Hamilton spent a long time looking for the perfect boot for the task. In the end, he settled on . “Even light hiking boots are too heavy for an attempt like this,” says Hamilton. “I planned on wearing a pair of light running shoes for part of the time, but it was too wet and rainy, so I wore these ultralight waterproof boots. My buddy Kyle told me about them. He had heard about the new
product technology and thought the enhanced breathability through both the top and bottom would help keep my feet dry and comfortable… even in warm weather.”
