[pct-l] womens shoes

[Tortoise]

Just checked New Balance's web site and the 907s are no longer listed. 
Browns New Balance has them on sale. Seems like they are already 
discontinued. If you really want them, buy now.

Tortoise

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Greg Kesselring wrote:
> Not a woman here, but I'm hiking in the 907's and they've been great.  
> They've held up way better than any other trail running shoe I've 
> hiked in.  Seem to be build like a tank.  For me fit is crucial and as 
> you know NB comes in different widths which makes it possible to get 
> the fit I need.   I hope to be hiking in them for years.  (I ought to 
> go out and buy a half dozen pair or so.  Seems that these running shoe 
> companies change their models every couple of years, so in a few years 
> the 907 may no longer be in production).
>
> Dirt does filter down into the shoe thru the mesh.  I think it's worse 
> in the 8 series than the 907's, but even with the 907's you get some 
> dirt inside the shoe.  I suspect the only way to prevent that is with 
> a non-fabric shoe (e.g. leather) or with Goretex or some other 
> waterproof/breathable fabric.
>
> Greg
>
> dusterbuddy at comcast.net wrote:
>> I will be hiking the pct next year and can hardly wait!! 2008!! whoo 
>> hoo! Now that i got that out. I had a few questions about shoes. I've 
>> been lurking for about a year now and know that this is a great 
>> source of information. A few weeks ago there was disscusion of MENs 
>> shoes. what about womens shoes? does anyone know anything about the 
>> New Balance 907? I tried them on and they feel great. lots of toe 
>> room and a sturdy heel. my question is, are these shoes suitable for 
>> the dessert section?
>> I also tried the New Balance 873. They fit well too, but i was 
>> concerned that they may have to much mesh allowing to much dirt/sand 
>> through them. I plan on wearing lightweight gaiters so this may 
>> alleviate the situation? any feedback would be greatly appreciated! :)
>>  
>> Kim
>> 2008, and can't wait!!
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