Yesterday I drove up to Intervale, NH and got my feet measured for custom Limmer boots. I've been on the waiting list for 4 years, and now I'll have boots in 6-8 weeks! Though it will probably be 2-3 months after that before I can hike in them. After the boot fitting dh and I did a hike up a small mountain with nice views. Then we went to REI and spent some dividend money to get our 20% off. I got Crocs shoes with instep and heel straps that should work for stream crossings, and he got winter boots.