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Glenn Ingram, Jr, ND 2861 Asheville Highway Marty Ingram, ND Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 www.throughwoods.

This includes sports activities and hiking.

The human foot is specifically designed to hike in uneven terrain.

Going without the support that most hiking shoe companies recommend will actually prevent injuries especially ankle sprains. Steger Mukluks (http://www.mukluks.

com) Suggested models: any Pros: Light, flexible, flat, wide, extremely warm, look good, come in wide and extra wide Cons: Expensive, not fully waterproof Minnetonka

1 Glenn Ingram, Jr, ND 2861 Asheville Highway Marty Ingram, ND Pisgah Forest, NC Phone: Shoes Hiking: We typically recommend the same kind of shoe for most activity: flat, wide, and flexible. This includes sports activities and hiking. The human body does best when the foot can move as it should and feel and respond to the changing terrain encountered during hiking. The human foot is specifically designed to hike in uneven terrain. For that reason, we recommend wearing the following shoes rather than the traditional stiff-soled boots that are typically recommended. Going without the support that most hiking shoe companies recommend will actually prevent injuries especially ankle sprains. Steger Mukluks ( Suggested models: any Pros: Light, flexible, flat, wide, extremely warm, look good, come in wide and extra wide Cons: Expensive, not fully waterproof Minnetonka Moccasins ( by-internet.com internet.com) Suggested models: Fringe boots Pros: Light, flexible, flat, some models are wide Cons: Many models are tapered in the toes; not waterproof Notes: Moosehide moccasins come in wide sizes for both men and women. Crepe soles are super flexible and last longer than a soft sole Mion ( Suggested Models: Tide Scramble, Flood Tide, Fast Canyon Pros: light, flexible, wide, little toe spring, waterproof material Cons: some heel elevation Crocs ( ww.crocs.com, Nali) Suggested Models: All Terrain (Winter), Off Road (Summer) Pros: Flat, flexible, wide, waterproof Cons:?

com) (Moose Tracks) Suggested Models: Women: Spirit Tibet Low, Spirit Tibet High Men: Hypno Pros: Flat, flexible, some are waterproof, styish, most Merrell boots work with crampons Cons: Most

toe spring, some models have a heel Note: Models designed for casual wear typically have a more flexible sole and would therefore be more acceptable as a hiking shoe.

2 Merrell ( (Moose Tracks) Suggested Models: Women: Spirit Tibet Low, Spirit Tibet High Men: Hypno Pros: Flat, flexible, some are waterproof, styish, most Merrell boots work with crampons Cons: Most Merrells are too narrow (models listed above are exceptions) Keen ( ttp:// (Moose Tracks, Nali) Suggested Models: **Delany**, Pacifica, Toronto, Humboldt, Newport (Summer), Bend Pros: Mostly flat, wide, waterproof, many styles Cons: Relatively stiff sole, have toe spring, some models have a heel Note: Models designed for casual wear typically have a more flexible sole and would therefore be more acceptable as a hiking shoe. LL Bean Suggested Models: Moosehead Camp Blucher Mocs, Moosehead Camp Sport Mocs, Gore-Tex Touring Shoes (Plain toe oxford available in wide sizes), Pros: Wide in the toe box, flexible, Cons: somewhat raised heel Teva (Moose Tracks, Suggested Models: Women: Shay, Mimmick, Tsusa, Pseudo, Men: Mimick, Pseudo Lace, Pseudo, Sanuk ( Suggested Models: High Desert Pros: flat, wide, flexible Cons: not waterproof Patagonia ( Moose Tracks) Suggested Models: Men: Rum and Cola, Toast and Jam, Larry Women: Rum and Cola, Toast and Jam Pros: flat, wide, flexible, some have removable sole so can double as a moccasin Cons: not waterproof though some are water resistant Note: Performance line is not recommended due to stiffness and narrowness.

Boots/Cold Weather: Steger Mukluks (http://www.mukluks.

com) o Suggested models: any o Pros: Light, flexible, flat, wide, extremely warm, look good, come in wide and

jsp, Nali) Georgie, All Terrain o Pros: Waterproof, flexible, flat, wide o Cons: Merrell (http://www.

, flat, water resistant, most Merrell boots work with crampons o Cons: Most Merrells are too narrow (above

com) o Pros: very warm, look good, relatively flat o Cons: stiff sole, too narrow for some Ugg (REI)

3 Boots/Cold Weather: Steger Mukluks ( o Suggested models: any o Pros: Light, flexible, flat, wide, extremely warm, look good, come in wide and extra wide o Cons: Expensive, not fully waterproof Minnetonka Mocassins ( by-internet.com internet.com) Sheepskin boots o Pros: light, flexible, flat, wide, look good o Cons: no fully waterproof Crocs ( Nali) Georgie, All Terrain o Pros: Waterproof, flexible, flat, wide o Cons: Merrell ( om, Moose Tracks) Women: Spirit Tibet Low, Spirit Tibet High o Pros: Wide, flexible?, flat, water resistant, most Merrell boots work with crampons o Cons: Most Merrells are too narrow (above models are exceptions) Ulu ( o Pros: very warm, look good, relatively flat o Cons: stiff sole, too narrow for some Ugg (REI) ( Moose Tracks) Classic Mini Boot, Classic Short o Pros: flat, wide, flexible o Cons: too narrow for some in the toe Keen (REI) ( Moose Tracks, Nali) Winterport, Dakota o Pros: wide toebox, relatively flat, warm, waterproof o Cons: stiff soles, toe spring Teva ( Moose Tracks) Women: Mimmick, Roslyn Men: Mimmick o Pros: flexible, no toe spring, no arch support, waterproof o Cons: some heel lift

Professional/Dress: Keen (Moose Tracks, Nali, http://www.zappos.

Austin, Presidio, Delany Clog, Ashland, Boston II, Providence, Portsmouth, Boston o Pros: wide, flat, some are flexible o Cons: some are too

com http://www.merrellboot.com, Moose Tracks) o Suggested models: Men: World Leader, World Summit, Topo Oxford Pro?

Tracks) o Suggested models: Women: Any of the Chelsea collection o Pros: flexible, relatively wide, mostly flat o Cons: has a slight heel, toe

good, flat, flexible o Cons: may be too narrow for some Clarks o Pros: formal, relatively wide, flexible, flat o Cons: will still be too narrow

4 Professional/Dress: Keen (Moose Tracks, Nali, o Suggested models: Women: Calistoga (pictured), Berkeley, Barcelona Mary Jane, Sydney II, Sofia, Carmel, Seattle Men: Briggs (pictured), Austin, Presidio, Delany Clog, Ashland, Boston II, Providence, Portsmouth, Boston o Pros: wide, flat, some are flexible o Cons: some are too narrow particularly in the women s models, not very formal Merrell ( Moose Tracks) o Suggested models: Men: World Leader, World Summit, Topo Oxford Pro?, World Peace o Pros: somewhat flexible, relatively wide, relatively flat o Cons: too narrow for some, not formal enough for some Dansko (Moose Tracks) o Suggested models: Women: Any of the Chelsea collection o Pros: flexible, relatively wide, mostly flat o Cons: has a slight heel, toe spring, has arch support, may be too narrow for some Rocket Dog o Suggested models: Sonova, Salt loafer o Pros: properly-shaped toe box, look good, flat, flexible o Cons: may be too narrow for some Clarks o Pros: formal, relatively wide, flexible, flat o Cons: will still be too narrow in the toes for most PG Lite o Pros: Wide, removable extra liner to provide extra room in the shoe o Cons: too narrow for many, has a heel, stiff Finn Comfort ( o Pros: Wide, flexible o Cons: arch support, some heel, too narrow for many

html, Moose Tracks) Women: Minke (pictured) Men: o Pros: wide, flexible, only slight heel, thick removable cork liner (could replace with thinner more flexible liner o Cons: slight heel, too narrow

5 Naot ( Moose Tracks) Women: Minke (pictured) Men: o Pros: wide, flexible, only slight heel, thick removable cork liner (could replace with thinner more flexible liner o Cons: slight heel, too narrow for many Aravon ( Everyday Collection o Pros: comes in widths, flat, flexible o Cons: still too narrow for many, some toe spring, office collection models have heels Birkenstock ( Men: London, Corvallis, Leon, Women: Boston, Tokyo, Limari, Merida, Annapolis, Cambria, Eden, Madera, Corvallis, Pavia, o Pros: wide, flat, no toe spring, built-in metatarsal pad, work well with a brace o Cons: stiff, arch support, expensive Casual: Sanuk ( Almost all are great o Pros: flat, wide, flexible, no toe spring (most models) o Cons:? Crocs ( Nali) any o Pros: flat, wide, flexible, no toe spring o Cons: risk of slipping in wet weather Birkenstock ( Men: Oklahoma, Tassil, Tobis, clogs Women: Lindsey, Torrance, Pittsburgh, Manon, Zamora, Annapolis, clogs o Pros: flat, wide, no toe spring, work well with a brace, built-in metatarsal pad o Cons: stiff, arch support, expensive

Merrell (http://www.merrellboot.com http://www.merrellboot.com, Moose Tracks) o Suggested models: Men: World Outlook, Topo Moc Pro?

, Primo (pictured), Improv Slide o Pros: Flexible, relatively flat (most models), look good o Cons: Most models are too tapered Ulu (http://uluboot.com http://uluboot.

6 Merrell ( Moose Tracks) o Suggested models: Men: World Outlook, Topo Moc Pro?, World Sensation, World Piece, World Passport, World Renown (pictured) Women: Carousel?, Tetra Wave Slide?, Primo (pictured), Improv Slide o Pros: Flexible, relatively flat (most models), look good o Cons: Most models are too tapered Ulu ( o Suggested models: Tuktu (men) (pictured) o Pros: Flexible, flat, look good o Cons: too narrow for some Minnetonka Moccasin ( by-internet.com internet.com, Norman s Shoe Service in Sellwood) o Suggested models: Clogs, Moosehide, Women s Concho (pictured) o Moosehide comes in wide sizes o Note: Women should buy men s shoes if there is a similar model in order to get a wider shoe. o Pros: flat, flexible, expansive upper, no toe spring, no arch support o Cons: too narrow for many, not water proof Tamarak o Moccasins that are a little more stylish than Minnetonkas Born ( Women: Glen, Knoll, Sabina, Joni, Pavane, Kavan, Rodeo, Hillspire, Jamba, Sylvan Men: Wess, Brink, Tribune, Clipper, Ronan, Nomad, Reign, Towen, Volk, Battue*** *(pictured), Courier, Sequim, Kendal o Pros: somewhat flat and flexible, selected models are wider in the toe box o Cons: have some heel, many models will be too narrow for many, toe spring Keen ( Moose Tracks, Nali) Men: Delany, Pacifica, Austin, Presidio, Silverlake, Portsmouth, Bronx, Brooklyn, Diego, any of the BLVD designs Women: any of the BLVD and Market Street designs o Pros: wide in the toes, durable, many styles, waterproof varieties, mostly flat, local company o Cons: stiff, toe spring, some have heels o Keen s casual shoes have the most flexible soles of all their shoes

Doc Martins o Suggested Model: 8B97 o Most Doc Martins are unacceptable but the model above is flexible, flat, but is still too

flexible, wide o Cons: some heel Romika o Pros: flat, flexible, light, relatively wide o Cons: too narrow for many Timberland

narrow for most, arch support Rogue any o Pros: flat (has fake heel and some heel build-up in the removable liner), wide, little

narrow in the toes Camper Mini flat, Peu Egg Flat, Peu Ideal Boot, Twin Pinstripe Flat, o Pros: flat, some are flexible, little

7 Doc Martins o Suggested Model: 8B97 o Most Doc Martins are unacceptable but the model above is flexible, flat, but is still too narrow for many Vans o Pros: Flat, flexible, no arch support or toe spring o Cons: too narrow Josef Seibel (Moose Tracks) o Pros: flexible, wide o Cons: some heel Romika o Pros: flat, flexible, light, relatively wide o Cons: too narrow for many Timberland Men: Lazarette Venetian, Springbank Venetian Women: far too narrow o Pros: flat, flexible, warm, waterproof models o Cons: too narrow for most, arch support Rogue any o Pros: flat (has fake heel and some heel build-up in the removable liner), wide, little toe spring o Cons: somewhat stiff Diesel Ivalo (pictured) o Pros: flat, flexible, light, stylish o Cons: most models are too narrow in the toes Camper Mini flat, Peu Egg Flat, Peu Ideal Boot, Twin Pinstripe Flat, o Pros: flat, some are flexible, little toe spring, o Cons: some toe spring, too narrow for some Haflinger most are good o Pros: flat, wide, warm, stylish o Cons: stiff sole, arch support

J-41 o Mary Janes o Pros: removeable insole, flat, wide in the toes, flexible o Cons: toe spring Tsubo Women: Psit, Sylv, Cyrt, Asios Men: Sycorax, Incan, Exim, Pogo, Rhyt, Entom o Pros: many have

Mion (www.mionfootwear.com www.mionfootwear.com) Any o Pros: flat, flexible, little toe spring, very wide, waterproof material o Cons:? Patagonia (www.pat www.patagonia.com agonia.

8 J-41 o Mary Janes o Pros: removeable insole, flat, wide in the toes, flexible o Cons: toe spring Tsubo Women: Psit, Sylv, Cyrt, Asios Men: Sycorax, Incan, Exim, Pogo, Rhyt, Entom o Pros: many have wide toe boxes, flat, flexible, little toe spring o Cons: SAS Comfort Shoes Clogs o Pros: flat, flexible, little toe spring, many styles are wide in the toe box o Cons: many styles are too narrow Mion ( Any o Pros: flat, flexible, little toe spring, very wide, waterproof material o Cons:? Patagonia ( agonia.com) Men: Dogwood, Cedar, Honeydew, Rimu, Rum and Cola, Toast and Jam, Kauri, Wollemi, Larry, Pau Women: Honeydew, Rimu, Wild Thyme, Toast and Jam, Rum and Cola, Totara, Sugar and Spice, Poppy, Gumwood o Pros: flat, wide, flexible o Cons: some models may be too narrow for some

Running: Fila Corsa Otto (Corsa Sette) (unisex) o Pros: flat, flexible, light, expansive upper, relatively wide o Cons: too narrow for some in the toes, sole is too

Mizuno Revolver o Pros: mostly flat, slightly more supportive that the Fila Corsa Sette for those who want more support while transitioning to non-supportive shoes from

New Balance 790 o Pros: mostly flat, flexible, light, better grip for trail running than most other flats o Cons: Many find the sole too hard, too narrow in the toe box

com) Islander, All Terrain o Pros: flat, wide, flexible, no toe spring o Cons: get wet in rainy weather (Islander) or do not breathe (All-Terrain), slippery in wet

9 Running: Fila Corsa Otto (Corsa Sette) (unisex) o Pros: flat, flexible, light, expansive upper, relatively wide o Cons: too narrow for some in the toes, sole is too thin for some for running on rocks, etc. Mizuno Revolver o Pros: mostly flat, slightly more supportive that the Fila Corsa Sette for those who want more support while transitioning to non-supportive shoes from motion-controlling shoes. o Cons: Too narrow in the toe box for some. New Balance 790 o Pros: mostly flat, flexible, light, better grip for trail running than most other flats o Cons: Many find the sole too hard, too narrow in the toe box for some Crocs (Nali, Islander, All Terrain o Pros: flat, wide, flexible, no toe spring o Cons: get wet in rainy weather (Islander) or do not breathe (All-Terrain), slippery in wet weather when the sole gets too worn o Many people find this their favorite running shoe much to their surprise. Vibram 5 Fingers ( o For those who really want to experience barefoot running but don t have the tough soles necessary. These are great for water sports. Mion ( Tide Scramble, Flood Tide, Fast Canyon o Pros: light, flexible, wide, little toe spring, waterproof material o Cons: some heel elevation

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