[pct-l] hiking boots

[Trailwife at aol.com]

For over 50 years I had hiked in "boots".  Last year when getting ready to 
hike the PCT everyone told me light trail hikers  or running shoes were best 
for hiking the PCT. I went with light hikers and got  along very well with 
them. They were very popular on the trail. Plan on  replacing them every 500 
to 1000 miles.  Find a comfortable pair and use  them. If you like them, 
buy 3 or 4 pair and have them ready to be sent to you as  you need them.
 
The Old RidgeRunner
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 2/12/2010 2:34:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
ryanoxie at mac.com writes:

Now from  what Ive read it seems that the majority of you long  
distance hikers  are trail runner wearing types.. Maybe I havnt  
graduated to them yet  (Ive never been out for more than a couple of  
days) and will see the  light once I get out for some longer mile days  
and longer trips but  Im not "mentally" ready to do a long trip in  
them and I am trying to  find lightweight mid hiking boots for my  
upcoming John Muir Trail  trip this summer. Something with ankle  
support and rugged enough to  make it the distance.  New boots have  
been the biggest  challenge of my gear gathering. Any tips and advice  
would be very  greatly appreciated.