[pct-l] kicks

Tue Nov 25 15:48:28 CST 2008

I am a Chaco zealot . . . can't say enough good things about hiking in them (or wearing them, period).  I do wear socks (Injinji's) with them.  They are awesome for all but deep snow or snowshoeing, but especially wonderful for wet trail conditions.  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: patti kulesz <peprmintpati88 at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Nov 25, 2008 9:59 AM
>To: pct <pct-l at backcountry.net>, Rachael Howard <rachaelmw at gmail.com>, Bob Sartini <r.sartini at rcn.com>
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] kicks
>
>well if u can handle the cold...I know someone who ALWAYS hikes in Chacos. He did the entire JMT in them, including Whitney...he's a nut! lol They're not for everyone though. I had to stop wearing them to backpack b/c of my knees hurting but I was told as long as I wear socks ...haven't tried that yet, but my Chacos are definitely coming with me for those moments when I have to cross creeks too much and don't feel like changing my shoes twenty times in an hour...lol I hike in them all the time though not with alot of weight and not long distances anymore. They're awesome!
>
>patti
>
>--- On Tue, 11/25/08, Bob Sartini <r.sartini at rcn.com> wrote:
>From: Bob Sartini <r.sartini at rcn.com>
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] kicks
>To: peprmintpati88 at yahoo.com, "pct" <pct-l at backcountry.net>, "Rachael Howard" <rachaelmw at gmail.com>
>Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 9:44 AM
>
>Actually I used one pair of Bite Sandals for about 1200 AT miles and 700 FT 
>miles. A buddy used Chacos for 700 FT miles. We always wear socks but the 
>socks dry very quickly once out of the water. In Florida there is lots of 
>wading so being in and out of water but sunny days we found that the socks 
>dried out rapidly. It is also no big deal to take off the socks just to wade 
>a stream. I've only used the Keen Sandals for a few hundred miles so how 
>durable I don't know. One hiker told me she used them until she hit snow. I
>
>was planning on using seal skin socks when it got wet with cold or snow. 
>They are nice and toasty as long as you don't get in water over the tops of
>
>the socks.
>
>The down side of sandals is really just long hot road walks make for unhappy 
>feet. Cold weather without sealskins are also very cold on the toes.
>
>"EVERYTHING is in walking distance,"
>    ......Bamboo Bob
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "patti kulesz" <peprmintpati88 at yahoo.com>
>To: "pct" <pct-l at backcountry.net>; "Rachael Howard"
><rachaelmw at gmail.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:30 PM
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] kicks
>
>
>>I personally wouldn't advise that type of shoe for the trail. You need 
>>something with arch support and something that holds onto ur feet so ur not
>
>>sliding around. I have used the Chacos as well and they are fabulous for 
>>the reasons Bamboo Bob stated and b/c they offer the support u need as 
>>well! They are even more comfortable when worn with socks, of course u 
>>would have to change the socks if u crossed a creek in them. But if
>you're 
>>going to wear shoes, it's a different story. As for one pair...no way
>u'll 
>>make it. Remember that even if u wear a pair of comfy shoes for ten years, 
>>you're not putting on the mileage that u will on this trail in that
>kind of 
>>terrain with weight on ur back in a normal situation...not even in ten 
>>years and this will be in 3-5 months.
>>
>> patti
>>
>> --- On Tue, 11/25/08, Rachael Howard <rachaelmw at gmail.com> wrote:
>> From: Rachael Howard <rachaelmw at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] kicks
>> To: "pct" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 7:47 AM
>>
>> I'm planning to wear my Chaco's for the southern section of the
>trail
>> and then switching to NB's closer to Kennedy Meadows.  I've hiked
>in
>> the former before over distances of 100-200 miles at a time, and they
>> were completely comfortable and provided the necessary support.
>>
>>
>> -rachael
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 25, 2008, at 9:42 AM, Bob Sartini wrote:
>>
>>> 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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