[pct-l] Boot Wear Patterns

[ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com]

I have always worn the heaviest leather boots I could find. On the PCT I 
wore two pair and my feet never changed sizes. On the CDT I wore two pair 
and my feet never grew a bit. I still wear those boots to this day. Great 
investment even through the pains of break-in!

Mtnned
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Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 5:09 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Boot Wear Patterns


>
> Shoe hiking is on the rise, and many extol the virtues thereof over boots. 
> It seems tempting, but there are two disadvantages often given (amongst 
> the lavish praise):
>
> 1) Feet growing as much as three sizes (apparently you should plan on at 
> least one full size).
> 2) Needing to buy new shoes every 800 miles or so (3-4 times on a PCT 
> through-hike).
>
> Do boots share these disadvantages as well?  If you wore boots on a 
> through hike please share! How much did your feet swell on a through-hike? 
> Did you have to get new shoes because of it?  How many pairs of boots did 
> you need to get through?  Why did you get new ones (worn out, swollen 
> feet, better breath-ability, more waterproof)?
>
> -Joseph A. Cottam
> Preparing for the PCT in 2010
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