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Many years ago I used to read Runner's World and they always touted
Brooks shoes for pronators. I jumped, apparently incorrectly, to the
conclusion that all their shoes were designed for pronators. Either my
jump was wrong, or they have more lasts now. <br>
I agree that a good professional can be invaluable, but I also know, from
experience, that many stores do not have a good one on duty all the time
even though some act as if they were. I have had experience with both
types. Therefore, try on several models. My main point is that you need
to take users' recommendations with a little skepticism because what
works for one, does not necessarily work for another. BTW, I have had
good experience with factory reps knowing the characteristics of
different models within their brand.<br>
I also strongly agree with your comment about insoles. <br><br>
Pieces<br><br>
<br>
At 09:55 AM 2/29/08, jeff.singewald@comcast.net wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">Phil,<br>
<br>
All major Shoe companies make shoes for people that pronate, suponate and
are neutral. As I said in my earlier post, it is wise to work with
a shoe professional to determine first, what you need, and second the
appropriate model in different brands.<br>
<br>
I have a neutral fit and the Brooks model that I use is designed for
this. Many of the insoles that thru-hikers rave about are not
neutral insoles and can actually offset the design of the shoe.<br>
<br>
I am glad that you and your wife have both found shoes that work for
you.<br>
<br>
Elevator<br>
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<dd>-------------- Original message -------------- <br>
<dd>From: Phil Baily <pbaily@webuniverse.net> <br>
<dd>All suggestions are good. However, they are just that. They are good
for assessing wear and other things. However, fit is paramount. Whatever
sounds good, try in the store along with your next couple of choices. You
may be surprised how different shoes feel. A good sales person (as below)
can get you quickly to the best choices for shoes or boots. However, not
all sales people are good at that. After buying, wear your choice a lot
before you start. <br><br>
</b>
<dd>BTW, Brooks shoes are great for people who pronate, even a little. My
wife loves them. They feel terrible on me. (I swear by ASICS. She can't
wear them.)<br><br>
<dd>Pieces<br><br>
<br><br>
<dd>At 07:50 AM 2/28/08, jeff.singewald@comcast.net wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">
<dd>I think this is one of those "group think" things.
Here on the list in 2004 and 2005, so many folks were recommending New
Balance and Montrails and I saw many of these on the trail in 2006.
Some enjoyed them and some did not. This is one of the many pieces
of gear that should be well thought out, well ahead of your hike.
The fact that people are still talking about what shoes to wear six weeks
before departure is amazing to me.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>When I was looking for a shoe, the first thing I did was head to the
local high performance running shoe store. The co-owners have each
run more than 50 ultra-marathons (50+ miles in distance). I sought
ought their advise. They immediately took video images of me
walking to determine if I needed built-in correction or a neutral
shoe. They were very aware of the issues of foot swelling. We
tried 5 different shoes and finally came to the Brooks. They
provided me with different lacing techniques as well as the pros and cons
of adding inserts (some shoes are not designed to have inserts).<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>While hiking just south of Snoqualmie Pass, I happened to intersect
the Crest Classic 100 mile Ultra Marathon. Nearly 50 miles of the
race was on the PCT tread. There were 106 runners and I saw a
number of these folks in Brooks. On a side note, if you come across
something like this on the trail, take advantage of it. I hit 6-8
rest stops over the course of 40 miles that day and the organizers opened
their tables to me with open arms!<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>This is one of those "to each his own" decisions, but in my
mind, future thru-hikers should have this on the top of thier list of
gear preparation.<br>
<dd> <br>
<dd> <br>
<dd> <br>
<dd>
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<dd>-------------- Original message --------------
<dd>From: Unnu <pct@cryptogamic.org> <br><br>
<dd>> On Wed, 27 Feb 2008, jeff.singewald@comcast.net wrote:
<dd>>
<dd>> > I used Brooks Trailrunners (still my favorite trail shoe)
and I bought 5
<dd>> > pair in advance of the hike.
<dd>>
<dd>> I love those shoes too! I've always thought it odd that they're
super
<dd>> popular with trail runners (at least here in the Seattle area),
but I've
<dd>> never seen anyone else hiking with them. They work great for me.
<dd>>
<dd>> Unnu
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