[pct-l] how fast do feet change

[Freiman, Paul]

In 2005 I had the thrill of a lifetime, starting SOBO from Manning Park.  I was just so excited to be on the trail.  Five days and 100 miles later my foot was killing me.  Why?  I had tied them too tight.  Monty is absolutely correct.  They should be like a slipper.  If you can't slide them on and off of your feet, then you have them tied too tight.  They were okay for 15 miles, but I noticed pushing to 20 mile days caused my foot to swell.  Not that doing 20 milers was bad, but I just had the shoes too tight.  You also need the extra length so your toes don't crash into the end of the shoe.  My problem was that I was trying to save up all of my vacation days so I never noticed this on everyday hikes.
Capt Bivy



Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:06:32 +0000
From: Casey Burnett <reconstructing at hotmail.com>
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hello all.

I've read about the mysterious foot expansion thru hikers experience.   Would anyone like to suggest a time line that this happens over?   In other words.  Should I start the trail with should 1/2 size bigger, or wait until I'm busting out of my current runners?

CAsey
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