[pct-l] Shoes! Shoes! Shoes?

[Michael Pinkus]

Hi,
I just bought the Merrell Moab Ventilators last night (non gore tex version). I have wide feet and need room in the toebox. These fit the bill nicely. I'm wearing them around to do everything to see how they perform. So far, with a 20lb daypack around the city they are fine.......

> Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:46:09 -0500
> From: samgriffin4 at gmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Shoes! Shoes! Shoes?
> 
> 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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