Woman hiking all Colorado 14k summits in sandals with 3 inch heels

[p1ng74]

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/erin-ton-colorado-fourteeners-high-heels

I’m particularly impressed she is in sandals.     Mink has created custom heels for her and I guess they hold up to the job!

[Shyheels]

I remember seeing this story a while back. It’s certainly an impressive feat - as indeed climbing all the 14,000 foot peaks would be in any sort of footwear. But I don’t see what is being accomplished here in any broader sense. I don’t see how it’s altering or challenging stereotypes or doing much of anything besides getting her some odd-spot publicity. I like wearing heels, but I just don’t see the desirability of climbing mountains in them.

it would be like me deciding to perform the Swan Lake Ballet in my Scarpa Mountaineering boots. It might be possible, but what would be the point?

[Cali]

I smell an advertising campaign.

Glad to see p1ng74 posting again.

[at9]

I've heard stories of climbing Helvellyn (just over 3000 feet) in stilettos for a dare. Coming down again in heels sounds truly daft. At least this woman in Colorado changed into trail shoes for the descent.

[pebblesf]

1 hour ago, Cali said:

I smell an advertising campaign.

Glad to see p1ng74 posting again.

For sure!  Don