[pct-l] hiking through the sierras - do PCT folks switch to hiking boots from running shoes?

[Jim & Jane Moody]

I did, in 2010, which was a higher than normal snow year, plus we left KM around the 1st of June. The microspikes seemed to do better on my boots, and the boots were more rugged and gave more of a feeling of protection, especially on stream crossings. In 2011 (a REALLY high snow year) I wore trail runners nobo from Sonora Pass, and they worked out well, except for that one time when I lost one while being taken downstream against my will by Miller Creek. I found that you can put microspikes on a Croc, but its not recommended. 


If I were starting over, I would go with trail runners the whole way. TR's don't freeze solid at night and require beating and banging to loosen up enough to get on. They're lighter, dry more quickly, and are adequate for stream crossings, if laced tightly enough. All our 2010 group but me wore TR's in the Sierra, and they did fine. 
Good luck, 
Mango 

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For PCT through hikers hiking through the sierras - do folks tend to switch 
to hiking boots from running shoes? 

Thanks 
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