When I think about getting from here to there, my feet come to mind. I have been having a love affair with this brand of footwear since I first put them on my peds about nine years ago. I have worn them in lieu of wading boots in and around the Owens River, throughout Montana and in the foothills of the Sierras while hiking and looking for arrowheads. I have, through the course of many years, tried many brands of boot. These, for me, are the best!!!
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PT in DPM, on the Owens with Lowas...Fish were caught on a fly and bubble and the kids ate ‘um…
The first boot pictured is the Baffin Pro. The second is the Mega Camp. I had a Team Sergeant in the 10th. Special Forces Group (ABN) who told me that if I took care of my feet, they would take care of me. He was one of only two Americans who had ever graduated from this place, at that time : (ALPINI Mtn. Climbing School)…He was spot on…
PT in the White Mountains near North Conway, NH in the Fall of 1969 wearing Chippewa Mountain Boots…
“Although members of 10th SFG(A) stationed in Bad Toelz, Germany privately purchased mountain boots from local cobblers in the 50s and 60s, the issue Mountain Boot remained relatively unchanged. The infamous “Chips” or Chippewa Mountain Boots were a Special forces staple up until the late 80s. They were also issued to the 10th Mountain Division during their initial stand up. Featuring bright steel speed lace hooks, thick felt insoles that never dried out, and a sole with a tongue and groove to fit the old issue “suicide stick” skis, the design had barely changed from WWII. Wearing them was like walking around with bricks strapped to your feet but no self-respecting member of 10th Group would be caught without them. ” – From Boots, Soldier Systems
PT on Mt. Washington, NH just before he was screamed at by our Group Sgt. Major for wearing a Navy Pea Jacket…
These get me to where I want to go…
PT/TB 
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PLANETTROUT: Fly Fishing, Fly Tying and LIFE
It is great to see that you have chosen a product that has lasted and its durability held strong. With all of the different terrain and activity you do you should check out KORKERS. With our OmniTrax Sole System, you are able to put any type of traction sole in the boot. Check it out on our new website http://WWW.KORKERS.COM
OK, you get to sneak in this time…Only because I have a pair of the older model KORKERS and like them…
PT/TB
Great site, PT. I have to admit, I came across it doing a “whatever happened to” search on Jan-Marie Hon. (She was kind-of the Grace Park of her day.) What a beauty, and you took / take great shots of her.
About the boots – I’ve been a fan of Asolo, both for their construction, fit, and durability, and the fact they’re not made in dictatorial mainland China.
Do you know where your Lowas boots are made? It’d be great if they were made here in the US…. but hopefully at least they’re made where people are free.
Tom,
Thanks!!! I have seen GP recently and she is a very pretty woman.( Oppppssss, Ally is gonna’ FINE me ) FYI, Lowa boots are made in Germany. My best bud, Mark, who is Canadian, swears by Asolo boots… He just hasn’t put Lowas’ on his feet yet…
PT/TB