[pct-l] Foot swelling - how long before it sets in?

[Jack H]

My feet were a surprise to me. They swelled after maybe 100 miles, and
I was forced into new shoes at about mile 200. I had even started with
shoes that were a half size larger! It was a surprise because I don't
remember experiencing any foot swelling after a previous 160 mile
hike. And my feet haven't gone back to their old size...

On 2/20/07, Paul Mitchell <paul at bluebrain.ca> wrote:
> My two buddies are coming down for 110 miles only, and we'll be hiking
> between 10-15 miles a day through section A.  What I can't remember is how
> long it took before our feet started swelling last time.  Should I make sure
> they's guys get larger shoes to accomodate swelling, or does it take a few
> weeks and longer miles before that's an issue?
>
> Seems to me that it was often too-tight shoes that were causing people
> blisters.
>
> Any insights?
>
> Thanks!
> Paul
>
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