[pct-l] kicks

[Bob Sartini]

I live in Boston , the NB factory is two miles from my home. Many people 
consider Boston part of the USA.

I hike in sandals. A few years in Bite Sandals but they don't make them 
anymore. More recently Keen.

In the distant past I swore by Scarpa boots. Heavy.

My argument for sandals is that they dry quickly after rain or stream 
crossings. Boots never dry. NB's only dry eventually.

If you carry a heavy pack (for reasons I don't understand) you might not get 
enough support from sandals. I weigh 250 and carry 30-35 lbs max fully 
loaded out of town and I love my sandals and will be unlikely to switch 
although I think NB's are very nice. For me the dry - wet  thing carries the 
day. Because for me wet boots means blisters.

"EVERYTHING is in walking distance,"
    ......Bamboo Bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d hans" <dhonah775 at yahoo.com>
To: "pct" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:10 AM
Subject: [pct-l] kicks


> Ok, I'm sure this is going to release a deluge, but I think I'm ready...
>
> What is everyone's opinion on kicks?  I usually just buy mine at Sierra 
> Trading Post on super mega awesome clearance sale,
> but I'm not in Reno anymore... So I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with
> the selection... Favorite brands? Loathed brands? I realize shoes fit
> everyone different, so I'm mostly interested in people's opinions about
> the QUALITY (and socio-eco-responsibility) of brands. I'm looking
> mostly at New Balance cuz i heard they're made in America, but I think I 
> may have been misled on that tidbit...
>
> Also, how many pairs do people usually go thu on the trail? Any chance 
> I'll make it in one?
>
> So, ok, hit me...
>
>
>
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