[pct-l] feet!

[A.C. Scott]

Every body's. Feet are definitely different. I used to use nothing. But trail runners.  But oddly. Enough find that. Hitec boots work the best for me so to each their. Own

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Dennis Phelan <dennis.phelan at gmail.com> wrote:

>Being a NW hiker, my section hikes have lead me to use a slightly different
>shoe choice than have been suggested.  I totally agree about the size.  one
>half to one full size bigger will stop blisters (at least it did for me - I
>also use a two layer sock).  I use a low cut trail running shoe (I like
>Vasque, but that is my preference after having tried several others)  I do
>use a Goretex waterproof shoe and desert gaiters (low cut gaiters)  I added
>the gaiters because when hiking on dusty trails you get tons of dirt in you
>shoe and socks.  The gaiters stop (minimize) that.  I first tried the
>gaiters with a pair of shoes that were "breathable" and the first night
>when I took my shoes off I broke out laughing; my heels and ankles were
>lily white, but my toes and central part of my foot were black with dirt.
>Breathable shoes breath dirt too.  I switched to a Goretex shoe and now I
>have cleaner feet.  I agree that the Goretex shoes don't breath as well,
>but up here in the NW that has not been a problem and in fact it is a plus
>because many times the foliage is wet enough you would have seriously wet
>feet without them.   For stream crossings I use my camp Crog type shoes.
>
>Dennis
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