This may be a bit of a weird suggestion but the weight of welly's I would imagine would be a problem but I picked up a pair of cheap "crock" type slip-ons (the type with the strap you can have around the heel or over the front) they are very light and cost £4 also they seem to be moulded so basically 1 piece of plastic/rubber so drying wouldn't be an issue. combine these with a small supply of appropriately sized rubble sacks. This would give fairly waterproof (dependant on the structure of the sacks staying un-punctured) with the benefit of possible glass under the water not cutting your feet. Yes you would look pretty weird 😆. Great video as always.
I did take plastic sandals on my Scottish trip with waterproof socks for this reason... I didn't actually encounter any bogs or streams. But I am using something similar when I go back
Loving this series! Tried to comment on the last one but I think I got blocked for adding a link. Look up Skinner’s footwear - they’re ideal for wading safely. I wear mine all the time for hiking (not just for wading) but I realise that’s not for everyone!
They’re like socks but with a protective sole. I’m a fan of ‘barefoot’ footwear, so I hiked a lot of the Thames Path wearing Skinner’s - but you could just slip them over your waterproof socks as needed, then roll them up to carry. They come in a waterproofish bag.
@@annevasey7146 I have water shoes now, similar idea but with waterproof socks as well. Walking in socks itself is risky on the TP with all that hawthorn
Another gem of a video! If you were promoting hiking then this wouldn't be the best promotion with all the floods. Looking forward to the trip Saturday 🫡
Well it is a realistic hike in March (a few bits I think are like this all year round!) so yes, I think it is not the best time to hike that part of the Thames in Spring. See you tomorrow!
