Monday, October 10, 2011

hiking in 250 words


For this essay, I am writing about how light weight shoes are the best idea for a person going on a hiking trip. I will be arguing that light weight is the most important aspect of hiking footwear because  “the effort it takes to carry a pound of gear on your feet is approximately five times the effort to carry the same pound on your back” (hiking website.com). Lightweight shoes are the most practical and will keep you comfortable through a long day of hiking.           
Picking the right pair of shoes is the most important because after a day of walking on a trail, you will be feeling the ache the most in your feet. Depending on the weather, lightweight, low, leather boots will be the most comfortable because of the amount of support. Having support in the soles of your shoes will keep from the rest of your body aching. Boots will help stabilize your ankles, which will help avoid the situation of a twisted ankle.
Wearing boots will keep your feet warm in the winter, dry on muddy terrains, and stable in rocky areas. Whenever a person is hiking, it is important to keep your feet comfortable because that affects how long you can hike and how hard of a trail you can hike. Wearing boots, you will always be prepared for any condition, giving a hiker the most pleasurable experience possible. Overall, boots will be the smartest and safest choice of footwear when going hiking on any trail, mountain, and terrain.

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