ES - This is pretty clear...

[Valentyn]

Sorry, I'm responding to every tenth message as I read them...

This makes for a pretty clear definition.  NOW if I were driving five hours to 
the event, I wouldn't have to worry about whether "reasonable attempt" 
means late-15th century English footwear, etc.  Should be enough.

By the way, as far as the children are concerned: The youth rapier rules
specifically require footwear which provides traction.  For some reason,
this was a big sticky point when the committee was formulating the rules.
Don't be surprised if we see tennis shoes for a long time to come with 
the youth -- flat-soled boots are considered dangerous according to the
kids' rules.

Valentyn

>If someone says "I tried, and this is
>the best I can do right now", that will be enough.  If someone says "I don't
>care what it looks like, I fight best in my white fencing jacket and stretch
>pants with my orange Nike soccer cleats.", they won't be allowed to compete
>to be Elfsea's Defender.  Elfsea deserves better.

>Llywelyn, Lord Elfsea
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