[pct-l] How Many Trail Shoes / When to buy them

[Kathleen Salmon]

Hello all,

I am reading that people tend to wear 4-6 pairs of shoes. Thoughts?

I have also read that feet sometimes swell/expand, sometimes even a 1/2
size larger. Thoughts?

So I am thinking of buying replacement shoes along the trail to ensure
that I have the proper size. But I cringe at the thought of breaking in a
new pair of shoes on trail. Thoughts?

Thank you for your thoughts,
Kathleen