[pct-l] hiking boots

[Erik The Black]

A good "transition" shoe from boots is the Merrel Moab Ventilator Mid (which
is essentially a boot version of the shoe of the same name). I've hiked many
thousands of miles in the Merrel Moabs (the low-top version) and plan on
hiking in them again this year. 

They are great shoes and they are pretty tough compared to some of the
lighter weight trail runners. I've found they only need to be replaced every
800-1,000 miles (because the sole wears out). They are also available in
wide sizes for those of us who have flattened our feet into flippers from
too much backpacking.

Merrel Moab Ventilators:
http://www.rei.com/product/748510

Merrel Moab Goretex XCR (same but waterproof)
http://www.rei.com/product/788740


Happy trails,
Erik the Black

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-----Original Message-----
From: Trailwife at aol.com [mailto:Trailwife at aol.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:57 PM
To: ryanoxie at mac.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] hiking boots

 
For over 50 years I had hiked in "boots".  Last year when getting ready to 
hike the PCT everyone told me light trail hikers  or running shoes were best

for hiking the PCT. I went with light hikers and got  along very well with 
them. They were very popular on the trail. Plan on  replacing them every 500

to 1000 miles.  Find a comfortable pair and use  them. If you like them, 
buy 3 or 4 pair and have them ready to be sent to you as  you need them.
 
The Old RidgeRunner
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 2/12/2010 2:34:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
ryanoxie at mac.com writes:

Now from  what Ive read it seems that the majority of you long  
distance hikers  are trail runner wearing types.. Maybe I havnt  
graduated to them yet  (Ive never been out for more than a couple of  
days) and will see the  light once I get out for some longer mile days  
and longer trips but  Im not "mentally" ready to do a long trip in  
them and I am trying to  find lightweight mid hiking boots for my  
upcoming John Muir Trail  trip this summer. Something with ankle  
support and rugged enough to  make it the distance.  New boots have  
been the biggest  challenge of my gear gathering. Any tips and advice  
would be very  greatly appreciated.