#113 - Troubleshooting Backcountry Footwear with Josh Kirchner

Text the show!There is no “one size fits all” solution for backcountry footwear.  The wall of shoes at your local outdoor store should be proof enough of that, but how in the world are you supposed to choose?  It’s a process, so Josh Kirchner is back on the show to share his journey with backcountry footwear.  In this episode, we dive into a discussion on where to begin finding the right boot or shoe and techniques on how to adjust the fit and feel of your footwear.Josh is the voice behind Dialed In Hunter and several other great publications.  He’s put a lot of miles under his feet in the deserts of Arizona chasing wild critters and has learned a few things about what works and what doesn’t for him when it comes to backcountry footwear.  If you’re struggling to figure out this whole footwear thing for backpacking, this is the episode you’ll want to tune into!Show Notes and linksIntroductionsWhy footwear is SO importantJosh’s journey to finding the right bootTroubleshooting fit issuesUnderstanding boot stylesWhat boot Josh uses todayThe importance of LeukotapeFinding footwear is a processFighting the desire to overdo itFootwear as toolsThoughts on socksAddressing “weak ankles”Trekking poles as an extension of footwearWalking techniques that help with foot problemsThe impact of lacing up a bootChoosing the right sockJosh’s book “Becoming a Backpack Hunter”5 Tips For Choosing A Hunting BootBecoming a Backpack Hunterhttp://dialedinhunter.com/https://www.instagram.com/dialedinhunter/https://www.facebook.com/dialedinhunterhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ItIjVnltPYvPWohOPk0dQ?https://twitter.com/dialedinhunterSupport the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show emory@byland.co