[pct-l] shoe replacement

[Eric]

I'm using the barest minimum of shoes:

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-TrekSport-Mens.htm

Regards,
Eric
www.primalpct.com

On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 6:47 PM, Toby Maxwell <tmm19 at geneseo.edu> wrote:

> ok.  I'll have to play it by ear (hyopct kinda thing) but given that I've
> pretty much always had the need for arch support, so I'll air on the side
> of
> caution and replace when it seems makes sense logistically as well as
> comfortably.  Thanks very much.
>
> -Toby
>
> On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Ate Tuna <atetuna at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I may think the same thing.  I'm starting to think the best type of shoe
> is
> > one with just enough protection to prevent bruises and cuts.  Support
> isn't
> > necessary.  Support prevents the development of the foot, which can lead
> to
> > planter fascia injury when the shoe support eventually fails.
> >
> > Check out Piper's homemade shoes.  They have no support, yet she's said
> > they're the most comfortable shoes she's worn.
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM, Brandon McGinnity <bmcginnity at gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > I have a different theory on footwear than most people. Basically, that
> > > it's better to have less cushioning and support, so the body can move
> > > naturally.  Barefoot is best, or a soft sole, just something to protect
> > the
> > > sole. In theory. Maybe not for a thru-hike, or maybe we're all just
> > > conditioned to believe that. People have been walking long distances
> for
> > all
> > > of history, before Nike ever came along.
> > >
> > > This is all assuming one has healthy feet, of course. Since I do, I
> > replace
> > > my shoes only when truly necessary, as in, they're shredded.
> > >
> > > On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 7:01 PM, Ate Tuna <atetuna at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> They lose the ability to cushion, or rather, it loses its structure
> > which
> > >> can increase the chance of injury.  It's the EVA midsole.  The damage
> > may
> > >> not be easy to see.  I'd rather replace the shoes early than risk
> having
> > >> bad
> > >> shoes cause a foot injury on a thru hike.
> > >>
> > >> On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Toby Maxwell <tmm19 at geneseo.edu>
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > Hi everyone,
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Just curious what causes people to replace shoes most of the time.
>  Is
> > >> it
> > >> > because they are torn to shreds and barely hold your feet, or is it
> > >> because
> > >> > they have lost their ability to cushion your foot and are sort of
> > >> > 'compressed' and useless?  If it is the latter then when do you
> decide
> > >> to
> > >> > bite the bullet and get a new pair?
> > >> >
> > >> > thanks,
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > -Toby
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > p.s. 26 days and its impossible to study for my classes!!!
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