Further to my post that I am taking Merrell Moabs on both my upcoming FRC (and now Drakensberg) trips, it is also important to mention insoles.
I use custom footbeds from Sidas. I go to a local boot fitter, called Andar Sports, which has all the necessary equipment to do this properly.
Having custom footbeds, makes for better walking, more comfort and less strain. They may weigh a bit more that the stock soles, included with the boot, but shoe companies specialise in making shoes, not foot beds. After a long day, I really do not want to be slogging to a campsite or home in dead beat feet. Custom footbeds go a long way to prevent this.
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