In reply to Tom Ripley Mountain Guide:
Thanks for the condescention, but it said in my post the boots aren't fixable. This is not because they do not fit, but because they are inherently uncomfortable and cheap boots. Not that it's important, but this isn't for leisure activities, but yomping at rmas.
Thanks for the suggestions of zo tape, and I am already stocking up on leukotap, which is like zo but it sticks to wet feet.
More after feedback on the bridgedales - how high do they come up? How smelly do they get? For say, 7 days, how many pairs would you take?