[pct-l] Light Weight Boots

[The Incredible Bulk]

Two days before my backpack trip, I bought Merrill Chameleon Wrap GTX shoes, based on Soul Sista's recommendation.  My NB 908s were worn, and not advisable to use on the trail.  I need a wide shoe, that offered sole protection from rocks, and wide toe box.  I did not develop any blisters on that trip, or subsequent trips.  The soles of my feet didn't become sore due to rocks on the trail.  I bought one size larger than normal, and my feet did not swim, though I did use thick Smartwool socks.  I highly recommend Merrill for wide feet and when no break-in time is possible.  

Tom
The Incredible Bulk

  
---- Greg Mikol <greg.mikol at ieee.org> wrote: 

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>One boot I rarely see mentioned here that I absolutely love
>is the Merrell 3/4 height boot. Lightweight, durable and
>comfortable right from the box, they seem to wear well, have
>plenty of toe room and come in various widths, as well as a
>shoe if one doesn't care for the boot form. 

Do these Merrell boots have a name?

Also, I want to give a +1 to Girlscout's suggestion of the
Vasque Breeze. It was hard for me to find many boots in a size
14, so I took to asking stores "What boots do you have in a 14"
instead of "Do you have Boot X in a 14". OMC did, and they fit
perfectly, and still do.

I would recommend the Breeze GTX XCR model over the
regular model. My wife has the regular model, and the mesh
tends to let in *a lot* of sand/grit when hiking around the
Cascade volcanoes. The GTX still breathes really well, but does
a much better job of keeping trail dirt (and water) out. I have
about 500 miles on the PCT with these, and nary a blister or
bruised toenail.

--Greg
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