[pct-l] boots

[Shawn Hudson]

I'm currently deciding between shoes or boots, myself. On the AT, really
fell in love with the Keen Voyageur Mids ... I used a variety of
trailrunners before - New Balance, Montrail Hardrocks. Since I am prone to
rolling my ankle and really need a wide toe-box (pinky toe always manages
to tear through the side of running shoes after 200 or so miles), they were
the perfect answer. I'm getting a similar pair for the PCT in 2012 -
probably the Targhee IIs or Siskiyous, since those are
waterproof/resistant, and I'm not keen on having wet feet in the snow.

I've seen plenty of reviews for the Keens where people adamantly dislike
them, though, so really ... it's best to go to your hiking store and try
shoes on. See if you like the lightweight vs. the boot. Imagine yourself
wearing them in various environments, if you can't afford to buy and test
them. And don't buy a stockpile if you don't have experience with a shoe.
You'll have opportunities to get replacements out there, either ordering
them online to ship ahead or from outdoor stores off the Trail. You won't
know until you wear something for 100 miles whether or not it's right for
you.

- Shawn (formerly VooDoo on the AT, but I think I'll wait for a new name in
2012).


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> Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:33:39 +0000
> From: "patrick white " <patsy805 at hotmail.com>
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> Any favorite brand/style shoes out there?
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