[pct-l] shoes of distiction

[juma]

I can say I've tried 10 different shoes and they all worked fine.  I
used some $40 asics on the PCT last year and they were great - no
blisters from the border to I-15.  Feet vary though.  If you have
Mediterranean foot like me - very high arch, narrow, bony, ugly - you
may have trouble.  the shoes I've had for the last year are french made.
France is the home of people with very high arch, narrow, bony feet and
french fries.  The shoe they produce is the HOKA stinson.  That doggone
shoe is great for me.  the soles are more than an inch thick.  its like
walking on mattresses.  most puddles, you can walk through and never get
wet sock, the soles are so thick.  They are not heavy at all.  I'm about
6' and the shoes bump me up to 6'2" to better intimidate bears and
coyotes.  Yes, they look ridiculous, as does my umbrella hat, but dang,
they are sure are comfortable. 

juma