What type of shoes is good for orienteering?(land navigation)?
This my first time going on my schools JROTC orienteering meet. I am doing a white course (easiest, for beginners). I want light shoes but not weak shoes. But I also don’t want those heavy duty workers boots. I want some reasonable priced shoes. No more than $75 because after like the 3rd or 4th meet They’ll give me the uniform.
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
and if you could post link of a a specific shoes, that would be appreciated.
A white course is usually only involves trails. You do not need special hiking shoes, just wear regular sneakers. You might need hiking shoes in a yellow course or other more difficult course. Also remember to long pants and shirts to prevent bruises and scratches. Bring plenty of hydration products.(water) You will also need a baseplate compass, or maybe a hand held GPS.
Today, I went on a yellow course in PA. I crossed over a creek for a short cut, but I got really soaked. That was worth it, I got second place. NEXT WEEK: green course. GOOD LUCK!!
September 27th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Vasque makes an excellent hiking boot. I prefer to wear Teva sandles if I can get away with it; their grip is as good as any hiking boot, but I doubt they will let you have open toes. You will have trouble finding good boots for much less than twice your price range, sorry
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September 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
A white course is usually only involves trails. You do not need special hiking shoes, just wear regular sneakers. You might need hiking shoes in a yellow course or other more difficult course. Also remember to long pants and shirts to prevent bruises and scratches. Bring plenty of hydration products.(water) You will also need a baseplate compass, or maybe a hand held GPS.
Today, I went on a yellow course in PA. I crossed over a creek for a short cut, but I got really soaked. That was worth it, I got second place. NEXT WEEK: green course. GOOD LUCK!!
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Experience. College orienteering course.
September 27th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Salomon made apair of hiking boots that I wore on a rock climbing/bushwhacking excursion a while back, and they were great. I’d advise using some of their high-topped hiking boots, great for keeping burrs out. Make sure the shoes you get are comfortable, fairly flexible, and have lots of tread.
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