[pct-l] kicks

[RJ Lewis]

I still wear my Merrill 3/4 height Radius boots, lightweight and 
supportive for my weird feet, in a men's 9 wide, they are comfy and even 
with all the miles I've hiked in prep for hiking the PCT and other hikes 
I've done, I've never had a blister from them. Luck? Could be- but they 
are the most comfy boots I've ever owned. NB shoes don't cut it for me- 
they just don't have enough support for my feet and back problems. Don't 
get me wrong- I just cannot wear NB shoes, period, even for casual wear. 
They just don't fit me right. Bah.

I liked my Vasque boots too for serious mountain conditions but these 
Merrill's are much lighter and I enjoy hiking in them. They fit me like 
I was made to wear them- I guess that's what it's all about, eh? Since I 
don't have problems with feet swelling badly, I just got a bit wider 
boot for my toes to move around a bit and they seem to be happy. I've 
been wearing a pair for everyday wear for a year now, and I'm quite 
happy with them.  My definition of everyday wear- daily from the time I 
get up until I go to bed- hiking, walking, whatever I'm doing. I wanted 
to be sure I was happy with this particular boot before I took them on 
the PCT. 3/4 height seems to work for me.

I do believe in the end that everyone is an individual and it's a HYOH 
scenario when it comes to footwear, as much as it is what you take 
along- packs, gear, anything.

Soul Sista



Scott Herriott wrote:
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> I've used both Vasque Velocities (basically love them...though last year's model, imho, not as good as previous year) and Vasque Blurs.  The Blurs are easily the best hiking shoes I've ever worn.  Got them 2 and a half sizes bigger than my normal sizing.  Wore them for about 500 miles of the 1,500 I did this year and never came close to getting a blister.  I'm not sure if I or the shoes looked blurrier wearing them.  I'll check with friends.
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