Good job Kelly! You should be proud of yourself. Yes, I would say that was a successful hike in your moccasins. The best part is that you gave it another try, just three days later. You will toughen up your foot muscles and ligaments in no time. You have a great attitude and a wonderful smile. Thank you for taking us on your hike in one of the most beautiful and scenic places in our country. Take care and watch out for those ledges! Steve.

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hey Steve! Haha, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

What timing: I’m watching this after taking a long hike in the Adirondack mountains of NY. I decided to forego my heavy hiking boots and instead wore my very lightweight pull-on sneakers - what a difference! Although my feet are tired (let’s face it, a 10+ mile hike is not an everyday occurrence), my ankles don’t ache and my feet aren’t sore. I love to see you being kind to yourself and giving your body what it needs!

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hey Becky! Yeah, amazing that we don't need what we've been sold for so long, right? You might check out this book - amzn.to/3R2wBX9 I've just discovered Katy Bowman, and she's amazing!

What a beautiful trail, Kelly and it was all yours 😍 thank you so much for sharing it ❤

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hey Marion! Well.. I did cut out the part where an ENTIRE girls camp was hiking in front of me, singing camp songs, lol! But, I was happy the lakes were pretty quiet. Thanks for watching!

Beautiful area! So sorry about your feet. The shoes you made are awesome though! I'm always impressed with your ingenuity. 😊

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Lisa!

I'm noticing as you're sitting on the rock dabbling your feet in the water that your cell phone almost looks like it too will soon be dabbling in the water. You might want to invest in a clip case that fits your phone. Now I'm hands, and pocket free of my cell because it's always handy clipped to my waist. And I took can't wear hiking boots because they irritate my ankles, so I just wear a good,firm but soft heel walking shoe on my short hikes. BTW, I love where you're at! Thanks for bringing us along.

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

HI Joann! YES - I didn't realize that until I watched the video back... I'll be storing my phone somewhere different next time, ha!

I love a nice moccasin when I arrive at camp after a long hike. I too, find heavy over the ankle style hiking boots to be restrictive but have found that a good pair of trail running shoes is a good happy medium. Building muscles in your feet is good but a rocky trail is t the best place to do so. While rock bruises may not cause permanent damage, you are triggering inflammation in order to heal. That inflammatory process happening in close proximity to the ankle can further complicate that ankle issue. Find something that is a happy medium. Your filming was terrific and what a beautiful place!

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hm... yeah, good tip about the inflammation, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the scenery!

I wonder if elevating your feet at rest stops might take some of the edge off. I like the way you assess things when you try them out!

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Ooh, that's not a bad idea. Thanks!

Maybe build up slowly! Beautiful hike!😊

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hey Douglas! Yes, totally... :)

It’s two months after you posted this so you may not see this comment. I have switched to Altra trail runners and wear them all the time now. I get what you are trying to accomplish! It took me time but gradually my feet and ankle strength have improved. I can no longer wear rigid “supportive” shoes as they cause pain within an hour or so. As I approach 60 I feel confident in my choice to strengthen my feet rather than just keep adding various supports through shoes and/or orthotics. My feet are better than they have ever been. Keep looking for your own solutions. My only suggestion is that you work more gradually 😊

I tried barefooting for about six months and discovered that it wasn't for me. I often couldn't walk without pain, especially after completing 4 or 5 miles in a day. It also made me develop a new intense pain in an old metatarsal fracture site. I have had foot pain and overpronation that makes me trip and fall since toddlerhood. I wore corrective shoes from age 4-10, which made a huge difference. Anyway, I am back in Moab Merrells and Birks and plan to wear them until I die. I know all the arguments for barefooting, but Merrells and Birks prevent most of my foot pain and 95% of my falls. I broke my wrist from a fall three weeks ago--yah, it's like that. My feet are insanely small, 36 Eu. If barefooting works for you, that's wonderful. That's a beautiful area to hike.

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hey Suzy! Oh wow - it's awesome you gave it a try though! Sorry about your wrist - I've had major wrist problems for the last 3 years, no fun at all. You might check out this book: amzn.to/3R2wBX9. I just discovered Katy Bowman, and she's awesome. She also says barefooting isn't for everyone, but gives some great strengthening exercises and some tips on how to start correcting problems. Thanks for watching!

You be careful out there, Kelly! You must be in ID? Thanks for the lovely video

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hi Janell! Yes, this was Idaho. Glad you enjoyed!

I'm so glad that the moccasins worked out for you!!👍👍 Now I'd like to try those shoes that wear like gloves. Have you tried those in the past?

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I just started wearing them a couple months ago. I'm loving them, and I think I'll probaby only wear moccasins for the rest of my life. I just made some dress up ones for when I have to look professional.

I guess vanlife has to Include Hiking or one would go stir crazy 😎

@minivancampergal1554

10 ай бұрын

Haha, yes, definitely!

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@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Yes you did succeed you walked nearly 10mi in those things..but what makes you think it's good idea to walk on rough terrain 😆

@minivancampergal1554

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Haha, yeah, that's what my feet were asking!

Try Wrestling or boxing Shoes they have ankle support

@minivancampergal1554

10 ай бұрын

I'm trying to build up my ankles, so, support hasn't been helpful. I've been in a brace for quite awhile. But, thanks for the idea!

I am so confused lol. What were you trying to prove again? Modern shoes are much better technology than thin moccasins. Can you ace bandage your ankle maybe? Love the video and your channel.

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hey Billy! Well, more and more science is coming out that much of our foot problems are actually due to footwear. When I wear the moccasins my problems go away. We have 33 joints in our feet that are largely casted for our entire lives in shoes, and haven't actually ever functioned. Our feet have evolved as these awesome machines to propel us throughout the world, and our "technology," has resulted in feet being the most operated on body part. Check out this book for some cool science! amzn.to/3R2wBX9

Interesting question! I am really enjoying this again, as usual. Am still watching, not done yet, when I type this. When I did geological fieldwork, decades ago, I discovered that the sturdy heavy mountain-climbing shoes that I had been taught to wear actually put too much strain on my knees and didn't make use of my very strong ankles. I discovered that simple cloth sneakers worked better for me and also made climbing easier because they "empowered" my toes too. Your video also reminded me of a film that I watched recently, featuring a moccasin manufacturer! I'll add the link later, because I think that you may enjoy that movie. Laturrrr Here's the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/epesk7OdgbfIqbA.html Anthony Hopkins is in it, btw.

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hey Angela! Thanks for the link, the movie looks interesting! Yeah, I'm rethinking everything about hiking now - like how I can lighten my load more so I can continue to hike in the moccasins. Thanks for watching!

Get a foot massage once a month...it is so helpful. I hope you are carrying bear spray

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda!

Rugged terrain. I walk in softer areas. Moccasins are the only footwear I have.

@minivancampergal1554

11 ай бұрын

Hi Princess! Oh, it's cool to know another moccasin wearer! I just made some "dress-up" moccasins for when I have to look less feral, ha. Yeah, it was too rugged!

@claudiawidmann5459

10 ай бұрын

Good Job! I am wearing barefoot shoes from Saguaro usually during summer and go hiking with them in soft terrain. There are barefoot shoes for hiking I found out that have a slightly thicker sole. I will try them some day. I can not walk with them in cities with the hard asphalt ground. But it is so great to feel the ground that I put them on whenever it is possible!