Reviewed by: bumkneehiker
These boots are by far some of the most comfortable boots (while still providing rigidity and support) that I have ever worn! I put 30 miles on them over a 2 day trek through Harrison Crawford State park in Southern IN. One big flaw... they are not water tight. This would not have been a problem if they leaked way up high by the top laces, but they let water in right at the base of the tongue where it is stitched to the outer shell by the toe. Boots are being sent back as we speak to the warranty dept. for a new pair exchange and we will see if this was merely a "lemon" pair, or it's a poor design. (I believe the later, but I like the company and want these boots to work out)
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Q.}
I have two questions about cramps: How can I avoid or prevent cramps just
above my knees, in my quads? And how can I stretch out cramps in that area?
Submitted by: Jay - Brunswick, GA
A.}
Cramps in thigh muscles (and other leg muscles) are most often caused by
dehydration. You might avoid them by...
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