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Most back packers have had the experience.

I once bruised my feet and ankles half way up to the knee while trying to do something a bit foolish. I was attempting to hike one of the old historic footpaths here in our eastern hills wearing 18th century gear and carrying a pack basket, to include wearing moccasins. They give no support of any kind to feet and ankles and it took me two weeks to heal up enough to get back on the trail. When I returned I made the concession of wearing good hiking boots without caring if they were historically correct or not.

Even with quality foot wear rough trails can be a disaster.

BTW, hard core packers over here have been known to use duct tape, I think you guys call it gaffer tape, for support of knees and ankles. Everyone should have a roll of tape in the vehicle so that should be kept in the back of the mind. It is also used to cover hot spots and stop blisters from forming.

And if your boots start to fall apart you can tape them back together too!