[pct-l] Opinion on shoes

[Robert McAllister]

After 500 miles in Southern California the tread on my Ventilators was about gone. Lots of slipping and sliding those last miles before reaching a new pair in the resupply box. They do last a lot longer as everyday footwear.

The lack of protection against rocks was an issue. During the hike I ended up having to cut inserts out of plastic soda bottles to use as "rock shields." Next time out I'm going with something that offers more protection.


-RPM


On Feb 23, 2016, at 11:46 AM, John Casterline wrote:

> I have had similar success mileage wise and love them. 
> 
> John's American Lung Association site lungcancerhike.org
> 
> John Casterline
> 
>> On Feb 23, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Charles Noe <writenow40 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I just ordered Ventilators from Shoebuy for $80.
>> My last pair lasted 1,300 miles and the pair before that lasted 1,200 miles. Also, a Merrell rep told me Merrell will replace shoes once for free during a PCT or AT (or CDT?) thruhike.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 23, 2016, at 10:44 AM, Robert E. Riess <robert.riess at cox.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Another vote for Merrell Moab Ventilators.  They are very seldom discounted. Use your REI discount.  Amazon.com carries the 2E width.  I have a 3 year old pair and 2 spare pairs.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message----- From: gary_schenk at verizon.net
>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 7:17 AM
>>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Opinion on shoes
>>> 
>>> Maybe they are not trail runners, but my Merrill Moab Ventilators are good for 500+ miles.
>>> 
>>> Gary