I will be sticking to the trails, but should I be wary and treat my clothes with permetherin?
First time going to the national parks, so I'm not familiar with the state of the trails. Will I be brushing up against plants/vegetation?
I have flat feet (low arch height, according to Fleet Feet scan). Is it normal/good to feel the "arch" of the shoe pressing against my foot arch?
I tried on some hiking boots, the Merrell Moab 3's (I'm looking to buy my first pair), and I could feel the arch of it pressing into the arch of my foot - not digging in painfully - but I was definitely aware of it.
Is this good/better for flat feet, as the bump in the arch would provide more support for the arch? Or is it bad to feel this, as it will result in foot pain? (specifically hiking boots, if anyone can speak on that).