9. "RE: Our latest art acquisition"
In response to message #8
J. Micheal Fay, who walked across Africa with sandals and duct tape, might disagree. I can clearly remember those articles-and he was eschewing boots and socks completely during his 1500 mile 15 month long trek across the heart of darkest Africa. Unless you're in arctic conditions, you can probably make do with sandals and tough feet.