[pct-l] Big Feet

[Gary Wright]

On Nov 29, 2009, at 1:43 PM, glarsen at aol.com wrote:
> I wonder if anyone has any wisdom about large shoe sizes.  I use Merrell Moab Ventilators in size 14, and Montrail Hardrock 08s in size 15.  Either is ok, but neither is perfect for me, and I do better if I switch back and forth day to day, which of course isn't feasible on a long hike.  I know shoes are almost too individual to give advice on, but any ideas I can get are at least possibilities I can pursue.  Toe box width is a special issue for me.  I'm 6'2", 215 lbs., 58 years old.

Don't neglect your laces when evaluating shoes. There are lots of ways to lace/tie shoes and this can radically effect your comfort. I've had shoes that gave me consistent blisters until I learned to tie the laces differently.

Gary Wright (Radar)