[pct-l] New Balance

[Emily Mathews]

I will be hiking in NB 876, I took a 50 mile Rae Lakes loop hike in them this 
summer and loved them .

 I have super sensitive feet and I've been trying all kinds of combinations.  I 
have settled on the 876 with NB pressure relief insoles (and drymax socks - 
which I love)  Seems like a pretty comfy combo .. I wear them all the time to 
exercise and hike and so far so good. 


My daughter, tried them and didn't like them .. she is thinking Cascadia 5s .. 
anyone have any info on these?

Emily




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From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
To: dan kayser <yoyodadio at msn.com>
Cc: PCT <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 9:43:18 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] New Balance

I am not (yet) a really long distance hiker.
In 2009 I did ~50 miles in NB 1123s and a bit less in 2010 in a second pair 
of them. I also wear them when walking and hiking on local trails through 
out the year, usually without a backpack load. In my experience they stand 
up quite well although my use probably is not equivalent to `1000+ miles on 
the PCT. I am satisfied with their durability and life.

I selected these because they fit my feet -- which very few models and/or 
styles of shoes do. My feet are wide in the toes and ball of foot and a 
narrow heel. The New Balance shoes that fit fairly well use the SL2 last so 
that is the first test. New Balance shoes are about the only ones that come 
in various widths and I currently wear a 4E. For more on lasts, etc. look 
thru the archives.

Tortoise

<> Because truth matters! <>

On 12/22/10 16:49, dan kayser wrote:
>
> If anyone has hiked in the New Balance 876 trail running shoes or other NB 
>trail runners your opinions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan                         
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