For our Aravaipa Canyon trip in December, I wore mid-weight SmartWool socks under NRS 0.5 Neoprene socks inside trail runners with Altra gaiters over top. Despite the very cold water, my feet were warm the entire time and I didn’t experience any blisters or hot spots. I’m glad I took your advice from a previous video of yours. I had never used water socks before. Thank you for this detailed and informational video!
Thanks Kurt! I use a pair of Nike Wildhorse trail runners with neoprene socks when I know I will be in water. I love them, lightweight, dry in minutes, do not hold water, built in gaiter and zero slippage when wet. Although they are a low top and do not have much ankle support but this has not been an issue for me. Been through Paria, Aravaipa, Calf-Creek and many more with these and LOVE them.. Hands down favorite trail shoe I have used... Sadly they have discontinued these and replaced them with inferior cheaper built trail-runners *scoff pegasus/zegama*. Luckily I bought spare before they were gone 🙏 I have moved away from heavier boots and high tops and never looked back, unless I am winter/mud hiking...
@@KurtPapke Definitely, almost all brands revise their "popular" shoes with cheaper more mass produced versions... This almost always leads to an inferior product.
Kurt, I have had this experience. Once on a school camp we got lost. We wandered through a creek for hours. When we got back I got a chill from having been in the water. A chill is horrible: it's like being possessed. People should take these experiences seriously.
What a unique and atmospheric scenery my friend! Great narration 👏👏
Thanks! I love water hikes, takes me back to my childhood and stomping in puddles.
Thanks Kurt. we took our Scout troop on an Aravaipa Canyon trip back in November, it was fantastic!
Hope the scouts had warm feet!
For our Aravaipa Canyon trip in December, I wore mid-weight SmartWool socks under NRS 0.5 Neoprene socks inside trail runners with Altra gaiters over top. Despite the very cold water, my feet were warm the entire time and I didn’t experience any blisters or hot spots. I’m glad I took your advice from a previous video of yours. I had never used water socks before. Thank you for this detailed and informational video!
Perfect!
Thanks Kurt! I use a pair of Nike Wildhorse trail runners with neoprene socks when I know I will be in water. I love them, lightweight, dry in minutes, do not hold water, built in gaiter and zero slippage when wet. Although they are a low top and do not have much ankle support but this has not been an issue for me. Been through Paria, Aravaipa, Calf-Creek and many more with these and LOVE them..
Hands down favorite trail shoe I have used... Sadly they have discontinued these and replaced them with inferior cheaper built trail-runners *scoff pegasus/zegama*. Luckily I bought spare before they were gone 🙏
I have moved away from heavier boots and high tops and never looked back, unless I am winter/mud hiking...
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. The Lone Peaks are not what they used to be either, a lot of hikers are moving to other shoes.
@@KurtPapke Definitely, almost all brands revise their "popular" shoes with cheaper more mass produced versions... This almost always leads to an inferior product.
Kurt, I have had this experience. Once on a school camp we got lost. We wandered through a creek for hours. When we got back I got a chill from having been in the water. A chill is horrible: it's like being possessed. People should take these experiences seriously.
Thank you for sharing your story! Yes, nothing to take lightly.
Yeah, gonna skip these types of hikes for now, lol
@@immnotaboutthatlife2086 I love ‘em!