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Ok, Well I am not going to the Kalahari in December, but the result is the same. I live in America's Kalahari the Mojave. Very similar countryside to Namibia. I haven't been everywhere in Namibia, but I spent 15 days there and drove from top to bottom and hunted all over. Boot choice would be relevant. I need a pair of non-goretex boots that I can wear at 120 F, and be at least able to walk. I realize that is saying a lot. Previously in Afghanistan, Iraq and Djibouti (Djbiouti was 120 F), I wore Blackhawk desert boots. But now because of my back I need a higher end kind of boot with more support. What say you folks? Hot weather boots with good support. | ||
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Wear what ever boot is comfortable and add a foot support such as super feet. This is what i do, although it is much better to build foot strength up to where you do not need such support. | |||
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Take a look at the Merrell Moab Mid Ventilator: http://www.merrell.com/US/en-U.../Moab-Mid-Ventilator This is the boot I was planning to use for a February hunt in South Africa. I ended up doing the hunt in May and instead chose the Gore-tex version of this boot. It should be fine for heat, but the support may be deficient because it is only a 'mid' boot. | |||
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Being a Lowa fan, I thought these would be the ticket and tried them, but uncharacteristic of Lowa they were too tight in the toe bed: http://www.lowaboots.com/catal...-mid-tf/3105350411/8 I have three pair of these and wear them in all conditions/weather and find that with Smartwool Light Hikers they work in the heat (Africa) as well as the snow/cold: http://www.lowaboots.com/catal...gtx-mid/3105854185/4 The Spenco PolySorb HD insoles work well to provide support and cushioning while improving the fit in the heel. Although lightweight, both may be "more boot" than preferred by most. | |||
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Everyones feet are different--the last they are made on makes a huge difference. You have to find what fits you. In my case I like Merrills for light boots and Danners for more rugged ones. "The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain TANSTAAFL www.savannagems.com A unique way to own a piece of Africa. DSC Life NRA Life | |||
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It will be 110-120 degrees here in the Mojave in about 2 and half months. While I can appreciate that everyone's feet are different, this isn't one of those questions. I am talking about super hot work, that requires boots. | |||
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Its commonly that hot here in texas--thats when I like merrills "The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain TANSTAAFL www.savannagems.com A unique way to own a piece of Africa. DSC Life NRA Life | |||
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