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10-07-2016, 18:22 #11
Re: Kevlar socks for those who like the quietness of hunting barefoot.
Interesting, thanks Gertjie. I'll go look for some articles. The Fish River was booked and just before we paid we found out that my wife was pregnant. It's still on the list, though.
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10-07-2016, 19:13 #12
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10-07-2016, 22:37 #13
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11-07-2016, 16:45 #14
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Re: Kevlar socks for those who like the quietness of hunting barefoot.
when i bowhunt, i walk in socks. and what that has taught me is.. if you get a thorn in your foot, you are walking TOO FAST and not ensuring quiet and deliberate foot placement. something most rifle hunters think they understand but will probably never.
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11-07-2016, 17:18 #15
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18-07-2016, 21:46 #16
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Re: Kevlar socks for those who like the quietness of hunting barefoot.
I must say I am with Gertjie87 on the barefoot issue. I don't go as far as him with the Vibrams, but I wear similar flat (no heel) shoes with a thin rubber sole that you can feel the structure under your feet. A good compromise. Although I have had one Karoo dooring go right through the shoe before. What I do notice is that they walk a lot quieter than boots.
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18-07-2016, 21:58 #17
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18-07-2016, 22:00 #18
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Re: Kevlar socks for those who like the quietness of hunting barefoot.
I haven't been brave enough to try the Vibram 5 finger shoes yet but I also moved from a 7/365 Magnum boot guy to a low cut Hi-tec Figaros with flat Vibram sole. They they very little padding and are like walking barefoot, with extra grip and some sharp object protection. I am quite devastated I eventually broken them even though I had worn the tread flat in places . I still wear them every so often simply because I can't find a decent replacement. I fell in love with Vibram after my first pair of Merrels ( Chameleon 1s) but I haven't found anything as nice worth the price since.
I've had foot ops and even a bone removed from one foot and I swear by the flat Vibram shoes.
Although the added ankle support from boots have saved me a sprain or two. I am unable to walk and chew gum.
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19-07-2016, 07:46 #19
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29-07-2016, 18:55 #20
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Re: Kevlar socks for those who like the quietness of hunting barefoot.
when i bowhunt, i walk in socks. and what that has taught me is.. if you get a thorn in your foot, you are walking TOO FAST and not ensuring quiet and deliberate foot placement. something most rifle hunters think they understand but will probably never
They probably don't try to, don't need to, noise is not the problem.
Try running after an animal in socks, my feet would be stuffed very soon
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