[pct-l] How many pairs of shoes/ boots do you need

[John Casterline]

I too got 1400 miles on my Merril Loab trail runners.


On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 1:10 AM, Eric Lee <saintgimp at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Inspector Gadget wrote:
> >
> My trail runners (Brooks Cascadias) usually last about 1300 miles.  Went
> through two on the PCT last year.
> >
>
> I've observed over the years that many people try to push their shoes
> farther than they really ought to and end up paying a price in physical
> injury because of it.  I'm glad that Inspector Gadget was able to get 1300
> miles out of his shoes but on average that experience isn't typical or
> advisable.  I know shoes are expensive but it's probably a good idea to
> change them out *before* you start to notice the extra punishment your feet
> are taking because your shoes are dead.
>
> Eric
>
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