cheap-o clothes/shoes

Is tents and trails still around? That is where I suited up when I went to Nepal. very good deals. It is on Park Place right off of Broadway in the city. Of course, it could be long closed; I haven't hiked much farther than from my couch to the fridge in a long while.

A lot of people swear by the Army/Navy hiking boots. And they're always cheap. There is a shop at 37 W 8th St. in Manhattan. Plus, I have a flyer for 10% off your entire purchase, if you'd like it.

Go to paragon to find a style and size shoe that works and then look for it for less online. Don't skimp on boots or you'll be in too much pain. It's best to lurk in paragon's shoe area for a while to pick which sale person you want to work with. Some know what they are talking about and some are useless and rude.

For gear clothing Lands End is ridiculously cheep compared to every other maker.

Subject: Re: cheap-o clothes/shoes

alafairnadia wrote: hey all. I need to find some hiking shoes or boots that don't cost what anything at paragon would cost. I have kinda wide feet.

Century 21 or
Frankel's, 3rd Ave. & 40th St. (Bklyn)

alafairnadia wrote: also, is there somewhere I can pick up a polar fleece yet?

Syms - plus they are pretty cheap at this time of year.

Ruska B wrote: Is tents and trails still around? That is where I suited up when I went to Nepal. very good deals. It is on Park Place right off of Broadway in the city. Of course, it could be long closed; I haven't hiked much farther than from my couch to the fridge in a long while.

They're still alive and well.

I second the person who wrote that you should not skimp on boots. First for the foot pain, second for the safety: these things are going to keep you upright, stable, and support your ankles as you hike. It's worth spending $100-$200 for boots that fit well.

And don't forget about good socks. To me, they can make all the difference between happy feet, and sweaty miserable feet.