[pct-l] boots?

[Michael]

Hello all,

In my own quest for a boot for thru-hiking the PCT, I stumbled across the
Men's Phaser Peak Waterproof by Merrell.  I wonder if this is an OK but on
the heavy side boot. I don't mind a little on the heavy side for protection
sake. I wonder how many of this sort of boots I would need.  On my full
grain leather boots when I hiked the AT, I just had my soles changed once
and worked great. But they are heavy and I think too heavy for the PCT.

Thanks

michael

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Michael
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 4:57 AM
To: Pct-L at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] boots

Hello all,

I know that a lot of people suggest a sort of hiking runner and at least
5-6pair for the entire pct.  I like ankle support, not that I have weakened
ankles or anything like that, but just in case.  So I am wondering what are
the kind of boots that are not overkill to hike the pct and have ankle
support.  I have a pair of leather vibram soled hiking boots that I thru
hiked the AT with and I still have them. They are about similar in design to
the Alico Summit Backpacking Hiking Boot.  I wonder about them being heavy
for the PCT.  Can anyone suggest a selection for ankle supported hiking
boots for the PCT?

Thanks!

Michael


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