[pct-l] Foot Expansion

[Rob Flynn]

Personally I've never experienced this foot expansion in my thru-hikes of the AT and the PCT.  I don't think it's a universal experience by any means.  Perhaps it has to do with how active you've been on your feet pre-trail?  Also, I keep my shoes laced tight while I hike, and loose at all other times.  Uphills I might leave them loose, but overall I don't like my feet slipping around while I hike.  I do agree with others that you should hold off on pre-purchasing shoes for later on the trail.  There are plenty of excellent outfitters along the way, and of course you can order stuff online easily enough.

InsGadget
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From: Mark Halverstadt<mailto:markhalverstadt at gmail.com>
Sent: ‎1/‎31/‎2013 1:19 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net<mailto:pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Foot Expansion

Afternoon PCT-L,
I have recently started to research hiking shoe options for my
thru-hike this spring and have come across reports of past hikers
having their feet expand during their hike. I am wondering if any past
thru-hikers could expand on this. Some reports I have read say that
their feet flatten out or they grow up to 1.5 in size! Does age or
gender matter at all (I am a 28 year old Male btw)? What is the rate
of expansion? Should I plan to buy, in advance, a 1 size higher in my
shoes for the latter part of the hike? Please let me know what you
have heard or your experience with this subject. Thanks!
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