Russell Raynor Robinson is a Collierville, Tennessee-based entrepreneur who leads Titan Manufacturing and Distributing, Inc., as founder and CEO. Also an outdoors enthusiast, Russell Raynor Robinson enjoys skydiving and surfing and is a proficient multi-day wilderness backpacker and ice climber.
One of the critical aspects of an enjoyable extended wilderness trek is to fully break in shoes before embarking. Doing this with new shoes involves wearing them every day for a minimum of two weeks, and pairing them with the same socks that will be worn on the trail.
Over this period, the feet begin to adjust to the contours of the boots and the leather in the boots loosens and takes on the form of the wearer’s feet. Hot spots or blisters may appear on the soles of the feet, so liberal moleskin pads should be applied when out hiking. This trial period allows for the boots to be traded in, should they not conform to the wearer’s feet and grow more comfortable over time.
Waterproof properties are essential in traditional boots, to avoid moldy, squishy, and smelly footwear over an extended trek. Some hikers, on the other hand, select ultra-lightweight trail-running shoes that are not waterproof but have the benefit of airing out and drying quickly.
