[pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes

[marmot marmot]

I sure they are only selling what they have. Going into A16 or REI has to be a quick trip for me or I will overhear some poor person being sold overkill packs,shoes and practically all gear. I have to just avoid listening(so I don't attempt to rescue them) and run out with my purchase. They just don't know any better because they learn from the reps. Wear what is comfortable. There isn't any part of the trail(JMT or PCT) that needs heavy boots. Some people have very unusual specific problems which a REI employee would have no knowledge that I would trust. I would only wear boots if I needed heavy crampons.Often small running store people have more knowledge and understand fit.Marmot

> From: saintgimp at hotmail.com
> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:09:05 -0700
> To: jplynch at crosslink.net; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes
> 
> I don't think most REI employees are purposely trying to sell the wrong stuff, but the outdoor gear industry in general has some strange ideas and traditions about what gear is appropriate in a given situation.
> 
> For example, the conventional wisdom is that the longer your trip, the more rugged your gear has to be and the more gear you need. Most actual long-distance hikers will attest that the exact opposite is true.
> 
> Conventional wisdom says that having shoes too big leads to blisters. Actually, shoes that are too small are the real hazard. I just got my feet measured at REI last month for giggles. The measuring device says I'm a 10.5 medium width. What I actually hike in is 11.5 wide width. The REI employee was most disapproving. :-)
> 
> Don't rely on the average REI employee to give good advice about a highly specialized niche sport.
> 
> Eric
> ________________________________
> From: JPL
> Sent: 6/15/2013 4:52 PM
> To: Tom Weir; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes
> 
> I shop at REI all the time.  I've never found an employee like what you
> describe.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Weir
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 7:50 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes
> 
> The REI employee's job is to sell you a big heavy pair of expensive
> mountaineering boots.  He/she probably also thinks you need a 7000 cubic
> inch backpack and a zero degree sleeping bag.  Has the REI person ever hiked
> the JMT or any other long trail?  Working at REI does not make someone an
> expert on backpacking; it makes them an expert on selling gear.  Every year
> the vast majority on PCT thru-hikers use shoes similar to the Sunset.
> Weight, comfort, and durability are king.
> 
> Good Luck,
> 
> Tom
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of nina zaikina
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 3:23 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Asolo sunset shoes
> 
> Hey guys, does anyone has experience with Asolo Sunset hiking boots?
> I've been wearing them for a year now and they are really comfortable. The
> only drawback I've found so far is a rather thin insole that I'm planning
> to replace for my JMT section hike. Today the REI representative have tried
> to scare me off, telling that this is a poor choice of footwear for JMT
> terrain. Any thoughts?
> My backpack base weight is around 15lb, total weight around 30lb on a first
> day
> Thanks
> Nina
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