[pct-l] Debating about boots...How many?

[Austin Williams]

You could buy these:
http://www.gearzone.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=232-18618&click=5096
If I'm not mistaken, Scott Williamson wears these (at least I think he did
on his 08' record breaking hike).  I met him on the trail and was talking
them up.
They'll last about 500 miles before needing to be replaced.  Super
lightwieght and awesome.  It's basically a trailer runner with full ankle
support.

Then there are these:
http://inov-8.com/Products-Detail.asp?L=26&PG=PG1&P=5050973007
which are basically the same thing but not waterproof.

:)



Austin Williams

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On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:56 AM, Crystal Mcdowall <
crystal_mcdowall at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hey guys!  For those of you that have thru hiked before, I'm still debating
> about footwear and wondering how many pairs of boots I'm likely ruin on
> this
> trail?  I am definitely gonna go with some-type of boots instead of runners
> as I
> am someone clumsy and prone to rolling my ankles.  The one pair of "nice"
> boots
> that I own (Goretex Asolo something-or-others) never fail to leave me with
> horrible blisters.  I've had them for about 3 years and have tried really
> hard
> to break them in, and really have wanted them to work for me...which has
> proven
> to be to no avail, and I usually end up switching them up for my chaco
> sandals
> once my feet get too bad.  I think part of the problem is my feet sweat too
> much
> and the goretex doesn't allow them to breathe...maybe the toe area is too
> small?  I have cheap leather boots that I wear alot also, but they have the
> nylon type sides and aren't waterproof...so in wet climates it's a debate
> between soggy or blistery feet =)...no good either way.
>
>
> Anyways I'm on a tight budget so my dilemma is this:  Should I buy three or
> four
> pairs of cheap like big 5 leather boots to tear up on the trail and have my
> sister mail new ones as the old ones wear out, or would it be more cost
> effective to spend the money on maybe two nicer pairs that will last
> longer?  I
> know this depends on personal preference, but I think my major deciding
> factor
> at this point will be how long I can actually expect them to hold up on the
> trail.  Are vibram soles really that much more dependable than cheapos?
>  Any
> advice or opinions are much appreciated.  Sorry if I stir up a huge debate
> =).
> Thanks everyone!
>
> Crystal
>
>
>
>
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