[pct-l] New Balance

[Gerry Zamora]

Seems like NB is the shoe of choice im just wondering besides the weight
what's wrong with a good hiking boot seems like a boot would provide more
support over such a long hike?  Im trying to figure out what to get my
self.  I currently use Nike Walking shoe and its light weight and
comfortable but I don't think they would make it on a thru hike.
Thanks,
Gerry
On Dec 23, 2010 10:04 AM, "Emily Mathews" <emmat at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I will be hiking in NB 876, I took a 50 mile Rae Lakes loop hike in them
this
> summer and loved them .
>
> I have super sensitive feet and I've been trying all kinds of
combinations. I
> have settled on the 876 with NB pressure relief insoles (and drymax socks
-
> which I love) Seems like a pretty comfy combo .. I wear them all the time
to
> exercise and hike and so far so good.
>
>
> My daughter, tried them and didn't like them .. she is thinking Cascadia
5s ..
> anyone have any info on these?
>
> Emily
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
> To: dan kayser <yoyodadio at msn.com>
> Cc: PCT <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 9:43:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] New Balance
>
> I am not (yet) a really long distance hiker.
> In 2009 I did ~50 miles in NB 1123s and a bit less in 2010 in a second
pair
> of them. I also wear them when walking and hiking on local trails through
> out the year, usually without a backpack load. In my experience they stand

> up quite well although my use probably is not equivalent to `1000+ miles
on
> the PCT. I am satisfied with their durability and life.
>
> I selected these because they fit my feet -- which very few models and/or
> styles of shoes do. My feet are wide in the toes and ball of foot and a
> narrow heel. The New Balance shoes that fit fairly well use the SL2 last
so
> that is the first test. New Balance shoes are about the only ones that
come
> in various widths and I currently wear a 4E. For more on lasts, etc. look
> thru the archives.
>
> Tortoise
>
> <> Because truth matters! <>
>
> On 12/22/10 16:49, dan kayser wrote:
>>
>> If anyone has hiked in the New Balance 876 trail running shoes or other
NB
>>trail runners your opinions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dan
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