Hi, I recently found a video that I recorded a long time ago -- last January! January. Way
back then. Now, I'm going to share with you! You'll notice that I comment about
"Soon, I'm going to travel..." So, that travel did happen. Yep! I went out hiking. It was great! But,
of course, now am I traveling? No... Anyway, I'm going to show you now:
Hi! Soon, I'm traveling again for a hiking trip. I'm looking forward to that.
Many years, so far, I have enjoyed hiking. I really enjoy it -- mountains,
simple hikes -- not overnight. I don't sleep over on the hikes, but from maybe three to six miles,
that's it. Three to six miles, that's it. But I enjoy, and so far I have used sneakers. Sneakers.
And that's been fine...
I wouldn't say i like it, but it's been fine. I have been satisfied. But recently,
many times I've noticed two things, two problems: One is that the ground when it's wet,
it's not good. My sneakers don't protect from the wetness, so that's a problem, and the second:
If the ground is uneven, there might be many rocks or tree roots extending out. When I walk,
sometimes it's fine, but my ankles -- it just feels awkward, it doesn't feel safe.
I want to protect my ankle. So, that.
So online, I did -- searched, I researched. I read about hiking shoes,
different kinds of hiking boots, what kind, how to choose, what the requirements are...
So I researched all of that. I went to store to try them on,
test them out, and finally I bought what? From a brand Merrell -- m-e-r-r-e-l-l.
So I think they're a good starter shoe.
They're not giant boots, and they're not heavy. They're very light.
And they will protect from water! Not if it's persistently in water,
but - you know - if there's a puddle that I step in, it'll be fine.
Or if it's raining, also fine.
So let me show you:
So these shoes are from the Merrell brand, and they're for day hiking.
They're a day hiking shoe. They have a little bit of a boot coming up,
but they're not very large and they're very lightweight, which is nice. They're comfortable.
I think they're good. I bought the shoes, plus two pairs of socks
for keeping warm. That's important.
And the socks are from where... oh: Darn Tough. Again: d-a-r-n t-o-u-g-h.
The name is cute. So anyway, now I feel ready for a real hike! Ready and safe, so feels better.
Do you like to hike? What kinds of hikes? Do you use hiking shoes or sneakers - which?
If you use hiking shoes, do you have advice for me? Please let me know and comment.
Thanks for watching! Enjoy your day, and I'll see you soon. Bye!
Ah, okay, so those boots and that's the sign BOOTS -- either a "B" like this, or
like this with a "C" handshape. BOOTS. BOOTS or BOOTS.
So the boots, I bought and I have used them now!
They're fantastic. The boots and socks are both great. That was last January,
so I flew to Denver in Colorado (or "Colorado", or "Colorado" (a few signs).
So I flew out there, I hiked, it was great. And that was winter, so it was cold.
And the boots and socks were wonderful. Perfect. I was very happy that I bought them.
So far, a few times in local hikes in this area, I've gone out hiking. It's been more warm now,
and the boots are still good! They're not making me sweat.
I was a little bit nervous that they'd be hot, but they're not.
They really they just keep my feet cool and nice. So if you're looking for hiking boots,
I would suggest Merrell. Really, I'm happy that I bought them.
Okay, that's it for today! Simple story, and don't forget to comment with your preferred boots
or if you hike, what kinds of hikes? Comment! And I'll see you soon. Bye!