[pct-l] socks

[Brian McLaughlin]

I know that a lot of hikers do buy their shoes/boots
in sizes larger than they normally wear off trail. But
this bit of trail wisdom, like so many others, varies
a lot from one hiker to the next.

My feet are small, high-arched and very bony. They
just don't swell up much, no matter what the
circumstances, as there just isn't much tissue in
them to do the swelling. For me, buying too-large
boots would be an invitation to blisters as my feet
shifted around in them at every step, causing friction.

So, as with most advice, your mileage may vary.
Since your feet are critical pieces in any long hike,
get to know them intimately before you hit the trail.

Happy hiking!


----- Original Message -----
From: <sue.kettles at comcast.net>
To: "Andrew" <steeldriver at peoplepc.com>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] socks


> I've never had a blister since I started wearing WrightSock double layer
coolmesh.  Lightweight, dries fast.  I also believe in buying shoes at least
one size to a size and a half larger.
>
> Sue
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Andrew <steeldriver at peoplepc.com>
>
> > Hey all, Gonna hike the Oregon and Washington sections soon and need
some input.
> > Can anyone recommend a good brand of hiking sock. I would like somthing
I can
> > wash along the way (hopefully no fish go belly up when I wash them)that
will dry
> > quickly.
> > Thanks
> >
> > Andrew
> >
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