[pct-l] Preparing for a thru hike

[James Vesely]

http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_Footwear.htm#Sizes

 

 

Don't know if this was posted before but the link has lot of info on
shoe selection and some of it is counter to what a lot of us have been
told.   The author Roger Caffin writes articles for Backpacking Light.
He has an interesting take on arch support for starters.   

 

If anyone has read the article I like to know what you think, some of
his ideas seem to make a lot of sense.  

 

Jim

 

 

----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Thomas Jamrog
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 11:38 AM
To: mkwart at gci.net
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Preparing for a thru hike

 

Regarding gait:

Having your gait assessed by a knowledgeable sports podiatrist is the
first thing you should do if you are planning a thru hike.  Blisters,
shin splints, back pain all can be compounded or even  caused by gait
abnormalities. In my case, I had to take longer steps, not smaller,
widen my gait slightly, and aim my heel placement on the inside of the
heel. I did serious damage to my left foot on my AT thru hike, and
corrected my gait and was able to complete my PCT thru hike without a
blister, or any additional 

 

 

http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_Footwear.htm#Sizes