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CalicoPenn - the Northern Tier High Adventure Base assigns 3 people to each canoe.  There are 2 seats for the 2 people paddling, and the 3rd person kneels between the 2 seats.   

We are looking for shoe recommendations for Northern Tier Ely trip.  The Northern Tier equipment checklist says a pair of boots with full ankle support is required and if you don't have them, you will be required to buy them at their store.  Is this true?  Past troop leaders have told us that boots are uncomfortable in the canoe because you are kneeling in the canoe and the boot will dig into the back of your ankle.  They are recommending good water shoes.  When they went 3 years ago, the boot rule was not enforced.

If you have done this trip in the last couple years, what type of shoe did your troop wear?  Was the boot rule enforced?

Thank you!