[pct-l] Flat shoes to start?

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good afternoon, Sarah,



I use running shoes about as much as trail shoes, and they work fine for me.

http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=263804



Steel-Eye

Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT -- 1965

 http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye

 http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09




On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 2:17 PM, Sarah B <simrose33 at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> A week ago I bought what I think is going to be my first pair of shoes to
> start the PCT in.  They're running shoes with a ton of mesh breathability,
> but the bottom is very flat and low on tread.  Yogi's guide says this is
> okay and I'll need a new pair with tread at 500 miles anyways - but I'd like
> an affirmation or two if you don't mind.Starting in flat shoes is okay,
> right?
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