That link doesn't work. I think the correct link is this. Very interesting. Thanks

Thanks, yes that's the right link. If you can get it in England Mike's book is very good and extensive even though its only 71 pages. Its pretty rare thou since I read it in 1981 i've only heard it mentioned once and that was by Aboman in his book.

Pete, thanks for the link. I like the design for those sandals.

I've had 2 significant footwear problems.

Once, during a pre-survival mode of life, I was hiking on a BSA outing. The sole on my boot came loose from the toe to the front of the heel. I was only a mile or two from the car, but the terrain was rough for my tender feet. Fortunately, another Boy Scout was better prepared than I. He had a roll of tape. Not duct tape, but it still made an effective expedient repair. Back at home Shoe Goo made for a durable repair. Now I'm a devoted believer of carrying my own duct tape.

A few years ago I was hunting over an irrigated farm field. Some of my birds dropped about 20-30 feet into the flooded field. I quickly learned that the water was about 3" over the tops of my boots. Next I discovered that my boots sunk deep into the thick, gooey, soil which strongly held my boots down. I had traversed about 10' of the muck and my boots were stuck. Eventually I was able to pull one foot out of the mire, but not the boot. After several more minutes of exertion, I was able to lift the foot while keeping the boot on. Naturally putting my weight on the one foot as I twisted my body to free the foot pushed the second foot deeper into the muck. And of course none of my hunting party was in sight. After about ½ hour I worked my way back to dry land.

In that episode, I learned several lessons: I check carefully for water depth, how deeply I tend to sink into it, and how tenaciously it holds onto my boots. I also leave my shotgun at my shooting position & carry a pole with a hook on it to pick up the birds with less wading into the mire. It also doubles as a walking stick to aid in balancing when the mud holds my boots too strongly. Come to think of it, a pool cleaning net on a long telescoping pole would work even better.

John