[pct-l] Shoes/boots

[Jeffrey Olson]

Many moons ago I was casting about for comfortable hiking shoes because 
my leather boots had become too narrow as I began to hike more.  I 
stumbled on NB 800 series, tried a couple different sizes, and settled 
on a 14EEEE.  EArly on my forefoot swam a bit as I wore them in my 
workaday life, but after just a couple days on the trail, they fit 
perfectly with thick wool socks.  Now they fit perfectly with liner 
socks.  I've not had a blister in years - I think it was 1994 on a 
section hike when I tried sandals and got a little stone between my sole 
and sandal and didn't shake it out for 100 yards or so.

Jeff, just Jeff... 

Kent Spring wrote:
> I hope that this doesn't become a war - but I wonder
> if people could submit a short comment on their
> favorite shoes or boots.  I found Paul's comment on
> the Montrail Hardrocks to be helpful.  Have other's
> had especially good or bad reactions to particular
> brands or models of shoes or boots for long distance
> hiking?
>
> thanks, Kent
>
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