[pct-l] Big Feet

[Nitnoid1]

Having big feet is better than having a Big Foot. 

Ok. I know  But thing is, Switchback is rubbing off on me. 

The Incredible Bulk

On Nov 29, 2009, at 10:53 AM, J J at Ridge Trail <jj at ridgetrailhiker.com> wrote:

Wow. Have you come to the right place! Lots of big feet here. I'm graduating from 14EEEE to 15EEEE. New Balance 909s. They have mixed reviews on one of the retailers' sites:
http://www.nbwebexpress.com/newbalanceMT909OR.htm#pgtop

Jim Keener ( J J )
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On Nov 29, 2009, at 10:43 AM, glarsen at aol.com wrote:




Hi to all--

I follow the PCT-L, but I've never written before.  

I wonder if anyone has any wisdom about large shoe sizes.  I use Merrell Moab Ventilators in size 14, and Montrail Hardrock 08s in size 15.  Either is ok, but neither is perfect for me, and I do better if I switch back and forth day to day, which of course isn't feasible on a long hike.  I know shoes are almost too individual to give advice on, but any ideas I can get are at least possibilities I can pursue.  Toe box width is a special issue for me.  I'm 6'2", 215 lbs., 58 years old.

I plan to hike the JMT in summer 2009, which of course is not the PCT, but which is long enough for problems to surface and become unpleasant.  I plan a 5-day Grand Canyon hike in spring, which would be a good shakedown for any new ideas.  

Thanks for any thoughts anyone may have, and thanks for keeping me inspired about long distance hiking.

Gary





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