[pct-l] how fast do feet change

[Donna Saufley]

Casey,

 

How fast your feet change will depend on your own physiology and the
conditions you hike in.  Some hiker’s feet don’t change at all.  Others
change and swell on day one.  How much you weigh, how much you’re carrying,
and how conditioned your feet are to repetitive walking all come into play.
Heat often makes feet swell, increasing your chances of having this happen.
I believe the experts recommend that you start with larger shoes, but I
think they recommend a full size larger.   Personally, I hike in and swear
by Chacos which can be adjusted for width – I’m not sure what my feet might
do, and I don’t want to take any chances.

 

One thing is certain – if your shoes are not large enough, your feet will
suffer.  We’re at mile 454, and see a whole lot of traumatized and swollen
feet.  

 

L-Rod

 

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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Casey Burnett
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 11:07 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] how fast do feet change

 

hello all.
 
I've read about the mysterious foot expansion thru hikers experience.
Would anyone like to suggest a time line that this happens over?   In other
words.  Should I start the trail with should 1/2 size bigger, or wait until
I'm busting out of my current runners?
 
CAsey
 
caseyonpct.blogspot.com

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