[pct-l] Shoe size, type, yet foot expansion while backpacking?

[Scott Diamond]

One more data point, my feet did not change over my PCT hike either.  But I
do think the feet can change due to (1) swelling in heat (2) arches drop
(3) ligaments become lax. See
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/04/shoes-getting-tight-feet-change-size-time/

Overall though I think the claim of expanding feed is overrated.

On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 1:34 PM, <ned at mountaineducation.org> wrote:

> Mango, Shroomer, and everyone else,
>
> I don't understand why hiker's feet expand and lengthen over the course of
> a
> long hike. I'm having a hard time simply accepting this rationale, that
> it's
> going to happen to all hikers.
>
> As you guys may know, I log between 100 and 200 days on-trail every year,
> especially since 2005. I did the PCT and CDT. I typically carry between 65
> and 80 pound packs. I always use a leather boot that is one size bigger
> than
> my running shoe.
>
> Here is the source of my confusion, my feet haven't changed since high
> school!
>
> What is it I am doing that everyone else is not? Why haven't my feet
> changed
> at all over the years? Is it that I haven't bought into the assumption that
> my feet would swell and lengthen? Could it be that my boots have been
> supporting my feet sufficiently, thus preventing this common malady?
>
> Would someone please explain?
>
>
> Ned Tibbits, Director
> Mountain Education, Inc.
> ned at mountaineducation.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pct-L [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Scott
> Williams
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2017 8:43 PM
> To: Tom Weir <tom.weir at the-cabin-on-the-hill.com>
> Cc: Pct-L <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] My first post since 2003
>
> Hey Tom,
>
> The Altras are all about the wide toe box and zero drop heal.  Most folks
> should go with a bigger shoe as Mango suggests just because your feet swell
> and lengthen as you hike, but if you're main issue is the width of the toe
> box, this may be a good shoe for you.  The zero drop heal sometimes takes
> some getting used to, so I'd recommend trying them as early as possible.
> You can always send them back if they don't work.
>
> Give them a shot and see if they fit your feet.
>
> Shroomer
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 11:34 AM, <tom.weir at the-cabin-on-the-hill.com>
> wrote:
>
> > How do the Altras run in width?  I wear New Balance mostly because
> > they come in 4E width.  The Altras only have a maximum D width.  I
> > suspect Altras might work for me because of the toe box design.  I
> > need the 4E because of a wide fore foot, not because of a wide heel.  Any
> thoughts?
> >
> > Tom
> >
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