This is what happens . . .

[drm]

. . . when you leave in a rush in the semi-dark of the morning.

Some of us are just not made for early starts.

[retired jerry]

You can now do a good comparison to which one is best

[BurnsideBob]

You can now do a good comparison to which one is best

But only if blind-folded. You know, a double blind study

[Chip Down]

You can now do a good comparison to which one is best

But only if blind-folded. You know, a double blind study

For it to be a double blind study, the footwear should be installed by a blindfolded researcher.

[retired jerry]

it wouldn't be a good idea for Dean to be blindfolded

[Webfoot]

Y'all are being silly. No literal blindfolds are needed. Just put one of those dog cone collars on each ankle so the subject cannot see his feet.

[drm]

Actually the dark room that caused the original problem is like being blindfolded, especially when in a rush. Note that I don't usually put the boots on at home. They get tossed in the car to put on at the trailhead.

[SarahDeeCee]

How long did you go before noticing?

[drm]

When I got to the trailhead and took them out of the car to put on, I noticed immediately. I only saw a few other hikers that day, but wonder if they noticed.

[Chip Down]

Y'all are being silly. No literal blindfolds are needed. Just put one of those dog cone collars on each ankle so the subject cannot see his feet.

Yes, we are being silly.
But anyway, wouldn't you need to obscure just one foot?


Waiting for Mr Nelsen to come along and post Wait...leave for a hike before sunrise? But...why?