[pct-l] Debating about boots

[Scott Williams]

Good point Mary.  From when I started training hard, several years ago, mine
have grown from a size 9 1/2 to a solid size 12.

Shroomer

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:26 AM, Mary Kwart <mkwart at gci.net> wrote:

> Hi:
>
> I hiked 1000 miles last summer on the PCT and used two pair of
> boots--Merrell Moab Mid XCR. They did last about 500 miles each--I carried a
> 25 pound pack and weigh about 135 pounds. I liked the goretex for minor
> stream crossings, where they could get wet momentarily and still keep my
> feet dry. I also didn't have to have gaiters because they were over the
> ankle. One important point I haven't seen anyone mention is the fact your
> feet will probably widen by the end of the trail. I bought men's shoes to
> start because they have more room in the toe box. I wore a woman's size 8
> 1/2 and now wear a mens size 9. At the end of the trail last year I ordered
> and wore a men's size 9 1/2. You will start out with smaller feet and may
> end up with larger by the end of the trail.
>
> I also have seen other threads on this topic where people said their feet
> never got bigger. I think the younger you are the more this is true.
>
> --Fireweed
>
>
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