Gentlemen, thank you for that information. It will definitely come in handy in my selection.

To answer a couple of questions: I wear Florsheim dress shoes and New Balance canvas type shoes for gym and much outdoor use. Have used leather mocassins from L.L. Bean but not at the moment as they need to be replaced.

As for "losing weight," no, I am 5'10" and weigh 160 lbs, so pounds are not the problem.

Again, thank you all for your responses.

L.W.


"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." (William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830s.)