Saw the Rheumatologist today

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That is certainly looking good Dave.
Sore feet after 8 miles hiking in the mountains on sports........ that is quite obvious.   in the mountains you should use mountain shoes, not sports shoes.

But it remains super that your arthritis symptoms stay on zero. congrats.

It was a gamble to go with the shoes, but the trail was not all that rocky.  And with the heavy pack, the light shoes saved me I think.  Mountain shoes/boots are heavy, and 1lb. on your feet is like carrying 5-6 pounds on your back.  I certainly wouldn't use them for all situations, but I lucked out here!