I used to live in NJ but I was only 10 so maybe I was still in DUMBO=elephant mode!!! Thanks. Learned something today. Yeah!

OHHH 'iamjustme'~~that is a good hint I & DD wear size 7's and buy size 6 Uggs DGD wears a 6 and forsure could wear a childs size~~I am going to check that out. My 2 year old GD has had 2 pairs of us wears a pair now on cold days to pre-school so cute~~hers have the button on the side only boots DD could find to get on her fat feet. For you all who bash Cali for wearing them with shorts I just did a Wikipedia check on the history of Uggs~~they were brought over here in the late 70's by the surfers to warm there feet after surfing. Very popular to wear at HS swim meets with swim parkas to wear after each swim event. They are also considered a 'unisex' item. Sad that Hollywood as always takes something from our everyday life and makes it a big fashion statement as well as a joke:( Just an FYI

I'm busy from 3 a.m. until 9 p.m. Even though I'm retired, my whole day is filled with what I laughingly call "make work programs" which contribute to our healthy food sources (sprouting, growing wheatgrass, micro-greens, fermenting, a WindowFarm and an AeroGarden - for off-season indoor gardening), and I spend time researching food and food science on-line and working on lesson plans for classes I teach at different venues (Food Bank, Extension Office, Senior Center, 4-H Clubs, Women's Shelter). I make time each day to knit or crochet and for reading. I participate in two message boards on-line, and that's enough for me. I do bulk food preparation - cook once for many meals - so meals don't take much time to prepare, and our home food storage takes some time each day to make sure I track rotation, use, and inventory. I like to try three new recipes each week and like to try new foods and ingredients. The great outdoors takes a big chunk of time during garden season. At least an hour of exercise 5 mornings a week from 4-5 a.m. - in our basement and/or outdoors. I've finally cut back on my volunteering so I can spend more time at home doing things I enjoy. jemdandy - My last PC was a reconditioned business model and I got it inexpensively through hubby works. NO GAMES!!!! If I want to play solitaire I have to find a deck of cards now..... No more time-sucking "free cell" (LOL), but I did love it so.....

Eld, you make a good point. They do work well for me but i guess i was wanting something more colorful and current. When I started wearing them, color wasn't the thing... also, I just don't hike in the same way anymore. Bumble, I am glad you mentioned trail runners.. I was wondering if I could make them work. I do like the ankle support of a boot but not sure I really need it. Love the idea of feeling like there's nothing on my feet. The Timberlands are comfortable but they are not light. Sue and Oco.. love the colors! Thank you all for your recommendations. I am not going to be going in-store to try them on but i have plenty of shopping resources that will let me try them in home. I am a big fan of REI but I have never returned anything there.