[pct-l] New Balance

[Paul Robison]

one pound on your feet equals 6 pounds on your back for weight ... so saving 
weight on shoes is more important than anywhere else.

that said ... a lot of the PCT doesn't really require a good boot,   it's a 
horse trail so it's graded and you're not really rock climbing or bushwhacking 
over dense brush or sharp rocks.   hiking boots are nice, but in this function,  
you don't need the extra protection.
imho,
~Paul




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From: Gerry Zamora <gerry0625 at gmail.com>
To: Emily Mathews <emmat at yahoo.com>
Cc: PCT <pct-l at backcountry.net>; Tortoise73 at charter.net
Sent: Thu, December 23, 2010 1:50:22 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] New Balance

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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