fatigue and boot weight

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Vermont woodsman

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Is there a direct coralation between the weight of a hiking or work boot, and fatigue in the legs. I could swear that when i wear heavy weight boots i feel it at the end of the day. AM i imagining this or have you experianced it too?
 
Yes VW, there is, but again, it's relative to how much you wear them and how much you hike/walk with them. For those that wear light-weight shoes all day and then get the heavy boots for a hike will notice it more. It's all about conditioning and getting your legs accustomed to the weight and stiffness of those type of boots.

ROCK6
 
I read on one of the ultralight backpacking forums that every extra pound on your feet is the equivalent of an extra five pounds on your back.
 
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