[pct-l] Shoes! Shoes! Shoes?

[John Abela]

Hey Sam,

A number of folks here are going to probably recommend INOV8 shoes. The
X-talon 212 are freakishly lightweight and can get the average 500 or so
miles.

A few folks have also gone with the Brooks Cascadia 5 which are just a bit
lighter than the INOV8 212's and might get a bit more (but not much) mileage
out of.

I have heard from a fair amount of people that have the micro spikes. They
will be fine if you can get in with a group of people over the passes and
thus do not have to trail break. However, if you are by yourself or the guy
out front, you'll which you had their KTS Crampons (or others) instead.

John

(note: i have both of the above shoes and love them both. I also have the
kahtoola spikes and crampons - all of which is acceptable gear for the pct)


On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 11:46 PM, Sam Griffin <samgriffin4 at gmail.com> wrote:

> So I've been searching for a pair of shoes to start the trail with. I've
> also been told to begin the PCT with extremely breathable shoes that have
> no
> waterproofing whatsoever and are white. That said, is the color part
> essential? I've been looking at the Merrell Moab Ventilators, but these
> only
> come in a brownish variety. The last thing I want is to roast my feet in
> tiny portable ovens, and I haven't done much desert hiking, being from the
> Southeast  (I've done a 20 day stint in Coyote Gulch near Eascalante, Utah,
> and some romping in Texas when I was younger). That's not to say here in
> North Carolina your feet won't broil in-shoe during the dog days of summer,
> but there is usually dense coverage and the heat is moist and jungle-like,
> not full on desrt sun blasting.
>
> Anyone have recommendations? The Salomon XT Wings trail runners seem comfy
> (and they're on crazy sale at Sierra Trading Post).
>
> Also, anyone tried the Kahtoola micro spikes? You like them?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --Sam
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