improved ventilation and moisture wicking in Gortex lined boots than compared to Thorlo socks. Does any one have experience with the Bridgedale 'Trail' socks combined with Gortex lined boots? Is this pure sales talk or is there some truth to it? Regards Leo, Sydney Australia
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